Lichen Striatus
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / May 1, 2024
Mrs. X brought her 5-year-old son to the office with a rash. The nurse ushered them into a room and...
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Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / April 1, 2024
April 2024 My last search in the medical literature found four articles that should be of interest for informed...
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Scarlet Fever
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / March 1, 2024
Mom brought five-year-old Braden to the office for a sick visit. He had a fever that started two days ago...
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Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / February 1, 2024
February 2024 Although I have retired from my clinical practice I will continue to author informative articles for THE...
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“I Can’t Breathe”…..HYPERVENTILATION SYNDROME
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / January 1, 2024
Recently I saw a teenage girl for a follow-up from the emergency room. She had been lifting a heavy back...
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Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / December 1, 2023
December 2023 Once again the journal PEDIATRICS has several informative articles that will make you a more aware parent....
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What, ANOTHER VACCINE???? Beyfortus and RSV
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / November 1, 2023
After seeing a two-year-old for an ear infection the child’s mom questioned, “I hear there is another vaccine for infants...
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Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / October 1, 2023
October 2023 It appears, as parents, we have done it again! Please refer to the article Toxic Tetrahydrocannabinol...
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Why the high school sports physical?
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. / September 11, 2023
Many parents view the high school sports physical as an inconvenience. One more thing to do in their busy...
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By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. / August 1, 2023
August 2023 There is certainly a great deal of talk these days about vaccinations. Some is founded on facts, while...
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February 1, 2023
Whats up, doc?
February 2023 CHRONIC EXERCISE FOR CORE SYMPTOMS AND EXECUTIVE FUNCION IN ADHD: A META-ANALYSIS by Huan Huang, B.D.. et al. Has answered a much debated question in the management of patients with ADHD. Parents are justifiably always pursuing a management modality outside of medication to help control the Adolescent, Discipline, Education, Elementary, Fitness, Sports
January 1, 2023
Optic Neuritis
Recently I had a follow-up visit with a 19-year-old male who had just seen an Ophthalmologist for his annual exam. He had been having pain when moving his eyes from side-to-side. After a thorough eye exam he was told it was probably related to sinus or allergy issues and Allergies, Chest & Lungs, Ear, Nose & Throat, Eyes
December 1, 2022
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
My last column “Inform – Don’t Terrify” November 2022, instructed parents to inform their children and, at the same time, to instill hope for their future. How is this to be done in addition to parental education? The schools have an obligation to teach history. As a society the Education, Family Life
November 1, 2022
Inform – Don’t Terrify
I am deviating from my usual column “What’s Up, Doc” because I am seeing a very disturbing, unintended trend in parent behavior. You, as a parent, work hard to stay informed in order to educate your children. You want to be sure they are aware of facts that are Developmental, Education, Family Life
