Recently I saw a teenage girl for a follow-up from the emergency room. She had been lifting a heavy back pack at school when she heard and felt a pop in her shoulder. Although in a lot of pain she thought it would get better after taking Advil. That night, however, her mom had […]
Read More →After seeing a two-year-old for an ear infection the child’s mom questioned, “I hear there is another vaccine for infants this year. Enough already!” This seemed to be a good teaching moment to clear up some misconceptions about vaccines. Yes, in July of this year the FDA approved Beyfortus for the prevention of RSV, […]
Read More →Many parents view the high school sports physical as an inconvenience. One more thing to do in their busy schedule. If it is done thoroughly and properly the physical is not merely a rubber stamp allowing their child to play sports. It can be an assurance that their child IS health and safe to […]
Read More →I was on call recently and had a couple of late night phone calls about fever. In both instances the parents were concerned that their child was shivering noticeably and seemed pale. After explaining fever and shivering it seemed like a good topic to discuss here. When one gets a viral or bacterial […]
Read More →I was doing a well-check on a six year-old boy, and he couldn’t be any healthier. His growth and development was excellent and his blood pressure and vital signs were normal. As we were finishing the exam, my nurse handed me the results of his urinalysis. It was normal except for a “large amount […]
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