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By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ April 1, 2025
April 2025 RISKS OF WATER BEAD INGESTION in Pediatrics, vol 155, issue 2, Feb 2025 pg.58. Here is a...
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Juvenile Spring Eruption…Just when you think you’ve seen it all
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ March 1, 2025
I grabbed the chart of my next patient and was intrigued by what the nurse had written as the chief...
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Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ February 1, 2025
February 2025 An article by Juan E.De la Cruz-Mena, MD, MSc, et al entitled SHORT-TERM DUAL THERAPY OR MONOTHERAPY...
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Tonsil Stones
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ January 1, 2025
John is a 10 year-old patient of mine who was brought to the office for “possible strep throat”. His...
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Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ December 1, 2024
December 2024 There was a very disturbing article in PEDIATRICS, by Bridget Duffy, BS, et al. “Characteristics of Fatalities...
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Newborn Hiccups and Sneezing
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ November 1, 2024
The Things That Newborns Do..... I really enjoy the newborn visit. Usually, two days after discharge the proud parents...
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Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ October 1, 2024
October 2024 Let’s take a look at some recent interesting articles in the pediatric medical literature. Carrie K....
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Pityriasis Alba
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ September 1, 2024
Eleven-year-old Marco came in for his yearly physical and sports exam before starting the 6th grade. I asked him...
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Whats up, doc?
By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ August 19, 2024
August 2024 Concussion has become a diagnosis that provokes fear in parents and unnecessary restrictions on the patient. ...
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The Sports Physical and the “Dreaded Hernia Exam”
By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
/ July 1, 2024
As summer is upon us many pediatricians and family practice doctors will be doing sports and camp physicals. I am...
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May 1, 2000
Bipolar Disorder: Does it “Happen” to Children?
Bipolar disorder is a serious but treatable illness. In the past it was widely referred to as “manic depression”, or “manic-depressive illness”. Most experts agree that bipolar disorder is a disorder of the brain. Symptoms include extreme changes in energy, behavior and mood. It is now widely accepted that Developmental, Disorders and Disabilities
March 10, 2000
Influenza
Dear Dr. Samson, My entire family received flu shots before last winter. In the subsequent two months we have had the stomach flu a couple of times and the flu with sore throats and headaches at least once. What good are the flu shots if they don’t protect us? Abdominal / Gastronintestinal
January 17, 2000
College Students and A.D.D.
Joe Smith had been a successful high school student with a GPA of 3.6. He had performed well on the varsity wrestling team and participated eagerly in student government. Lastly, he scored well on the SAT’s and was accepted into a well known eastern university. He had accomplished all Developmental, Disorders and Disabilities, Education
November 1, 1998
Gastro-esophageal Reflux: a spectrum of symptoms
Mrs. White made an appointment for Kacie, her happy and thriving 3 month old daughter. According to mom, Kacie spits up, or vomits, “every ounce of formula” she seems to take in. Like clockwork, Kacie vigorously eats every 3-4 hours, polishing off every drop of formula in her bottle. Abdominal / Gastronintestinal, Adolescent, Ear, Nose & Throat, Elementary, Infant, Preschool
August 1, 1998
Pinworms
If I’ve ever learned anything about life over the past few years, one thing is certain–never assume a thing. Mrs. X brought her four year old into the office because of a recurrent problem with pinworms. The first episode occurred while on vacation. It seems that her son woke Abdominal / Gastronintestinal, Adolescent, Elementary, Family Life, Parasites