November 6, 2000

School Age Children and Learning Disability

As a regular reader of THE INFORMED PARENT, you know that during the past two months my articles have focused on learning disability.   By now you may be thinking there isn’t much more to know about the disorder. It’s true that lots of information has been provided. In the
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August 1, 2023

Whats up, doc?

August 2023 There is certainly a great deal of talk these days about vaccinations. Some is founded on facts, while others come from unproven statements flying over the airwaves and social media. Unfortunately, a person can become an opinion source or influencer by having access to a P.C.   Let
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June 18, 2001

Crohn’s Disease

Teenagers are notorious in dismissing serious illnesses or incapacitating health issues that would affect their normal life.   A point in fact was 17-year-old Charlie who was recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Upon being informed of his illness Charlie soon grew angry, refusing to take the medication. This attitude was
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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
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October 1, 2017

What’s Up Doc?

Soccer-related injuries are on the increase. There is a need for increased efforts to prevent these injuries…. Music therapy for preterm infants and their parents has been confirmed favorably on infant respiratory rate and maternal anxiety.   SOCCER-RELATED INJURIES TREATED IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS: 1990-2014. by Nicholas A. Smith, etc. Pediatrics,
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