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Facial Nerve Palsy in a Female Teenager
September 13, 2012

A 14-year-old female presented with a 1-week history of right-sided facial numbness. Ear pain on the affected side was the first symptom and was followed by progressive paresthesia. She was otherwise asymptomatic.

Dyskeratosis Congenita: An Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
May 1, 2012

If patient presents with abnormal pigmentation, nail dystrophy, and leukoplakia, keep this entity in mind.

Minocycline Hyperpigmentation
February 3, 2012

A 17-year-old girl being treated for mild acne, anxiety, and depression, presented with an ankle “bruise” related to an injury sustained 2 years earlier. Symptoms resolved with treatment, but the hyperpigmentation persisted.



 
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Home Remedies for Ear Pain on the Ground and in the Air
June 6, 2012

Ear infection is the most common cause of severe ear pain in young children. Here I offer a few home remedies based on cold and warmth that may help a parent soothe a cranky child.

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High fevers; more fatigue; rapid onset of illness... more diagnostic pearls here.

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Here are some home treatments I have recommended for children with bronchitis.

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West Virginia (the state in which I practice) was not one of the 10 best places to live if you have autism, according to this year’s survey from Autism Speaks. Although thanks to a piece of legislation enacted this month, it is now a better place to live if you have autism. Your state can become better too.

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March 16, 2011

In a conference last week, President Obama announced a new Web site http://stopbullying.gov to help raise awareness about the issue. This is part of an effort to encourage cooperation between government agencies and educators to protect children from bullying based on race, ethnicity, disability, or sexuality. Are you an advocate for prevention? Share your antibullying efforts with colleagues.



 
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