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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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December 5, 2012
Targeting Childhood Obesity Prevention With Social Media
Social media may play a role in helping children overcome obesity. Health care professionals are encouraged to use new recommendations as a tool for promoting healthy behavioral change. More »
May 2, 2012
America's "Obesogenic" Mess
Type 2 diabetes, once considered a disease of “adult onset,” is highly resistant to treatment in overweight American youth—a group succumbing to the disorder at an alarming rate. More »
March 9, 2012
Infant with Hypotonia, Hypogonadism, and Developmental Delay
Low muscle tone, delayed motor milestones, and failure to gain weight. The mother was 38 at the time of delivery, but nothing else is noteworthy about this 9-month-old. More »
July 22, 2011
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February 18, 2011
Cardiovascular Disease Screening Misses At-Risk Youth
Hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease are ever-growing problems in our society. While these “adult” medical issues rarely concerned pediatricians in the past, it is now well recognized that these troublesome processes begin in childhood. More »
February 15, 2011
Healthy Heart From the Start
It is midwinter. I’m tired of the cold weather and the white stuff falling from the sky. Lately, I’ve been thinking about another type of white stuff that... More »
February 8, 2011
Is This Brown, Scaly Rash Related to Obesity?
This obese 18-year-old has had a brown, scaly rash for 4 years. Over that time, the rash has spread from his neck, where it initially developed, to his chest and back. More »
December 20, 2010
A Collage of Genital Lesions, Part 5
Premature Adrenarche: A 7-year-old girl had growth of pubic hair for the past 6 months. The hair was initially... More »
June 7, 2010
Teenager With Small Red Papules on Her Arms and Thighs
17-Year-old girl with a 7-month history of small, red papules on her arms and thighs. Rash is not painful or itchy. Otherwise in good health.More »
April 5, 2010
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Accurate Diagnosis, Effective Treatment
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a high prevalence in the pediatric population and is associated with significant morbidity, both physical and in the realms of development, cognition, behavior, and school performance. More »
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BLOG: CHILDREN'S HEALTH MATTERS

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.

What Distinguishes Influenza From Other Respiratory Viruses?
April 11, 2012

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

Home Remedies for Bronchitis: Maybe Your Mother Was Right?
March 14, 2012

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

Making a Better Place to Live For Children With Autism
April 12, 2011

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.

Antibullying Efforts: What You Can Do
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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Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
Judy Capko,  May 21, 2013
Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins,  May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD,  May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz,  May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD,  May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
 

 
 
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