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Why It’s Important To Have a Pediatrician
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Among the many other elements of impact of the Covid 19 experience was its effect of the cessation or delay of other medical diagnosis and treatment. Although most of the Read more -
SWIMMING SEASON APPROACHES: HERE’S THE MOST IMPORTANT PREPARATION
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.
With the appearance of warmer weather, the prospects of late spring and summer swimming are not so far away. After a Covid induced shortage of pool and beach access last Read more -
THE MEDICINE THAT ISN'T
posted: Jul. 05, 2020.
“Can you please phone something for her cough, doctor? It’s keeping her and us up all night.” This is one of the most frequent request pediatricians get by phone, at Read more -
PEDIATRIC TELEHEALTH: RAPIDLY EMERGING AND HERE TO STAY
posted: May 03, 2020.
Telehealth has been on the back burner in pediatrics for many years. Also referred to as telemedicine, the use of online audio-visual platforms to provide "virtual" office visits Read more -
Diabetes and Your Child
posted: Feb. 04, 2020.
With the rise of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children in the US, it’s now more important than ever for both parents and children Read more -
HOUSTON THEATER DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE 2019
posted: Aug. 04, 2019.
Hard to believe it’s been 26 years, though I remember the excitement of taking my own kids to the first one: in a few weeks, on Sunday, the 25th of August, Read more -
URGENT CARE OR EMERGENCY ROOM?
posted: Jun. 30, 2019.
Parents will often comment that their children "always" seem to develop an illness or injure themselves and need medical attention after pediatric office hours, weekends, or holidays. While the reality Read more -
A Perspective on Acute Flaccid Myelitis
posted: Nov. 25, 2018.
Occasionally diseases that are actually pretty rare attract enough attention though media (and social media), that they are perceived to be far more prevalent and threatening than they actually are. Read more -
FLU VACCINE 2018--THE BASICS TO KNOW
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
Vaccine for the 2018-2019 flu season is now arriving in physicians’ offices and other facilities that offer vaccine administration, and on September 3rd the AAP announced its policy statement on Read more -
A VERY HELPFUL DEVELOPMENTAL TRACKEDR
posted: Jul. 08, 2018.
One of the most important goals of pediatric checkups, especially in the first two or three years, is monitoring child development. Recognition of the attainment of developmental milestones at the Read more -
MIXED EVIDENCE FOR PROBIOTIC BENEFITS
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Claims about the benefits of probiotics in both children and adults have been emerging for some years already, with the alleged benefits so numerous that it can be tricky to Read more -
A RISKY RIDE: PARENTS HELPING THEIR KIDS DOWN THE SLIDING BOARD
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
With many of the earlier forms of equipment now removed from public and private playgrounds, these do seem safer than ever, but there is always the unexpected. In this case: Read more -
MEDIA USE UNDER TWO YEARS: AN AAP UPDATE
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
It is obvious that the availibility, appeal, and reliance on electronic media for babies and toddlers has proliferated enormously over the last several years. Toddlers navigating Ipads, LCD’s and plasma Read more -
AAP: SAFE SWADDLING TO PREVENT HIP DISLOCATION
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Many parents are probably familiar with the widely recognized “5 S’s” protocol for fussy babies by Los Angeles pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp. The program in its books and DVD’s is Read more -
PUTTING ENTEROVIRUS 68 INTO PERSPECTIVE
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Although the news coverage has receded a bit, many articles still describe the recent enterovirus 68 outbreak as a “mystery virus.” While there have been hundreds of children affected with Read more -
POISON IN PODS
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
An important part of the safety awareness portion of a well baby/child visit has always been a review of safety measures appropriate for the child at the age of the Read more