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June 1, 2018

We doctors love to order tests, often only to confirm things we already know. Did that lactate level for the child...

May 18, 2018

No one likes to feel dizzy and, certainly, no one likes feeling as if the the room is spinning (unless you are...

May 11, 2018

To a child, the nose is a fascinating part of the anatomy. When it is working well, they barely notice it....

May 4, 2018

Children are curious creatures. Yes, they are perplexing (well, at least my kids are), but they are also interested in exploring...

April 20, 2018

Children have very few responsibilities and even fewer jobs (just ask my kids). The one job young children have is growing....

April 6, 2018

Recently we discussed Urinary Retention in Kids and highlighted how this is not a condition that only affects adults and the...

March 30, 2018

There are many interesting complaints that we encounter in the Emergency Department. Many make you scratch your head (how did they...