Life is complex and even the common can become complicated. Yes, “simple viruses” can wreck havoc (COVID is certainly reminding us of this now… but let’s not forget Measles and Mumps and Varicella to name a few). Sure pneumonia is…
Ok, so I know that we are in the middle of a Pandemic of COVID-19, but we still need to stay vigilant for all the other treacherous and challenging conditions. With all of the anxiety that is surrounding the pandemic,…
When you think of “balance” do you think of a perfectly still scale or a yogi standing on one leg with appendages gracefully, equally extended? Certainly, those do represent balance, but those mostly reflect balance in a “quiet system.” The…
All, I know that these days of COVID-19 are very challenging. We are all stressed for some many valid and legitimate reasons. Yet, those of us who care for the ill and injured carry additional burdens for certain. Even more,…
Anticipating that some of you may want to think of something other than the COVID-19 pandemic right now (yet, another reason to never say “It’s Just a Virus.”), let’s take 2 minutes to discuss another topic that can be quite…
Yes, the amount of grey in my beard increases exponentially on a daily basis now. Yes, there are days that I may seem “set in my ways.” Sure, my sister just turned 50! (happy birthday Big Sis!!) Yet, despite my…
The child with altered mental status certainly grabs our attention (rightfully so) and we have discussed several related topics. We often consider the infectious concerns (ex, Encephalitis, Meningitis, Sepsis) and traumatic etiologies (ex, head injury, hemorrhagic shock). We are always…
Let’s be honest, the lymphatic system gets no respect. While the blood vessels and nerves are carefully considered and protected, the lymphatic vessels are not even at the forefront of our contemplations. That is until they cause problems! We have…
Despite being able to ignore many odd occurrences in the house, there are several things that will classically attract acute attention from a parent: fever; a child “not eating;” not pooping for a day; lumps and bumps; and rashes. The…
We know kids like to test Gravity! Sometimes they lose that test. Fortunately, their bones are more likely to bend then to break (ex, Ankle Injury, Salter-Harris Fx). Fractures do, however, occur… and when they occur in the hand it…
