Shin Splints
In an effort to remain active and continue to support social distancing initiatives, many of us have stopped going to the gym and started going for jogs in our communities. As I was partaking in such activity, a young, adolescent…
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Pott’s Puffy Tumor
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…
Pediatric Murmurs
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,…
CounterBalance the COVID Chaos
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…
Courage to Care
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,…
Bone Cysts
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…
Superior Herniation of Thymus
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…