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Head Lice Has Entered the Group Chat

Your child has just brought home the letter parents dread to receive – head lice is in their classroom. But we know our readers follow the #smartnotstressed philosophy, so like...

Published on October 11, 2024
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Radiology Alphabet Soup

In the spirit of teaching old dogs new tricks, I’ve learned how to take X-rays recently. I mean, not INTERPRET X-rays: I’ve been working on that for over 15 years....
Published on November 28, 2017
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Illness Prevention & Management

Thanksgiving Travel Safety

GUEST BLOG by Marisa Renna-Rodriguez, PA-C As the temperature drops, be sure to plan ahead when traveling with children. If traveling by car, keep a roadside safety kit including: a...
Published on November 22, 2017
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Illness Prevention & Management

ITP in Children

Remember when you were 7 and had a favorite color? What was it? Mine was always red. Along those lines I still have a few favorite things, especially in science....
Published on November 13, 2017
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Illness Prevention & Management

Woo in Sheep's Clothing

Be careful of the woo. It’s everywhere. What’s the woo, you ask? The woo is the whole genre of unvalidated health claims that get circulated around in various online forums...
Published on November 6, 2017
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Illness Prevention & Management

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones

When I started this digital adventure, I did it for the following reasons: It’s fun. And professionally fulfilling. I’m trying to fight the good fight as far as preaching the...
Published on October 23, 2017
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Illness Prevention & Management

PAs Do That! Part II

Last year, during Physician Assistants Week, one of my PA colleagues guest-blogged on Dear Dr. Christina. This year, we’re hearing from Stefanie Mohabir, PA-C, another PA colleague and graduate of...
Published on October 12, 2017
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Illness Prevention & Management

Blog Update: Your Epidermis is Showing!

Dear everyone, As much as I hate to say it, at some point the ongoing summer weather on the East Coast will end and cold weather will arrive, bringing with...
Published on October 9, 2017
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Illness Prevention & Management

5 Eye Emergencies You Need to Know About

Remember in high school biology class when it was frog dissection day? The weird formaldehyde smell, that rubbery lifeless creature— we all got through it, right? Everyone had differing levels...
Published on September 25, 2017
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