Having that brief opportunity to sit outside in less than 100 degree heat yesterday, I had the opportunity to clear off some old text messages and emails from my cell-phone.  Now, for ... Read More »

1) Demerol: I'll never forget a lecture I attended as a resident by a well known toxicologist who said Demerol should be pulled from the market...that it doesn't work any better than any ... Read More »

Well, it certainly seems that despite my intentions not to spark any unfavorable dialogue regarding vaccines in a recent writing, I obviously failed.  And while I always appreciate ... Read More »

Continuing my discussion of childhood immunizations (AKA vaccines), I'd like to now share those which are recommended during the first year of your child's life.  Along the ... Read More »

Today has been a good day.  After weeks of preparation, my wife, mother, and oldest daughter headed over to a nearby school early this morning to prepare and set up for my ... Read More »

Despite the dialogue and debate that surrounds childhood immunizations (AKA vaccines), one cannot deny the role they have played in our lives over the past century.  Not only have ... Read More »

Based on the recent discussions I've had with the parents of young children in my practice, I realize many are unaware of the new car seat recommendations for children less than 2 years ... Read More »

A great balance to the many visits I have with younger-aged children are my routine, and hopefully yearly, adolescent physical exams.  It's an opportunity to catch up on the ... Read More »

I was all set to sit down and begin my multi-blog discussion regarding cord blood when I came across an article in the front page of the Los Angeles Times today that has delayed my plans once ... Read More »