I received an email via our iPhone App from a mother who was concerned because her 2 year old son had skinny arms and legs, but a “big tummy” and she thought this might be a symptom of celiac disease. Most toddlers have “big tummies” even if they are skinny kids as their abdominal musculature (future 6 pack) is not developed. (more…)
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Diagnosing Celiac Disease
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010Sex Infections Still Rising Among Teens
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Sexually transmitted diseases continue to rise according to the latest study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)
Vaccine Offers More Coverage Against Pneumococcal Disease
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010The FDA recently approved Prevnar 13 (PCV13) which is a “broader” spectrum vaccine than the currently used Prevnar 7 (PCV7). Prevnar is a vaccine that is routinely administered at 2, 4, 6 and 12-15 months of age. (more…)
