This week's guest columnist is Dr. Babak Amrollahie, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. I recently saw a 4 year-old named Mary in the Emergency Department. She vomited once while…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Meighan Anderson, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. 8 year-old Ted finished his last baseball game of the season. To celebrate, mom and dad…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Ashanti Smith, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. Every parent dreads: "Mommy..Daddy...my tummy hurts..." Sometimes they whisper this in the…
I remember that first time- a parent insisting on antibiotics despite my advice. The girl clearly had a virus- cough and runny nose for two days. I explained to the father that antibiotics don't kill viruses, she'll get better…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Rachel Kumar, a Family Practice resident at University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. We see lots of kids with abdominal pain in the Emergency Department. They'll maybe have cramps or…
This week's guest columnists are Drs. Elizabeth Hunter and Alex Wolf, Family Practice residents at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. "Oh no, another one?" exclaimed mom as she inspected Jamie, her one year-old…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Chad Mathews, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. Flu season is here. If you've never had the flu, you're fortunate. Dr. Hamilton tells the…
This week's guest columnists are Drs. Michael Johnson and Sam Defigarelli, Family Practice residents at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. The family returns from a cruise ship holiday in the Caribbean. …
Today's guest columnist is Dr. Asma Khan, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. Whenever any couple has a newborn, their world changes completely! Suddenly every decision is colored…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Nichole Miller, a family practice resident at the University Health Center here in Lafayette. Dr. Miller has a four-month old baby, and know of what she speaks: Brandon's mom was excited, her…