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What's Up Doc? - October 2026

What's Up Doc? - October 2026

Updates on leucovorin for autism spectrum disorders and the rising refusal of vitamin K for newborns.

John H. Samson, MD, F.A.A.P.Oct 1, 2026

Could It Be Measles??

Could It Be Measles??

How to tell the difference between measles and common viral rashes like Roseola, plus the symptoms, complications, and protection offered by the MMR vaccine.

Louis P. Theriot, MD, F.A.A.P.Sep 1, 2026

What's Up Doc? - August 2026

What's Up Doc? - August 2026

Updates about the rotavirus vaccine and drowning prevention.

John H. Samson, MD, F.A.A.P.Aug 1, 2026

Tufts Fracture

Tufts Fracture

A look at Tufts fractures of the fingertip — what they are, how the painful subungual hematoma is drained, and what to expect during healing.

Louis P. Theriot MD, F.A.A.P.Jul 1, 2026

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 1, 2026

Why Newborns Become Jaundiced

Why Newborns Become Jaundiced

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 2, 2026

Unwarranted Trophies

Unwarranted Trophies

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 6, 2026

Head Bonk… When To Go To The ER…

Head Bonk… When To Go To The ER…

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 1, 2026

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Dec 11, 2025

She has Mittle-what…?? Mittleshcmerz

She has Mittle-what…?? Mittleshcmerz

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 1, 2025

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 1, 2025

Inguinal Hernia…Why the Cough

Inguinal Hernia…Why the Cough

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 1, 2025

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 1, 2025

Eyes Crossed and Pseudo Strabismus

Eyes Crossed and Pseudo Strabismus

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 3, 2025

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 3, 2025

Fifths Disease…It Must Be Spring

Fifths Disease…It Must Be Spring

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 1, 2025

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 1, 2025

Juvenile Spring Eruption…Just when you think you’ve seen it all

Juvenile Spring Eruption…Just when you think you’ve seen it all

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 1, 2025

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 1, 2025

Tonsil Stones

Tonsil Stones

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 1, 2025

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Dec 1, 2024

Newborn Hiccups and Sneezing

Newborn Hiccups and Sneezing

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 1, 2024

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 1, 2024

Pityriasis Alba

Pityriasis Alba

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 1, 2024

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 19, 2024

The Sports Physical and the “Dreaded Hernia Exam”

The Sports Physical and the “Dreaded Hernia Exam”

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 1, 2024

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 9, 2024

Lichen Striatus

Lichen Striatus

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 1, 2024

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 1, 2024

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 1, 2024

“I Can’t Breathe”…..HYPERVENTILATION SYNDROME

“I Can’t Breathe”…..HYPERVENTILATION SYNDROME

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 1, 2024

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Dec 1, 2023

What, ANOTHER VACCINE???? Beyfortus and RSV

What, ANOTHER VACCINE???? Beyfortus and RSV

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 1, 2023

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 1, 2023

Why the high school sports physical?

Why the high school sports physical?

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 11, 2023

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 1, 2023

Shivering With Fever…Why??

Shivering With Fever…Why??

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 1, 2023

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 1, 2023

Hypercalciuria in Children

Hypercalciuria in Children

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 1, 2023

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 1, 2023

Pediatric Head Trauma…When To Worry

Pediatric Head Trauma…When To Worry

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 1, 2023

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 1, 2023

Optic Neuritis

Optic Neuritis

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 1, 2023

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Dec 1, 2022

Don’t Terrify Inform – Don’t Terrify

Don’t Terrify Inform – Don’t Terrify

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 1, 2022

White Spots on the Back…TINEA VERSICOLOR

White Spots on the Back…TINEA VERSICOLOR

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 5, 2022

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 1, 2022

Runners Stitch

Runners Stitch

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 1, 2022

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 6, 2022

Vaping…Please Talk To My Child.

Vaping…Please Talk To My Child.

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 1, 2022

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Whats up, doc?

PediatricsApr 11, 2022

Toxic Synovitis

Toxic Synovitis

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 1, 2022

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John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 1, 2021

Gastro-esophageal Reflux

Gastro-esophageal Reflux

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 16, 2021

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 6, 2021

P.O.T.S. – Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

P.O.T.S. – Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 8, 2021

Thoughts on Parenting

Thoughts on Parenting

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 4, 2021

Undescended Testicles

Undescended Testicles

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 10, 2021

The American Dream

The American Dream

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 2, 2021

What Are Learning Disabilities?

What Are Learning Disabilities?

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 8, 2021

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 1, 2021

Moles…When To Be Concerned

Moles…When To Be Concerned

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 11, 2021

Limitations of TELEMED Visits

Limitations of TELEMED Visits

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Dec 1, 2020

Abdominal Pain…Think of H Pylori

Abdominal Pain…Think of H Pylori

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 1, 2020

Childhood Migraines

Childhood Migraines

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 1, 2020

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 1, 2020

Nursemaids Elbow/Subluxation of the Radial Head

Nursemaids Elbow/Subluxation of the Radial Head

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 17, 2020

Marijuana and Our Children

Marijuana and Our Children

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 1, 2020

Postural Proteinuria…No Big Deal

Postural Proteinuria…No Big Deal

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 1, 2020

Nothing New

Nothing New

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 20, 2020

Stimulants and Academic Achievement

Stimulants and Academic Achievement

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 1, 2020

Teeth and Infants

Teeth and Infants

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 18, 2020

The World Is Going To Hell

The World Is Going To Hell

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 7, 2020

Influenza A and Influenza B

Influenza A and Influenza B

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Dec 10, 2019

He’s Lazy and Won’t Do It

He’s Lazy and Won’t Do It

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 1, 2019

Exercise Induced Asthma/Bronchospasm

Exercise Induced Asthma/Bronchospasm

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 2, 2019

Something New: Helpful, Not Helpful, or Harmful?

Something New: Helpful, Not Helpful, or Harmful?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 6, 2019

Fever in Children…When To Be Worried

Fever in Children…When To Be Worried

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 18, 2019

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 1, 2019

Measles and the Vaccine

Measles and the Vaccine

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 1, 2019

Phones and the Teenagers

Phones and the Teenagers

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 1, 2019

How Wounds Heal How Wounds Heal

How Wounds Heal How Wounds Heal

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 10, 2019

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 8, 2019

RSV Bronchiolitis

RSV Bronchiolitis

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 8, 2019

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Whats up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 1, 2019

Honey and Infantile Botulism

Honey and Infantile Botulism

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Dec 1, 2018

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What’s up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 1, 2018

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What’s up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 10, 2018

What Is Intussusception?

What Is Intussusception?

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 1, 2018

Another Look At Fever

Another Look At Fever

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 1, 2018

No, It’s Not ADD!

No, It’s Not ADD!

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 5, 2018

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What’s up, doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 3, 2018

Ear Pulling… But No Ear Infection

Ear Pulling… But No Ear Infection

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 3, 2018

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What’s up doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.PMar 1, 2018

But I Would Have Sworn It Was Appendicitis

But I Would Have Sworn It Was Appendicitis

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 2, 2018

What’s Up Doc?

What’s Up Doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.PJan 12, 2018

What’s Up Doc?

What’s Up Doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Dec 6, 2017

Why We Give Vitamin K To Newborns

Why We Give Vitamin K To Newborns

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 15, 2017

What’s Up Doc?

What’s Up Doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 1, 2017

Herpetic Whitlow

Herpetic Whitlow

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 15, 2017

What’s Up Doc?

What’s Up Doc?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 1, 2017

Autism Study on Vaccines Retracted

Autism Study on Vaccines Retracted

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 14, 2010

A New Drug For ADHD?

A New Drug For ADHD?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 8, 2010

Facts About Melatonin As A Sleep Aid, Part II

Facts About Melatonin As A Sleep Aid, Part II

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 25, 2010

Facts About Melatonin As A Sleep Aid

Facts About Melatonin As A Sleep Aid

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 18, 2010

Not All right Sided Pain is Appendicitis

Not All right Sided Pain is Appendicitis

ouis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 4, 2009

Acute Gastroenteritis

Acute Gastroenteritis

Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 12, 2009

Daytrana—The New Patch for ADHD

Daytrana—The New Patch for ADHD

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 21, 2008

Clear the Fog On Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Clear the Fog On Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 7, 2008

Patching Up ADD

Patching Up ADD

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 20, 2008

New Treatment for ADD?

New Treatment for ADD?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 14, 2008

Current Research On ADHD

Current Research On ADHD

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 28, 2007

Probiotics

Probiotics

Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P.May 21, 2007

Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 16, 2007

Early Medication Treatment for ADHD

Early Medication Treatment for ADHD

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 16, 2007

Early History of ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Early History of ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 26, 2007

Does Television Exposure Provoke ADHD Behaviors?

Does Television Exposure Provoke ADHD Behaviors?

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 23, 2006

ADD? But She Gets Mostly A’s!

ADD? But She Gets Mostly A’s!

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jul 31, 2006

Canada Halts Adderall Sales

Canada Halts Adderall Sales

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Apr 14, 2006

Beware of False Hope

Beware of False Hope

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 13, 2006

Right-Sided Pain Is Not Always The Appendix

Right-Sided Pain Is Not Always The Appendix

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Feb 14, 2005

Coins Belong In The Piggy Bank

Coins Belong In The Piggy Bank

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 10, 2005

More Than We Bargained For

More Than We Bargained For

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 27, 2004

Current Research on the Treatment of ADHD

Current Research on the Treatment of ADHD

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 23, 2004

Giardia…Watch What You Drink

Giardia…Watch What You Drink

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 22, 2004

ADHD And Gifted Children

ADHD And Gifted Children

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 8, 2004

Children with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Children with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 25, 2003

Autism Part II: What Happens After The Diagnosis Is Made

Autism Part II: What Happens After The Diagnosis Is Made

Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 16, 2003

New Medication For ADHD Disorder

New Medication For ADHD Disorder

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 24, 2003

The Basis Of Sleep Problems

The Basis Of Sleep Problems

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 30, 2002

Autism: Basic Facts for Informed Parents Continued

Autism: Basic Facts for Informed Parents Continued

Sandra Smith, Ph.D.Aug 12, 2002

Autism: Basic Facts For Informed Parents

Autism: Basic Facts For Informed Parents

Sandra Smith, Ph.D.Jul 15, 2002

No One Can Read His Scribbling

No One Can Read His Scribbling

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Oct 8, 2001

Directives For The Autistic Child

Directives For The Autistic Child

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sep 24, 2001

Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s Disease

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 18, 2001

All Of A Sudden The ADD Medicine Stopped Working

All Of A Sudden The ADD Medicine Stopped Working

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jan 8, 2001

Obsessive-compulsive Behavior

Obsessive-compulsive Behavior

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nov 20, 2000

School Age Children and Learning Disability

School Age Children and Learning Disability

Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S.Nov 6, 2000

Pinworms II

Pinworms II

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Aug 14, 2000

Appendicitis

Appendicitis

Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.Jun 10, 2000

Bipolar Disorder: Does it “Happen” to Children?

Bipolar Disorder: Does it “Happen” to Children?

Sandra Smith, Ph.D.May 1, 2000

Influenza

Influenza

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.Mar 10, 2000

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