Perrigo recalls 2 batches of generic children’s cough syrup
January 13, 2016
Perrigo initiated a voluntary recall of two batches of its generic children’s cough syrup sold in 4 oz. bottles — guaifenesin grape liquid and guaifenesin DM cherry liquid — after discovering that its dosage cups had incorrect markings, which led to fears of an overdose… Continue Reading »
Eating slowly may aid weight loss, prevent obesity
January 11, 2016
Researchers found that children who were instructed to take a bite of food every 30 seconds lost between 2% and 5.7% of their weight after six months and reduced their weight by 3.4% to 4.8% after a year, while those in the faster eating group… Continue Reading »
Our New Blog Initiative
January 6, 2016
We now have 10 providers at DPC, with a wide range of both personal and professional interests and experiences. We’re excited to share some of our pearls, tips, and thoughts on a wide variety of topics via our new blog posts. Between us we have… Continue Reading »
Moms Know Best
January 5, 2016
It was a typical hectic morning at the Marcus house, and my daughters had just sat down to eat breakfast before school. I looked over at my 6-year old, who was refusing to eat (a common battle, which I will discuss in a future blog!).… Continue Reading »
AAP issues guidelines on fluoride therapy for children
December 23, 2015
Children should receive fluoride treatments starting from 6 months of age or when their teeth are visible until they are 5 years old, according to guidelines released by the AAP. Parents are advised to clean children’s teeth with a smear of toothpaste up to age… Continue Reading »
School salad bar location influences consumption
December 18, 2015
Schools with salad bars in the lunch line before the point of purchase had a more than fourfold increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetables among middle-school students than schools where the salad bars were located elsewhere, researchers reported in the Journal of the… Continue Reading »
Exposure to substance use may influence bad behavior in teens
December 18, 2015
Researchers conducted a survey on almost 150 children ages 11 to 15 and found those who saw others drink alcohol or use drugs were twice as likely to hurt or hit someone or steal or damage property as those who didn’t see other people use… Continue Reading »
Share-a-Book Initiative
December 7, 2015
We would like every child to have access to a good book and would like you to help us make that possible. We have set up a bookcase at our check out area that is available for every patient, especially those who may otherwise not… Continue Reading »
We offer fluoride applications beginning with the first tooth eruption!
December 1, 2015
We now offer fluoride applications beginning with the first tooth eruption and continuing every 6 months until age 3-5. We use 5% fluoride varnish with Xylitol, Calcium and Phosphorus which offers sustained release delivery of fluoride and is recommended by pediatric dentists. It is quick… Continue Reading »
We Now Do In-House Lipid Panels.
November 17, 2015
We now do in-house lipid panels as routine screening once between age 9-11 years, and for any patient at risk, as recommended by the Academy of Pediatrics. With a quick finger stick we can get immediate results for total cholesterol, HDL (“good” cholesterol), calculated LDL… Continue Reading »