Dr. Helen Minciotti
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Most kids with flat feet outgrow the conditionJan 26, 2015 5:20 am - High fever was the concern, so as I walked over to my patient I was relieved to see that the 14-year-old was alert and in a cheerful, talkative mood. I also noticed tha...
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Dispelling myths about virusesJan 04, 2015 6:38 am - It was one of those winter weeks where so much influenza was floating around that I was starting to assume each sick child had flu until proven otherwise. Saturday morni...
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Chest wall indentation can vary in severityDec 13, 2014 6:05 am - The 13-year-old wasn't too thrilled with the increasing "dent" in the middle of her chest. But, while physical appearance is certainly important to most teens, it was re...
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Pediatric kidney stone disease on the riseNov 22, 2014 6:05 am - Even in medicine, first impressions don't always reveal the truth. A usually very healthy teenager had gone to a local clinic complaining of pain and burning with urinat...
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Do natural remedies help with children's colds?Nov 02, 2014 7:52 am - Hacking, coughing, sneezing, and dripping, the patients make their way to the pediatric office seeking relief. One recent week, a mom questioned whether “natural” elderb...
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Constipation in children is fairly commonOct 12, 2014 6:56 am - “My husband and I are both professional people,” the mother of the two-year-old shared over the phone, “and it seems like all we talk about is poop.” “Not to worry,” I r...
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Incidence of severe rotaviral disease is decreasingSep 20, 2014 7:00 am - Somewhat bleary-eyed, I pushed the elevator button and made my early morning trip up to the hospital pediatric ward. As the doors opened, I was greeted by the sounds and...
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How to manage your child's headachesSep 01, 2014 6:00 am - Bright and conscientious, the 12-year-old also appeared physically healthy and was easily "passing" her back-to-school exam. As the visit progressed, the girl and her mo...
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Are vegan diets appropriate for children?Aug 11, 2014 8:02 am - Grades: outstanding (check). Physical activity: competitive high school sports (check). Weight: holding steady since she's no longer growing taller (check). Diet: health...
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Can kids who have lost a paired organ play sports?Jul 21, 2014 6:33 am - It wasn't much of an issue when he was a little guy, but with middle school fast approaching, would the boy's medical past finally catch up with him? The student was a n...