Dr. Helen Minciotti
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Mouth sores can lead to finger infectionAug 22, 2015 7:00 am - It wasn't fun having recurring cold sores, but it was truly mortifying to discover that her painful mouth sores were caused by the herpes virus. Yes, the 16-year-old kn...
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Canker sores are annoying, but usually benignAug 01, 2015 7:00 am - Usually very healthy and active, the young teen wasn't used to being slowed down by illness. He also couldn't afford to be sick just as he and his relatives were dealin...
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When should you be concerned about pediatric burns?Jul 13, 2015 6:11 am - Grandmother was in charge, so the parents had complete peace of mind during their kid-free getaway weekend. Everything was well under control even when one of grandma's ...
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Look in mirror to see how tall your child may beJun 21, 2015 8:36 am - The young boy had been a patient in our group practice for a couple of years, but it was my first time meeting the family. As usual, I started the well child visit with...
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Intestinal worms rare in the suburbsJun 01, 2015 6:33 am - On occasion, I find myself reassuring worried parents that their child's diarrhea is more likely due to a common stomach virus than to dreaded intestinal worms, which ra...
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Should you be concerned with exposing kids to e-cigarettes?May 11, 2015 6:33 am - I entered "well-controlled" into the 5-year-old's electronic medical record, but I wasn't referring to her good behavior. I was simply checking in with her mom during t...
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Kids should wear seat belts 'whole ride, every time'Apr 19, 2015 8:05 am - He threw her under the bus. Figuratively, but still. I was asking the 17-year-old if he wore his seat belt every time he drove or rode in a car and the teen seemed surp...
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Changing diapers frequently helps reduce chance of diaper rashMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - By his two-week office visit, the newborn was already showing off. He was alert and vigorous and successfully breast-feeding, with a nice weight gain of over one ounce p...
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Is swaddling an infant a good idea?Mar 08, 2015 8:00 am - Swaddling Though first-time parents, the couple already seemed calm and at ease with their four-week-old bundle of joy. They had done a lot of reading before the baby's...
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Periorbital cellulitis is more than meets the eyeFeb 17, 2015 11:25 am - A collective gasp went up as the patient poked his head into the staff work area. The poor little guy looked like a toddler Rocky after his final round in the ring. But ...
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