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Physician Resources

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1/11/2012College Boulevard Urgent Care Opens
 The new urgent care service is located at 5520 College Blvd., Suite 130, Overland Park, Kan.
12/21/2011How to Confirm a Food Allergy
 As many as 35 percent of people think they have food allergy (FA). However, the truth is only 1 in 28 individuals across all age groups (3.5 percent) have FA when confirmed by a health care professional.
12/21/2011Positional Plagiocephaly
 When should I refer a child with positional plagiocephaly for helmet therapy?
12/21/2011Whooping Cough: The Unending Saga
 A 23-month-old who recently presented with pertussis is illustrative of several lessons regarding the clinical presentation, diagnosis and prevention of pertussis in the era of acellular pertussis vaccine.
12/12/20112011 CAPS: "Best Year Ever"
 44th Annual Conference Makes History
12/9/2011Iron Deficiency Anemia Screening
 What should I do when a screening CBC shows anemia or a low MCV?
12/9/2011Imaging Gently: Reducing Radiation Risks
 Children are two to 10 times more sensitive to radiation exposure than adults, which is why the risks to children are not debatable.
12/9/2011Pneumococcal Infection and Purpura Fulminans
 A discussion regarding invasive pneumococcal infection and purpura fulminans in children.
9/23/2011Preventing Obesity in the Overweight Child
 Sarah Hampl, MD, discusses some recommendations for preventing obesity in children already at risk.
9/23/2011Booster Seat Use
 What are parental barriers to booster seat use and how can primary care providers address them?

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