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Dad/husband - first foremost
Then there's a few other things I do:
<i>President</i>, Madison Pediatrics : “The most technologically advanced, yet child-friendly, rural pediatric practice in America.” Advanced office design concepts from multiple areas of fields of knowledge combined in a medically-sophisticated, yet child-enabling, space.
<i>Chief Medical Officer</i>, Health Nuts Media : Using tools kids and their parents “get” – animation, games, apps – and language they can understand to engage and entertain while advancing health literacy and understanding.
<i>Director</i>, Pediatric Office of the Future for the American Academy of Pediatrics--National Conference Exhibition: Promoting technological advances which can help pediatricians (and their patients) in all three “offices” where they work – outpatient, inpatient, and mobile.
<i>Member, Board of Directors</i>, Ohio Health Information Partnership – Creating the Health Information Exchange/Regional Extension Center structure to digitally connect all healthcare in Ohio while building a workable blueprint for the rest of America.
<i>Blogger</i>, HIStalkPractice.com
And, of course, <i>Founding Medical Expert</i>, HeathTap.com
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Pediatrics
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Pediatrics 35 years experience
Look for "fluid-ity": Good urine output, acting vigorous, moist mouth and eyes, real tears when crying - these are all signs to suggest adequate hydration. Your pediatricia... Read More
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May harm, won't help: Using antibiotics for cold viruses only puts your baby at more risk. There are no antibiotics which fight cold viruses. Using them for a cold can actu... Read More
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At about 6-9 months: Babies can start to learn sign language as soon as they can maintain focus/attention. Seeing sign language after about 6 months, infants can start to ... Read More
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Little vs. big: Fine motor skills involve small movements (fingers, toes, lips, wrists, tongue) such as picking up a raisin, grabbing a cup. Gross motor skills involv... Read More
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Possibly -maybe wax?: Ear drainage, especially if it is pus-like, may be a sign of an ear infection, but parents can easily mistake draining ear wax for pus. Even if your b... Read More
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NEITHER!: Newborns don't need water - at all - period!
they get all the fluid they need from breast milk or formula, either of which is balanced just right wi... Read More
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No: Introducing veggies before fruits helps your baby develop a taste for them. Once they have learned that they like the veggies, introducing the sweeter... Read More
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Is it okay to give albuterol thru nebulizer to my youngest child (5yrs) who has been coughing daily?
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Need maintenance Rx: Nebulizers are good, but with a little practice, 5 year olds should do well with a metered dose inhaler (mdi, often called a puffer) & spacer. (spacer... Read More
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Look out below!: If too much bacteria or mold has had time to grow, stomach cramps & diarrhea may be coming. (might want to have a bucket handy, too, as it may head “n... Read More
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Yes: Chicken soup is medically effective, as are most of those support care measures grandma always talked about such as lots of fluids, rest, keeping warm... Read More
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No: Unlikely. Some irritability, low grade fever, or mild pink rash is possible for a day or 2. Anything more severe should be seen by your doc. Some unus... Read More
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Move/Smoker goes out: Smoking anywhere in a home gets to everyone in the home. (shared ventilation.) if you can't move to a smoke-free home, the only other sure way to prot... Read More
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Yes: Yes, infants will often scratch themselves, sometimes even causing bleeding. It's hard, but try to keep those little nails trimmed.
For toddlers and o... Read More
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Many possibilities: There are physical baby issues, mom physical issues, social issues, environmental issues - many possible reasons why babies might have difficulty nurs... Read More
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Yes: But, it doesn't mean the product expires. Pampers says, "it doesn't mean the product expires...Paper products do not have a specific shelf life....We ... Read More
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Over your shoulder: Especially if your baby is prone to spitting up or has reflux (gerd), place their belly toward your upper chest/over your shoulder and with a gentle, ... Read More
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Depends on the baby: It depends not only on the baby, but also on how well they're sleeping at night. If their nightly sleep is good - good length, good quality, sustained... Read More
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With love!: Changing diapers is simple, but remember to be careful. Turning your back on an infant of any age who is on a high counter or changing table is danger... Read More
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Unable to breath: A full blown allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) could lead to swelling of the throat and a closed air passage. Breathing is pretty much the most importan... Read More
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OAEs, BAERs: Oaes (otoacoustic emissions) testing measures something called "the outer hair cell function of the inner ear." the tool sends sounds in and measures ... Read More
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With help: Please, see your doctor, your obstetrician, or your pediatrician immediately. Help is available; i - and your baby - really want you to find it. My be... Read More
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Yes: Breast milk supply is often not the same one side compared to another. This is not unusual at all.
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Yes: Most newborns will lose weight initially. Babies are born with some extra fluid weight, probably to prepare them for the transition when breast milk i... Read More
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Set the tone: Babies often 'have their days and nights mixed up." remember: make them adjust to your schedule, don't adjust to theirs. Help your baby adjust to a re... Read More
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When baby is hungry!: Babies who are otherwise healthy are pretty good self-regulators; they'll let you know when they need to eat and when they are full. Most babies will ... Read More
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No: Many babies will spit up. Those who have excessive amounts, who are often fussy during or after feeds, or who aren't growing well may have gerd, but o... Read More
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Support care/time: Caused by a viral infection, gingivostomatitis can make it hard to eat or drink. Eating is less important than drinking/keeping hydrated in the immedi... Read More
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Talk to them!: Babies learn language by hearing it. They are like super-absorbent sponges and will pick up clues and cues to language whenever they are exposed to it... Read More
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No: Dark circles under the eyes don't require worry, but may inspire a trip to your pediatrician to have things checked out, especially if the circles are... Read More
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Bad. Period.: Risks are tremendous for newborns including sids (sudden infant death syndrome), also known as "crib death." increased risks for ear infections, upper... Read More
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Maybe thrush: If the 'spots" are whitish and don't wipe off easily, it may be thrush. If he isn't acting right, you should get him to his pediatrician for evaluatio... Read More
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Depends where: In countries with poor sanitation systems, bottled/purified water is the only way to go. Gastroenteritis is much more common in underdeveloped countri... Read More
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Either/Or: Appetite changes may be just a normal variation. All kids through periods of greater and lesser appetites. Kids growth needs have times where they nee... Read More
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All babies are : We don't know exactly what causes sids (sudden infant death syndrome), so we can't know for sure which babies may be safe from it. (if any.) we do kno... Read More
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Lotsa possibilities: Babies can go through periods of eating more or less depending upon growth needs. Illnesses often cause appetites to change, too. Family, social, emot... Read More
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Pull in, push out: With the plunger pushed in, insert it into the medicine. Slowly pull the plunger out to suck liquid into the syringe. Once you have the amount needed,... Read More
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Yes: If there's no specific reason your child shouldn't receive the shot, like an allergy, then, yes, most definitely. Flu shots can be given yearly after ... Read More
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Help breastfeeding: Lactation consultants are trained to help identify problems with breastfeeding, either mom- or child-related. They can help with technique, latching, ... Read More
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Depends on the type: There are hearing screens and full blown hearing tests. Screens may be simple, brief tests where a soft-tipped probe is held gently in your ear, speci... Read More
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Dental block: Your dentist may be able to help you. Similar to folks who grind their teeth at night, a dental block may help alleviate your cheek chewing. Also, som... Read More
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Higher risks: People forget that there is no "risk-free" choice. Shots aren't risk free, but the only option is to remain at risk for all the really bad illnesses f... Read More
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Real food, baby-fied: Whole grains, fresh veggies, fruits - blended smooth. See drgreene.Com & his “whiteout campaign“ for great advice on starting babies off right to a li... Read More
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Not all folks get it: Only about 80% of people are sensitive to the irritant effects of urushiol, the chemical in the resin of these plants that binds to the skin and cause... Read More
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May or may not be OK: It may be ok, if the baby is otherwise acting and growing well. But, if it is a sudden change from previous stool color/pattern, green stool may indic... Read More
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Many reasons: Babies can go through up and down appetite periods, just like everyone. But, if it is a significant decline, if your baby isn't growing well, seems si... Read More
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Supportive care: Elevating their heads (a car seat angle is good) & using a cool mist humidifier can help. (be sure to clean the humidifier daily - mold grows fast.) a... Read More
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No: Babies don't need shoes to develop or learn to walk at all. For safety and cold protection away from home, they are a good idea, but learning to walk ... Read More
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Depends on "rough": Depends on your definition of "roughhousing". Babies need physical activity to develop nerve-muscle control/connections. Engaging with them is safe le... Read More
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Call for questions: Common reactions after vaccines include mild fussiness, low grade fevers for a day or two, and maybe a mild pink rash. (certain vaccines, like measles... Read More
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6 months: Refrigerated milk must be used within 24-48 hours, but properly frozen breast milk can be safely stored for up to 6 months.
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Oct 17, 2011
Without hesitation, I can say that, having met him, Dr. Alexander is one of the nicest, hardest working, and most devoted pediatricians I have ever met. He is a genuinely nice person that families eve...Read More
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Nov 29, 2019
I would trust a doctor of osteopathy 100 times over before I would western, mainstream emergency medicine. Thank you so much for confirming what I already suspected for years.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Alexander is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I get sick often, and buy loads ofI'll try a mor medicine to "help" . But most of the time I skip the medicine because I feel no different.
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