Author Archives: Amanda Griffin

by Steven D. Blatt, MD Ever wonder what’s in your medical records?  Have you ever looked at your whole medical record?  Have you seen your child’s medical record or chart?  You know the joke about the doctor’s poor handwriting?  Well, … Continue reading →

by Steven D. Blatt, MD Starve a cold, feed a fever? Or is it, feed a cold, starve a fever? Everyone knows a normal temperature is 98.6º Fahrenheit. What’s a fever? 99º? 101º? Why does my doctor care if my … Continue reading →

by Steven D. Blatt, MD “Steven, don’t talk with your mouth full of food.” “Michael, take your elbows off the table.” “Ed, finish eating your vegetables.” Not great conversation.  When I was growing up, my brothers and I did hear … Continue reading →

by Steven D. Blatt, MD I’m tired.  I stayed up too late last night reading.  Ok, I was reading while I was watching the football game.   Anyway, I went to bed too late and got up too early resulting in … Continue reading →

by Steven D. Blatt, MD “Dr. Oz Investigates: Arsenic in Apple Juice” “Bachmann (Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann) claims HPV vaccine might cause ‘mental retardation” It seems that every day there is a new medical claim in the news. Dr. Mehmet … Continue reading →

by Howard L. Weinberger, MD & Steven D. Blatt, MD From time to time we hear stories on the news about toys or cosmetics having lead paint in them. If you are old enough, you may remember that gasoline was … Continue reading →

by Steven D. Blatt, MD “It’s only the flu.”  “It’s no big deal.”  “Everybody gets the flu.”  “The flu shot will make me sick.”  “I got it once.  Why do I need it again?”  These are just a few of … Continue reading →

by Steven D. Blatt, MD Ever wonder why kids need a physical examination to go to school?  From June to September, pediatric offices are packed with kids and parents getting their forms filled out for school.  Ironically, the main purpose … Continue reading →