Practical Pediatrics- Providence, Rhode Island April, 2009

I had the chance to moderate a course given by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) last weekend. For many years I had the role as a speaker for these programs. These are great opportunities for primary caretakers, pediatricians and nurse practitioners to hear some very practical approaches to common problems in pediatrics. Providence, Rhode [...]

April 8, 2009 · fleickly · One Comment
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My letter to the editor of Bottom Line Personal

I have never written a letter to the editor that I have actually sent. Most of them wind up in the circular file (aka file 13, trash etc). I usually feel better having written them, but I do not have a track record in this regard. Perhaps doing this blog has emboldened me. After all [...]

February 15, 2009 · fleickly · No Comments
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Fenugreek and Legume Sensitivity

The case of Fenugreek Up until a week ago, I had never heard of fenugreek.  On my first day back at Riley to start the 2009 new year, I had a young man, just under 2 years of age who presented with concerns about reactions to legumes. The list of suspects included peas, green beans, [...]

January 12, 2009 · fleickly · 7 Comments
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