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Dr. Barbara Summers

The Stingray Shuffle and Other “Life” on the Beach

June 14, 2019 By Dr. Barbara Summers

You already know the “Baby Shark” song and dance but do you know the “Stingray Shuffle”? It’s definitely one you and your family should add to your dance list before heading to the beach. Actually, there are several things beach goers should know to have the safest possible family beach vacation. Below are some quick […]

Filed Under: Helpful Articles Tagged With: beach safety, beach vacation, jellyfish, man of war, rip current, rip tide, safety, sharks, stingray, undertow

Newborn Screening…What’s the Meaning?

February 9, 2018 By Dr. Barbara Summers

In 1968 the state of Tennessee started it’s state newborn screening program. It was designed to screen infants shortly after birth that may have a treatable condition that is not immediately recognizable. The current program consists of three parts : *A blood sample that screens for inherited conditions that are treatable if identified early *A […]

Filed Under: Helpful Articles Tagged With: early detection, genetic disease, genetics, Krabbe, newborn screen, newborn tests

BOO to the Flu!

February 10, 2017 By Dr. Barbara Summers

Well, it’s here, no doubt about it. The dreaded FLU! All around Knoxville and surrounding counties, schools are closing due to illness in both the students and the teachers. Here is a little information on the facts of the flu… Influenza (“the flu”) is a VIRAL illness. Symptoms may include: fever, cough, headache and or […]

Filed Under: Helpful Articles Tagged With: abdominal pain, body aches, congestion, cough, fever, flu, headache, influenza, runny nose, sore throat, vomiting

Accidental Poisoning

February 9, 2016 By Dr. Barbara Summers

Accidental poisoning is a common concern in the pediatric population. Unfortunately, accidental poisoning is caused by ingesting many household items. Children swallow harmful substances even though they have a bad taste or smell. Poisoning occurs almost exclusively in kids under the age of six and most often by boys under the age of three. Accidental […]

Filed Under: Helpful Articles Tagged With: accidental, antidotes, harmful substances, household items, ingestion, poison, poisoning

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