Pediatric HLD: Lipids in the Little Ones
Dyslipidemia most likely starts in childhood, so what can we do about it?
October 2021
HLD in Adults: the Good (HDL), the Bad (LDL), and the Ugly (ASCVD)
What lifestyle modifications should we recommend to patients with HLD? How do we calculate ASCVD risk? And should we just cut corners and add statins to our water supply?
Lead Screening: The Risks are Real
Did you know that lead screening requirements vary by state? How about the fact that lead levels vary substantially among cities within a given state? And what’s so special about houses built before 1978?
Iron Deficiency in Kids: Time for More Spinach
How common is iron deficiency? Is a CBC all we need for screening? And can iron deficiency cause symptoms in the absence of anemia?
Sports Injuries: Bring on the Pain
Sports injuries are common, especially in our own Dr. Siegert, who walks us through a couple cases from his own decorated athletic history.