Spring break is a great time to get away with family and beat those winter blues. Dr. Jennifer Guidroz, a Pediatrician at The Baton Rouge Clinic, answers some commonly asked…
We didn’t see Zika Virus coming to the US, nor did most care if it did. Without its association with microcephaly, it’s a minor illness with fever, rash, joint pain…
How is colon cancer detected? Colonoscopy is the recommended test to screen for colorectal cancer by the American College of Gastroenterology. Most patients should begin screening for colorectal cancer at…
A common misconception among parents today is that antibiotics will cure any ailment that plagues their child. Pediatricians are faced daily with the decision of whether or not antibiotics are…
The New Year is always a good opportunity to talk to your children about changing or improving lifestyle choices. Take this time to be creative in helping them come up…
As you may have already heard, there is a virus that is an emerging health concern that is disrupting travel plans for expectant mommies. The Zika virus is currently being…
Antibiotics: Are they helpful or harmful? The answer to both is: Yes! Over 85 years ago, the first antibiotic was invented. Even back then, they knew that antibiotics would change…
I’m currently taking medication to help fall asleep. Are there any side effects of which I should be aware? While medication can help with short term relief of insomnia, there…
What is Influenza? Influenza is a virus causing fever, chills, muscle aches, congestion and coughing, and occasionally vomiting and diarrhea. Although most children with influenza recover within a few days,…
Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is a contagious virus that affects tens of millions of Americans every year. Flu season lasts from about October through May each year, with a…