Study validates concussion assessment tools for children (published 7/26/17): http://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/07/26/Concussion072617 Woodinville Pediatrics uses the updated version of these tools, SCAT5 and Child SCAT5 General advice regarding concussion from the AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/sports-injuries/Pages/Concussions.aspx Study of football players’ brains, including a majority of ex-NFL players […]
Meet the Pediatricians-February 16, 2017
We will have a meet-the-pediatricians’ evening meeting on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 PM with Dr. Nakahara and Dr. Anderson. These meetings are for those expecting a child, or potentially new patients to our practice. If you are interested, please call our office […]
A Single Concussion May Have Lasting Impact-from NY Times
A Single Concussion May Have Lasting Impact By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS OCT. 5, 2016 Credit Getty Images A single concussion experienced by a child or teenager may have lasting repercussions on mental health and intellectual and physical functioning throughout adulthood, and multiple […]
US Kids 47th out of 50 for aerobic fitness-from theconversation.com
Beyond Olympic gold: US kids getting lapped in aerobic fitness October 10, 2016 8.59pm EDT Grant Tomkinson, Associate Professor, University of North Dakota Women’s 4 x 100 meter relay winners getting the gold. REUTERS/Stoyan Neon While the U.S. brings home more […]
Why get flu vaccine: from Huffington Post
From Huffington Post: With summer decidedly behind us, it’s time to start thinking about where to get this year’s flu shot. Yes, it’s flu season again. And yes, the best way to protect yourself from coming down with the virus […]
