Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term for a number of conditions that result in scarring of the lungs. The scarring, also known as fibrosis, damages the lungs and makes it harder to breathe. Healthy lungs contain tiny air sacs called alveoli. With ILD, the delicate tissue surrounding these alveoli becomes inflamed and thickened. […]
Vomiting in Kids
Vomiting, also known as throwing up, is a common occurrence in children. While it can be unsettling for parents, it’s usually not a cause for major alarm. However, it’s important to understand the potential causes and how to manage them to ensure your child’s well-being. Causes of vomiting in kids Several factors can trigger vomiting […]
Welcome, Nurse Practitioner Nancy Jones!
Nancy Jones, APRN, CPNP-PC, has joined Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics as a pediatric nurse practitioner. She previously held the same position at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Nurse Practitioner Jones received her Masters of Nursing Science in Pediatric Primary Care at UAMS in Little Rock after completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Arkansas […]
Stress Control Apps
Are you feeling stressed? Are you sure? There are apps to deal with stress, but you might wonder how valuable they are. After all, being alerted that you are under stress doesn’t automatically reduce the level of stress you’re feeling. maybe it’s better not to have it pointed out! Let’s take a closer look at […]
Getting Kids to Take Their Medicine
Children sometimes need to take medicine — and don’t want to. Adults also sometimes don’t want to take medicine, but as parents, we have a responsibility to get those antibiotics or fever remedies into those children. So what are the best ways of getting kids to take their medicine? A firm stance If your child […]
The Dangers of Sitting
Many of us start the day sitting down to breakfast or coffee and the news. Then we sit in a car for our morning commute, sit for eight hours or so at work or school, and sit back down for dinner. In the evening, we sit and watch TV, chat with friends, or play games. […]
MANA Recognizes 2024 Best Nurses
Stephanie Smith, LPN Renaissance Women’s Healthcare Stephanie Smith has been a Licensed Practical Nurse for twenty years. Smith is a nurse at Renaissance Women’s Healthcare, A MANA Clinic, where she works with Dr. Angela Curry, Dr. Julie Wilkie, and APRN Sarah Highfill. Before her current position, she worked with Dr. William McGowan and Dr. Clint […]
Understanding Ménière’s Disease
Ménière’s disease can be the cause of a number of different symptoms, so it might come up as a possible diagnosis for a range of problems. Diagnosis of this disorder involves two or more episodes of dizziness lasting from 12 minutes to 24 hours, measurable hearing loss, ringing in the ears, or a feeling of […]
Understanding Charcot Foot
Charcot foot is a rare and serious condition that affects the bones, joints, and soft tissues in the feet. It may also be called Charcot arthropathy. or Charcot neuropathy. The condition develops due to nerve damage (neuropathy), most commonly caused by diabetes. Having high blood sugar for a long time can lead to nerve damage. […]
Pediatricians on Vaccinations
“Vaccines are a victim of their own success,” Dr. Koehler suggests. Many of the common childhood diseases that made life for kids dangerous have now been nearly eradicated through vaccination. Parents may not see the point in immunizing children against diseases like polio or pertussis that we rarely hear of any more. Children who are […]