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IllnessJuly 14, 2026 · 4 min readSore throat: when it is strep and when it is notMost sore throats are viral and get better on their own. Here is how to tell the difference, and when a test is worth it.Read article →InjuryJuly 2, 2026 · 5 min readIs it a sprain or a break? What we look forYou usually cannot tell from the outside — but there are a few signs that make us reach for the X-ray straight away.Read article →KidsJune 21, 2026 · 4 min readA parent's guide to fevers that are actually worryingThe number on the thermometer matters less than how your child is behaving. Here is what we watch for.Read article →GuidanceJune 9, 2026 · 3 min readUrgent care or the emergency room? A short guideChoosing right can save you hours and thousands of dollars. Choosing wrong can be dangerous. Here is the line we draw.Read article →SeasonalMay 28, 2026 · 4 min readHeat, ticks and pool ears: a Maryland summer checklistThe three things we treat most between June and September, and how to avoid all of them.Read article →PhysicalsMay 12, 2026 · 3 min readHow to get your sports physical done in one visitBring these four things and you will walk out with a signed form in about half an hour.Read article →