http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:39:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/know-what-to-expect-for-this-years-flu-season/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/know-what-to-expect-for-this-years-flu-season/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:43:10 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=1321 The most common time of year that seasonal flu outbreaks occur is Fall through early Spring, making the winter months prime-time for contracting the virus. Although it’s not always thought of as a serious or life-threatening condition, various versions of the flu spread and affect people differently, ultimately raising the risk for complications. As flu...Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/know-what-to-expect-for-this-years-flu-season/feed/ 0 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/care-seat-safety-and-the-rules-of-the-road-for-grandparents/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/care-seat-safety-and-the-rules-of-the-road-for-grandparents/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:47:05 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=1102 Whether you’re driving your grandchildren around town or taking them on a road trip, using a seat belt or car seat is crucial. A study in the August 2011 issue of Pediatrics Digest reports that children were 50% less likely to suffer injuries in an auto accident when their grandparents were driving compared to when their parents were...Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/care-seat-safety-and-the-rules-of-the-road-for-grandparents/feed/ 0 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/protecting-your-teens-from-chemical-highs/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/protecting-your-teens-from-chemical-highs/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:24:20 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=1155 With the rise in available prescription narcotics, teens now have even more opportunities to experiment with drugs. However, if you thought locking your medicine cabinet was the only thing to worry about in your home, think again. Due to easy accessibility, teens are increasingly using common house-hold products and synthetic (man-made) marijuana to get “high”....Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/protecting-your-teens-from-chemical-highs/feed/ 0 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/avoiding-injury-in-school-sports-maintain-the-machine/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/avoiding-injury-in-school-sports-maintain-the-machine/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:39:03 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=1000 With the start of the school year comes the start of the school sports calendar. Football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, even dance classes… No matter what the activity, organized athletics are a fabulous outlet for kids and teens. Sports exercise the body and teach the importance of teamwork. However, they also carry a risk of injuries....Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/avoiding-injury-in-school-sports-maintain-the-machine/feed/ 0 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/hand-washing-the-single-greatest-childhood-disease-prevention/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/hand-washing-the-single-greatest-childhood-disease-prevention/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:34:02 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=918 Most parents say they would do anything to keep their child safe and healthy.  They would throw themselves in front of a speeding car in order to save their child’s life.  They would gladly donate an organ if their child needed one. These parents are sincere and passionate when they say that they would give...Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/hand-washing-the-single-greatest-childhood-disease-prevention/feed/ 5 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/when-to-seek-help-for-insect-bites-on-children/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/when-to-seek-help-for-insect-bites-on-children/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:29:52 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=936 Many wonderful things come with summer – long days filled with sunshine, lemonade stands and  swimming in the neighborhood pool. One thing that’s not so nice is the reappearance of biting insects. Chiggers, mosquitoes, no-see-ums… in other words, bugs.  Most insect bites are nothing more than an annoyance, but in rare instances, insect bites can cause...Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/when-to-seek-help-for-insect-bites-on-children/feed/ 4 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/seton-offering-free-heart-screenings-for-high-school-students/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/seton-offering-free-heart-screenings-for-high-school-students/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:04:08 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=901 Championship Heart Foundation is partnering with Seton Heart Institute and Seton Highland Lakes Hospital to provide FREE heart screening for high school athletes. WHO: Any high school student (14-18) WHAT: EKG and limited echocardiogram with immediate results interpreted by board certified cardiologists. WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th from 8 AM to 12 PM. WHERE: Seton Burnet...Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/seton-offering-free-heart-screenings-for-high-school-students/feed/ 0 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/protect-young-children-from-heat-stroke/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/protect-young-children-from-heat-stroke/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:32:44 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=862 2010 had the highest number of child deaths from heat stroke on record. 49 children lost their lives last year while left alone in cars; over a quarter of those deaths took place in Texas. Although heat stroke deaths can occur at surprisingly low temperatures, Texas children are especially vulnerable because we have so many...Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/protect-young-children-from-heat-stroke/feed/ 3 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/pcrr-now-offers-fluoride-varnish/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/pcrr-now-offers-fluoride-varnish/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:31:01 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=805 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, estimates that more than 40% of children have tooth decay by the age of five. Making cavities the most common infectious disease among American children. Fluoride varnish is a great way to combat the problem at an early age; it has proven to reduce cavities by 67%,...Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/pcrr-now-offers-fluoride-varnish/feed/ 0 http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/beat-the-rush-schedule-back-to-school-checkups-now/ http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/beat-the-rush-schedule-back-to-school-checkups-now/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:15:27 +0000 Dr. Marta Katalenas M.D. http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/?p=813 Although summer is just getting underway, it’s not too early to schedule a back-to-school check-up for your children. Summer appointment slots are filling up fast, so call the Pediatric Center of Round Rock today at (512) 733-5437. A well-child checkup is an important part of making sure your child is healthy and up-to-date on all...Read the Rest of Article]]> http://www.drkatalenas.com/drkatalenas/beat-the-rush-schedule-back-to-school-checkups-now/feed/ 0