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What do the letters FAAP after your doctors name mean?
A physician with the title FAAP (Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics) is a board-certified pediatrician.
What is Silliman University?
Silliman University AnswerSilliman University, sometimes simply referred to as SU or Silliman, is a private university located in Dumaguete City, Philippines. The University was established as Silliman Institute in 1901 by the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., upon a grant bequeathed by an American businessman named Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman. Silliman Institute initially operated as a school for boys but later expanded to become a college in 1910. In 1913, it admitted its first female students and in 1938 acquired university status. During World War II, the University was occupied by the Japanese forces and was converted into a garrison. It was liberated in 1945 by a combined American and Filipino forces and control was restored to the university administration.With the rise of student activism in the 1970's, the University was temporarily closed-down in 1972 by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos when he declared martial law. The University was one of the first two schools to be closed, and the last to be re-opened.At present, the University is composed of ten colleges, four schools, and two institutes with an enrollment of at least 8,600 students from around the Philippines and from at least 20 foreign countries. As the first American private university in the Philippines, it is registered as a National Landmark by the National Historical Institute.Accreditation:Silliman is one of only five universities in the Philippines with "Institutional Accreditation" by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) and one of few universities that have been granted full autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education. Currently, it has the highest number of accredited programs in the country, fourteen of which are on Level IV accreditation status.The University is accredited mainly with three agencies: the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities-Accrediting Agency, Inc., and the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia.
What causes white chunks in tonsils?
These are called tonsilloliths (or tonsilliths, as I so affectionately nicknamed them). They are the result of bacteria and food particles that get stuck in the pockets of your tonsils. This condition is totally harmless and commonly occurs in children and young adults, but also in adults. The only real cure is to have your tonsils removed, but this is costly, often unnecessary and can be a threat to your health, since your tonsils help to guard the body against bacteria. They stink. But you can live with it. I just push them out with my finger or the blunt end of my toothbrush. Here is the best medical/scientific explanation I've found: "What are tonsil stones? The tonsils usually appear like small, dimpled golf balls set on either side of the back of the throat. Children with large tonsils and deep crypts often get food particles trapped in there. Because saliva contains digestive enzymes, trapped food begins to break down. Particularly, the starch or carbohydrate part of the food melts away, leaving firmer, harder remains of food in the tonsils. This does not look like the food that went into the mouth. There is more to these hard lumps than just food. The tonsils also trap other mouth debris such as bacteria and old cells from the surface of the mouth's lining. Some of these cells contain small amounts of keratin, the same substance found in fingernails and rhinoceros horns. Whatever the nature of the debris, it is then attacked by white blood cells. The aftermath of this battle leaves the crevices of the tonsil strewn with hardened remains. Most people swallow this material without ever noticing it, while it is still tiny. In those whose tonsils are large, however, the particles can lodge in the deep crypts, where they continue to grow. The enlarging lumps are called calculi of the tonsil, or tonsilloliths (tonsil stones). These stones are most common during adolescence. Microscopic studies of these tonsilloliths have shown them to contain a combination of food particles, bacteria, oral debris, and white blood cells in a concentrically laminated pattern -- rather like a pearl. Usually they are small gritty particles found in the center of soft, cheesy flecks. Sometimes, however, they become quite large, appearing as rough, yellow or gray, round stones. At times they reach an extraordinary size. Affected people usually have a history of repeated attacks of tonsillitis in earlier years. Alan Greene MD FAAP
What is the average weight of a 14 year old girl who is 5 feet?
Since you are 5' tall, you should weigh around 100 lbs. That would be your healthiest weight. For every inch more you should weigh an extra five lbs. For example, if you grow another inch, you should weigh 105. Another two inches, you should weigh 110...and so on.
Erythema toxicum?
DefinitionErythema toxicum is a common, noncancerous skin condition seen in newborns.Alternative NamesErythema toxicum neonatorumCauses, incidence, and risk factorsErythema toxicum may appear in 50 percent or more of all normal newborn infants. It usually appears in term infants between the ages of 3 days and 2 weeks.Its cause is unknown.The condition may be present in the first few hours of life, generally appears after the first day, and may last for several days. Although the condition is harmless, it can be of great concern to the new parent.SymptomsThe main symptom is a rash of small, yellow-to-white colored papules surrounded by red skin. There may be a few or several papules. They usually appear on the face and middle of the body, but may also be seen on the upper arms and thighs.The rash can change rapidly, appearing and disappearing in different areas over hours to days.Signs and testsExamination by your health care provider during a routine well-baby exam is usually sufficient to make the diagnosis. No testing is usually needed.TreatmentThe large red splotches typically disappear without any treatment or changes in skin care.Expectations (prognosis)The rash usually clears within 2 weeks. It is usually completely gone by age 4 months.See also: MiliaComplicationsThere are no complications.Calling your health care providerDiscuss the condition with your health care provider during a routine examination if you are concerned.
