A group in San Francisco might succeed in proposing a circumcision ban for male minors on the November election ballot. This is the headline responsble for re-igniting the great circumcision debate. An obligatory media frenzy has followed. Did you know that Guy Ritchie allegedly underwent circumcision at Madonna’s request? (Did you care?) Apparently the practice...
Breaking News: Healthcare Research Blown Out Of Proportion In The Media!
Just type “studies show” into any search engine and the yield will be 20,000 entries strong. When it comes to science research in the media, things tend to get blown a little out of proportion. Some foods prevent cancer, some foods cause heart disease, some foods that prevent cancer cause heart disease. In an age where...
Pediatric Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Makes sense when you think about the large number of adults who suffer from strokes annually. But kids? Strokes in the pediatric population do happen, more often than you’d think. Stroke rates in children vary slightly from study to study, but the range is anywhere from 3 to...
Here Comes The Sun
It’s been a loooong winter of illness, snow, and feeling trapped indoors. Hello spring! Can you hear the collective sigh of relief emitted by all parents around the globe who have endured another season of frigid temps and stir crazy children? I forget about sun safety every year. I always need to re-educate myself,...
Drug Recalls–Is anything safe?
The short answer is Yes. We can look at drug recalls as terrifying or we can look at them as reassuring. The truth probably lies somewhere in the boring middle. Although the seeming constant news bytes surrounding the drug recall du jour can cause alarm, it’s important to consider that the removal of defective...
Diaper Rash–Ouch!
Otherwise known as irritant contact dermatitis, diaper rash is a common infant/toddler affliction. It’s a relatively minor issue in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable or challenging to treat. Diaper rash can be stubborn and sometimes downright painful. How do we keep the bums of our little...