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Can You Believe It? Health Hype Vs. Medical Science
I went to medical school a long time ago. In another millennium, on another coast, in a galaxy far, far away. I’ve forgotten a lot of what I learned, back in the dark ages before Twitter, and even Facebook. But the information I’ve learned since then has more than made up for what I’ve lost.…
What If My New Baby Has Down Syndrome? – A Road Map To The Early Doctors Visits
Honey, Do you have the diaper bag? she frantically asks as she fills bottles with formula. Yeah babe. We are ready…lets go so we arent late! he replies in a haste. What about the binky??? Dont forget his binky!!!! she implores. Ive got it all…just get him in the car seat and lets go!!! he hollers from the driveway as he starts the car.
How to Handle a Child’s Medical Crisis
In 1998, tragedy shattered Marie Lawson Fiala’s life as a wife, mother, and lawyer when her 13-year-old son, Jeremy, was felled by a massive hemorrhage from a ruptured artery deep in his brain. Within an hour, Jeremy was in a coma, sustained only by machines. Letters From A Distant Shore, Marie’s new memoir, tells the story of a mother’s ferocious care and fierce determination to bring her child home alive and functioning despite devastating loss. Here Marie shares her tips for dealing effectively with a child’s medical crisis.
How to Find Doctors to Birth Your Child
Once you find out you’re pregnant, you’re immediately faced with a million choices. In fact, if you’ve been planning your pregnancy for a while, your non-stop decision engine’s probably been revving for a while. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is the health care providers who support you throughout your pregnancy and help you bring your little one into the world. Finding a provider who supports your birth choices and makes you feel comfortable can reduce some of the stress of labor and delivery.
How to Find Out if a Plastic Surgeon Has a Medical License
Going under the knife can be a scary experience for even the most stoic individual. While most plastic surgery procedures are classified as routine, there are always risks with surgery. You want to be sure that your surgeon holds a current, valid medical license to perform your operation. In many states, physicians of any type can call themselves cosmetic surgeons and perform certain procedures. If it is important to you to use only a licensed plastic surgeon, you can take steps to check the licensing of the surgeon you plan to use.