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. I work in an academic medical center, where the professorial track supports (and … [Read more...] about Can You Believe It? Health Hype Vs. Medical Science
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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...let’s go so we aren’t late!” he replies in a haste. “What about the binky??? Don’t forget his binky!!!!” she implores. “I’ve got it all...just get him in the car seat and let’s go!!!” he hollers from the driveway as he starts the car. The first well baby visit … [Read more...] about What If My New Baby Has Down Syndrome? – A Road Map To The Early Doctors Visits
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 … [Read more...] about How to Handle 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 … [Read more...] about How to Find Doctors to Birth Your Child
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 … [Read more...] about How to Find Out if a Plastic Surgeon Has a Medical License