My son, who is a wild 12 year old, has been to the emergency room (ER) too many times to count. Some of the time he has a clear problem that has to be fixed, like a clear broken bone, but other times we just go, and they watch him for a while and just send him home. Is there a list of clear cut problems that require an ER visit for children? I have no medical training, other than him, and I'm always confused about this.
It can be difficult to decide, and many people struggle with the same
Swimming Pool Safety and Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP April 24th, 2013 | Pediatrician on Call
I am moving into a new home with a swimming pool soon. I am worried about my two year-old daughter's safety around the pool. Is it too early to begin swimming lessons?
With summer approaching, people go outside in the sun and enjoy all types of activities, including swimming. Safety around water is very important. Between 2005 and 2009, there were 3,553 fatal unintentional drownings annually. That is ten events every day of the year. More than 50% of drowning victims required hospitalization or transfer for further specialized care. When you compare this with the 6% of other unintentional injuries,
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With summer approaching, people go outside in the sun and enjoy all types of activities, including swimming. Safety around water is very important. Between 2005 and 2009, there were 3,553 fatal unintentional drownings annually. That is ten events every day of the year. More than 50% of drowning victims required hospitalization or transfer for further specialized care. When you compare this with the 6% of other unintentional injuries,
Why Posture Matters
by Editorial Team April 24th, 2013 | Special Interest Section
“Stand up straight!†“Sit up straight!†“Quit slouching!†“Do you want a hunchback? Stand up!â€
Sound familiar? You probably heard these commands over and over as a kid and maybe, even as an adult, still have to deal with them. This is because, as annoying as it is to be yelled at to “sit up straightâ€, practicing good posture is good for your health.
Proper posture really isn’t that hard:
1. Keep your back straight—pretend there is a string attached to the back of your head, right where it starts to round downward and it is pulling you upwards…sort of like
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Sound familiar? You probably heard these commands over and over as a kid and maybe, even as an adult, still have to deal with them. This is because, as annoying as it is to be yelled at to “sit up straightâ€, practicing good posture is good for your health.
Proper posture really isn’t that hard:
1. Keep your back straight—pretend there is a string attached to the back of your head, right where it starts to round downward and it is pulling you upwards…sort of like
The Effects of Binge Drinking on Women
by Kimberly Hays April 23rd, 2013 | Health Observance
Alcohol Awareness Month this April draws attention to the risks of alcohol. Because of this, I will explain the effects that binge drinking has on women. It is an alarming practice that is growing in the United States, and can lead to many problems, both socially and health wise. This is especially true in women who are pregnant or who are planning on becoming pregnant in the near future. Binge drinking is unsafe for men and women alike, but the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is bringing the effects of binge drinking on women to the forefront this year.
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Teens & PMS
by Dean Heller MD April 19th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
My daughter is only 17 and not yet sexually active. She is a musician and spends many hours a day practicing on her instruments. We have noticed that she really has particularly bad PMS. What should we do? It seems to be affecting her ability to practice during that time, and she becomes very emotional because of this.
PMS or pre menstrual symptoms are a set of symptoms that occur in the week prior to the monthly menstrual cycle. They consist of cramping, bloating, and breast tenderness, as well as irritability and lack of sleep. In your daughter's case, you
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PMS or pre menstrual symptoms are a set of symptoms that occur in the week prior to the monthly menstrual cycle. They consist of cramping, bloating, and breast tenderness, as well as irritability and lack of sleep. In your daughter's case, you