How to Raise Your Child without Owning a Thermometer Jay Berger, M.D., F.A.A.P. One of a parent’s greatest fears is FEVER!!! I would like to tell you that “fever is your friend.” Yes, that dreaded temp of 103°F at 3 in the morning is… a good thing. I know it sounds crazy, but this is what science…
By: Karl Neuman, MD Are you familiar with the harmful effects that may result from medications you give your children? That when you give more than one medication, the two may interact and cause adverse reactions not caused by one alone? That travel-related factors can cause additional interactions? Reactions to medications are common. Each year, more…
VEGETARIAN KIDS Joan Lisanne Lange, M.D., F.A.A.P. More children and teenagers than ever are following a vegetarian or vegan diet. Sometimes kids “go veg” just because their parents do or because it’s part of their culture. Some have decided they don’t want to eat cute furry animals anymore. Also, teenagers may be searching for a little bit…
Howard Kraft, M.D. Cancer of the cervix is the most preventable female cancer. The Human Papilloma Virus [HPV] is a sexually transmitted virus that significantly increases the risk of cancer of the cervix. The October 2011 issue of National Geographic Magazine reports that cervical cancer is most lethal in countries where the human papilloma virus…
Airplane EarLindsay Block, M.D. Many of us have experienced Airplane ear, also called barotrauma, during air travel. Airplane ear is caused by an imbalance in the air pressure in the middle ear space and the air pressure in the environment. Most people experience airplane ear during take-off when the plane is ascending quickly, or during…
By: Karl Neuman, M.D. You need not be under suspicion of possessing narcotics to be hassled by security and customs inspectors at airports. Families have been hassled for merely carrying everyday, over-the-counter medications, have had the medications confiscated, missed their flights and, very rarely, been detained to explain their “crime.” Moreover, once overseas, obtaining medication…
Karl Neuman, M.D. There is nothing novel about infants traveling by air. They have been doing so since time immemorial, long before adults. Legend has it that they were “delivered” by storks, and were never the worse for their trips. Of course, stork flights skimmed rooftops, eliminating concerns of high altitude and accompanying ear issues,…
Adam Beckerman, M.D. Colon cancer and rectal cancer (cancer of the last few inches of the colon) is together known as Colorectal Cancer or CRC. In the United States, one hundred forty thousand new cases are diagnosed each year with fifty one thousand deaths occurring annually. Fortunately, recent research has yielded techniques that make colorectal cancer…
Mark W. Dobriner, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S. If colon and rectal cancers are detected early, 90% are curable. Unfortunately, by the time colon cancer is detected, approximately 60% of those cancers have already spread to either lymph glands or to distant sites (metastases.) That is why it is important to remember that the best treatment for…
By Norma Montiel, M.D. This article is sponsored by Central Business Systems, visit their website at Central Business Systems Summer is almost here and those warm sunny days are just around the corner. Just think about how wonderful it will be to step outside and feel those warm rays on your face and arms after such a…