My son has seizures. They are a particular type called nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy, so his seizures frequently occur at night. This makes him sleep poorly much of the time. We have tried many natural ways to improve his sleep, but I am against sleep medications for my 12 year old boy. Do you think I should give in and try them?
That is a very difficult problem. People know about general epilepsy or seizures, but they are not aware that there are many different forms of seizures. There is good news on the horizon for you. Some researchers have
Emergency Room: Yes or No?
by Dean Heller MD April 26th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
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
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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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