Musician thrilled to compose new music following heart surgery When Channon Doerr was 8, a school nurse discovered he had a congenital heart defect. He didn’t let...
This week’s surprising health numbers are 3/6 and 4/12 When an infant has an ear infection, it can be hard to recognize. You watch for a telltale...
FDA warning highlights pharmacogenetics I care for adult patients in my practice, but I have two great reasons to keep a watchful eye on the pediatric...
See a doctor if serious symptoms persist It’s hard to fight something you can’t easily detect. Pneumonia is treatable, but spotting the infection early is a challenge. The...
Tips to keep your kids from hibernating When it’s dark long before dinnertime and temperatures are finger- and toe-numbing outside, the urge to hibernate hits. Although...
Surprisingly simple bedroom changes that work If allergy symptoms disturb your sleep at night, some simple changes to your sleeping environment might help you find relief, says allergist...
As a parent, you can help As children with autism grow into teenagers, parents face simple but daunting questions: Will they be able to get a...
How to avoid being blindsided by weight gain Even when you think you’re eating healthy, you may want to think again — there are some foods...
Research shows gaze changes in infants When diagnosing children with autism, the eyes are an area of focus. That’s because the tendency to let eyes wander and...
Standardizing procedures helps ensure consistent care Patient safety is a major concern in any hospital setting and in cardiac and vascular surgery it mandates every action...