What do you get when you mix a new book, Autism Awareness Month and a connection to last week's post on pet therapy? …
Therapies
Pet Therapy, White House Style
Today marked the public debut of Bo, the First Dog. After spending the day at Hackensack University Medical Center, where a few special dogs are part of the healing process, I thought I'd revisit the concept of pet therapy I wrote about a few years ago. …
Abraham Cherrix update
Finally, a cheery update on the health status of Abraham Cherrix, the Chincoteague teen battling cancer. …
Cold Med Recall
Related to my post earlier this month, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association released a statement today announcing a voluntary recall of infant cold medications. The American Academy of Pediatrics press release about the recall follows. …
Flu vaccine update 2007
Once again, families across the nation are being admonished to get their kids flu shots. Why do I feel a bit like Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day"? …
FDA to ban cold and cough medications?
The U.S. FDA is rumored to be considering a ban on OTC cold and cough medications for young children. What are the implications? …
Confronting the Evidence
The upcoming Pangea Conference will feature thought-provoking sessions on vaccines, the ethics of CAM use in children, and the integrative care of children with autism. How much of what will be discussed is truly evidence-based and when does it matter? …
My Frozen Shoulder
A funny thing happened on the way to Ann Arbor. …
Follow-up on NYT Supplement Article: “oops”
Interesting correction published in today's NYT Science section - turns out the statistics used to highlight adverse reactions to supplements were misinterpreted. For my original post on this issue, click here. …
Telling the Whole Truth
I'm taking issue with The New York Times for unbalanced reporting today. All I'm asking for is a fair and level playing field. …