Medical Notes: Week of March 18, 2018
A new test for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, treatment for colicky babies, and the long-term effect of letting kids under age twelve try alcohol.
Family and Interpersonal Relationships Sub-categories:
- Children and Parenting (365)
- Dating (8)
- Friendship (8)
- Interpersonal Relationships (12)
- Marriage (11)
- Relationships (42)
Misunderstanding Autism
Experts explain common misunderstandings about autism, how they affect treatment of people with autism, and how institutions might change their approach to improve treatment.
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Experts describe cyclic vomiting syndrome, and how the syndrome is often misdiagnosed and remains difficult to treat.
ADHD and Sleep Disorders (2018)
Experts discuss new research showing that most people with ADHD have a disordered body clock and how fixing the body clock could lessen the impact of both ADHD and other health problems.
Dashing Old Stuttering Myths (2018)
New research has several findings about stuttering including a structural deficiency in the brain's wiring, an inability to perceive rhythms, and a successful way to treat stuttering.
Medical Notes: Week of February 11, 2018
When should kids get their first smartphone?, the effect of loneliness on health, and a story that will make you think twice about stifling a sneeze.
Adult Bullies–More Common Than We Think (2018)
Experts describe adult bullying, where and how it occurs most, what they are seeking, who they target, why it continues, and what needs to happen to stop it.
Medical Notes: Week of February 4, 2018
Why the ozone layer is recovering, slowing the natural aging of your lungs by eating fresh tomatoes and apples, and at what age spending habits form.
When Should Kids Get a Phone?
Experts discuss dangers and cautions of getting a phone and how parents can decide when the time is right for their kids to “get connected.”
Egg Donation for Family and Friends (2018)
An author/journalist who has donated twice with vastly different results discusses the technology and what to look out for when approaching egg donation.
Dreams vs. Reality for Children in Poverty
Poor children often can’t access healthcare in spite of decades of efforts. A pediatrician who has established clinics for the poor discusses the problem.
Mental Health Treatment for Children (2017)
Experts discuss readiness of pediatricians to treat mental illness in children and efforts to be sure they’re prepared.
