I'm the proud auntie of an adorable baby boy. Last spring, when my little nephew hadn't quite hatched yet, I spent a Saturday afternoon with …
Author: Erin Digitale
Risk vs. benefit: Roche pulls Accutane
Drug manufacturer Roche announced yesterday (6/09/09) that for financial reasons it will stop marketing Accutane, a medication for treating severe acne. Roche's patent on the …
The link between teen depression and suicide
Teen suicide often gets sensationalized by the media, says Frances Wren, MD, a child psychiatrist who directs the Child and Adolescent Depression Clinic at Lucile …
Better outlook for the earliest preemies?
The tiniest preemies, born between 22 and 26 weeks of pregnancy, now have a better chance of surviving the first year of life. The new …
Safer surgeries for kids? Check.
Safety checklists help pilots navigate takeoffs and landings, keep military operations on track and prevent nuclear power plants from melting down. Now, checklists are moving …
Things that puzzle me about the United States
I grew up in Canada, and despite having lived in the U.S. for almost nine years, or most of my adult life, I'm often bewildered …