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How safe is rigorous exercise during pregnancy?
Much has been written about the pregnant Illinois woman who ran a marathon on the same day as giving birth. (It's an amazing story to me; …
Examining hand hygiene in the emergency department
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that emergency department visits are on the rise in the United States, resulting …
He’s not a caveman doctor, but he plays one on TV
Grant Lipman, MD, recently provided medical aid to 10 people living like cavemen in near-Paleolithic conditions - an area of the Rockies three hours by …
Teen benefited by Stanford surgeon’s passion for trauma care
One of the best parts of my job is interviewing physicians about the work they love. I recently spoke to Michael Edwards, MD, a neurosurgeon …
Preemies face increased risk of death in early adulthood, Stanford study finds
It's long been known that being born prematurely increases an infant's chance of dying in the first year of life. But for preemies who survive …
Study shows link between maternal IV fluids and weight loss in newborns
Doctors often use weight as an indicator of how well newborns, who typically lose a percentage of their birth weight within their first few days …
Decreasing demand on emergency department resources with "ankle hotline"
Sprained ankles were a common occurrence when I was growing up and, occasionally, prompted a visit to the emergency department to confirm the rapid swelling …
Prenatal exposure to pets may lower early allergy risks
I consider myself lucky when it comes to not having any food allergies, but I am allergic to cats and some dogs and, as I’ve …
New review of child health trials in developing countries
Over at the PLoS Medicine blog, Speaking of Medicine, there's an interesting post about a new booklet that summarizes pediatric trials conducted in developing countries during …
Does exposure to magnetic fields in pregnancy cause asthma? Maybe not…
You may have read about a new study, published yesterday in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine and now widely reported on, that documented a link …
Stanford projects selected as 2011 Saving Lives at Birth Challenge finalists
Two Stanford-developed projects aimed at curbing preventable deaths in newborn babies have been selected as finalists in a contest hosted by Saving Lives at Birth. …
New Stanford Hospital team ready to mobilize for disaster relief
When Stanford Hospital staff members volunteered to participate in a relief mission to post-earthquake Haiti last year, they were stunned over the number of deaths that could have …
Brain sponge: Stroke treatment may extend time to prevent brain damage
A new study in mice reports that admistering pharmacological doses of a "sponge-like" molecule that occurs naturally in the human body may stave off brain damage from stroke. …
A birthday message from Steve Carell to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
This year, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. In the above video, actor Steve Carell wishes the hospital a happy birthday and …
Lawn mower injuries a growing problem
Thanks to my father's love - and constant pursuit - of the perfectly manicured lawn, nothing can take me back to childhood summers like the …