There's interesting, and somewhat concerning, news this week about bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in some plastic bottles and canned goods. According to a …
Category: Patient care
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 …
Uptight staying upright
I fall. And when I fall, I usually hit my head. Hard. So, as I've followed the sad news about Natasha Richardson, I've fretted and …
Recessed memories
In today's Well, Tara Parker-Pope references a handful of studies that in one way or another, come to the same conclusion: recess is good for …