In the United States, we believe in checks and balances from the Federal Government to the hospital. Our assumption is that there is someone safeguarding the consumer. In recent years, we've seen the consequences when no one is watching businesses and banks.
January 03, 2011 | 1126
December 30, 2010 | 1126
Most people have heard of intensive care units (ICUs). But when a loved one gets admitted to an ICU, lots of people realize that they don't really understand what's going on.
So, they hop on the internet and start looking for answers.
Now, I myself am quick to hop onto Wikipedia to find answers, but for questions like "What does it mean to be in an ICU?" the Wikis really aren't that good.
Here, I'll give you the links, so you can take a look for yourself:
December 29, 2010 | 1126
As moms celebrated the recent delivery of their new bundle of joy, the Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research at Texas Children's Hospital delivered some unexpected holiday cheer along with the gift of vaccination through the "cocoon strategy" vaccination program.
December 28, 2010 | 1126
I am often asked, "What foods should I stay away from when I'm breastf
eeding?"
Actually, you don't have to be on a strict diet when you're breastfeeding. Your baby has already been exposed to the foods you eat while you are pregnant by swallowing the amniotic fluid around them in the womb.
December 21, 2010 | 1126
On November 30, 2010, the U.S. and Canada released new guidelines for calcium and vitamin D intake. The vitamin D guidelines have long been awaited as there is tremendous interest in health effects of vitamin D. I have been privileged to participate in the development of these new as well as the previous guidelines. Here are some key points related to vitamin D and children: