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Leaves of Three, Let it Be, Or Else: the Medicine Mom
Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Camping is a wonderful family affair. Children and parents work together to set up tents, start campfires, and swat away mosquitoes. De... Read more
Common Childhood Orthopedic Conditions
As your child's body grows, you may notice that growth isn't occurring completely on the straight and narrow. Many young children exhibit flatfeet, toe walking, pige... Read more
SAGE: Minnesota's Cancer Screening Program
The Sage Screening Program (formerly the Minnesota Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program) is a statewide comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening prog... Read more
MINNEAPOLIS- -Most adults have had the virus known as CMV, or cytomegalovirus, and they probably didn't even know it. But if an unborn baby is infected with the virus -- through his or her mother -- the consequences are very serious.
CMV is the second leading cause of mental retardation, after Down syndrome. There is currently no vaccine for CMV, but there are anti-virus meds that can be used in babies who already have a CMV infection. The virus is spread through close personal contact, such as kissing or sharing eating utensils. Pregnant women may not know they have the infection.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the United States. Figures from the American Cancer Society show more than 35 percent of woman over 40 are not getting screened for the disease. If you're afraid to get tested, don't be.
Brenda Rosier has had mammograms before. Her thoughts? "Cold. Hard. Painful," she says.
A mammogram is the most common procedure used by doctors to find breast cancer, but it's not the only way. One new option is a procedure known as ductal lavage.
"If you got used to it, [it is] just like having your annual pap smear," says patient Mary Pa
... Continue reading Detecting Breast Cancer.
Olympic Cyclist Puts a New Spin on Arthritis Awareness
World Champion cyclist Kristin Armstrong, 34, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis nearly seven years ago. Already an accomplished tri-athlete, slowing down wasn't an option so she turned to cycling as a sport that would be easier on her joints. Through hard work and determination, she is now preparing to compete as a cyclist in the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. This year, Armstrong is supporting the Arthritis Foundation's annual Arthritis Walk events and Team TripleFlex by sharing her personal success story.
This is an exciting time in the history of vaccines; even as our children reap the dramatic benefits of our national immunization programs, new vaccines are being developed and older ones improved. The results of this continued progress have led to an increasingly complex routine immunization schedule and a rise in the total number of vaccine doses required to completely immunize your child. Ongoing monitoring of vaccine safety by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control) also leads to occasional changes in routine vaccination. As a parent, it's
... Continue reading What's New in Vaccines.
Out and About with Food Sensitivities: Still Me - Allergy Free
By Melisa Priem
Ironically, food sensitivities are affecting a growing number of Americans during a time when people are eating out more and cooking less. Fortunately, many restaurants are responding to the increase in food sensitivities as gluten-free menus are slowly becoming as acceptable as kids' menus. National chains such as Outback Steakhouse, Wildfire, Biaggi's, and P.F. Chang all have gluten-free menus, as do local chains such as Big Bowl, Chianti Grill, and Axel's Bonfire. Even smaller, locally-owned restaurants such as The Hubbell house in Mantorville, MN are reacting to the drastic increase in gluten-
... Continue reading Out and About with Food Sensitivities: Still Me - Allergy Free.
Summer Sun Screen Mistakes, Myths and Solutions
Spring sun and the approach of summer remind many of us to get diligent about applying sunscreen before heading outdoors. But is that enough to protect your skin this summer? More than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
"Changes in the environment and popular misconceptions make it more important than ever to take steps that will minimize your exposure to cancer-causing UV rays," says Dr. Jessica Wu, resident dermatologist at EverydayHealth.com, the number 2 health destination online, and a clinical instructor in dermatology at USC Medical Scho
... Continue reading Summer Sun Screen Mistakes, Myths and Solutions.
Children's Physician Network Focuses Efforts to Combat Childhood Obesity
Ellen Pinkowski, RN
Children's Physician Network
Children's Physician Network (CPN), a network of 200 primary care clinicians and more than 500 pediatric specialists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, has been working to promote healthier lifestyles and combat obesity among pediatric and adolescent patients. Since late 2006, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and dieticians in CPN member clinics and affiliated hospitals, have been reviewing articles, information, and programs that promote healthier lifestyles and provide specific interventions for children and adolescents ide
... Continue reading Children's Physician Network Focuses Efforts to Combat Childhood Obesity.
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