Hello, I'm Dr. Flaura Koplin Winston. I'm a general pediatrician, a biomechanical engineer, and I co-direct The Center for Injury Research and Prevention at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. On March 21, 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines on child passenger safety, based on up-to-date information. In another Medscape video, I reviewed these recommendations. In this video, I'm going to give you practical information on how to relay this information to families and answer their questions. I'm going to focus on 2 controversial recommendations that caused a lot of buzz. The first one is to keep kids rear-facing until at least age 2 years. The other is to keep kids in booster seats longer, past age 8 years, until they reach 4 foot 9 inches, which might be between the ages of 8 and 12 years."
Jul 28, 2011
Severe Blisters and an Erythematous Rash on a Nursing Home Resident: Analyze This: Image of the Week
A bedridden 85-year-old woman with advanced multi-infarct dementia is presented from a nursing home for evaluation of a rash on her abdomen with a possible skin infection at her gastrostomy tube (G-tube) site.
The nursing-home staff first noticed the rash 2 days ago. It apparently began after levofloxacin therapy was started for a urinary tract infection. Because skin creases and the umbilicus were involved, a topical antifungal was started, but no improvement was noted. The patient has no fever or rigors.
On physical examination, the patient smiles when spoken to and has good ocular tracking, but she cannot meaningfully verbalize and follows only the simplest of commands. Her vital signs are within normal limits, and she appears to be in no distress. Other than baseline right-hemiparesis, examination yields unremarkable results except for the skin findings."
The nursing-home staff first noticed the rash 2 days ago. It apparently began after levofloxacin therapy was started for a urinary tract infection. Because skin creases and the umbilicus were involved, a topical antifungal was started, but no improvement was noted. The patient has no fever or rigors.
On physical examination, the patient smiles when spoken to and has good ocular tracking, but she cannot meaningfully verbalize and follows only the simplest of commands. Her vital signs are within normal limits, and she appears to be in no distress. Other than baseline right-hemiparesis, examination yields unremarkable results except for the skin findings."
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Cell Phones and Cancer: Is There a Connection?: Cell Phones and Cancer: Introduction
Medscape: Hello Dr. Volkow. What was your reaction to the WHO report concluding that electromagnetic fields from cell phones are 'possibly carcinogenic?' Do you believe that the available data support this conclusion?
Dr. Volkow: I think that the report was justified on the basis of results that are inconsistent but which cannot be ignored. It seems prudent in this situation -- in which there are some results [linking cell phone use with malignancy] -- to be cautionary. I think that is why they came up with this recommendation.
It wasn't strong evidence, which the authors of The Lancet paper discuss. However, they couldn't just dismiss and ignore the findings.
Medscape: I found it interesting that the INTERPHONE study showed that in all exposure groups except that with the highest cell phone exposure, there was actually a reduced or equal incidence of glioma compared with those who'd never used a cell phone. What do you make of this finding?"
Dr. Volkow: I think that the report was justified on the basis of results that are inconsistent but which cannot be ignored. It seems prudent in this situation -- in which there are some results [linking cell phone use with malignancy] -- to be cautionary. I think that is why they came up with this recommendation.
It wasn't strong evidence, which the authors of The Lancet paper discuss. However, they couldn't just dismiss and ignore the findings.
Medscape: I found it interesting that the INTERPHONE study showed that in all exposure groups except that with the highest cell phone exposure, there was actually a reduced or equal incidence of glioma compared with those who'd never used a cell phone. What do you make of this finding?"
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U.S. Debt Default Would Be Worse Than Lehman Brothers Collapse - Money Morning
BY DAVID ZEILER, Associate Editor, Money Morning
Each day that passes without a deal to prevent a U.S. debt default brings the United States closer to a financial calamity that would be more severe than the failure of Lehman Brothers in 2008.
Dueling speeches from U.S. President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH, Monday night did nothing to resolve the impasse between Republicans and Democrats over how to reduce budget deficits and raise the debt ceiling past the $14.3 trillion limit by Aug. 2.
The contentious rhetoric of recent days has raised concerns that lawmakers will fail to reach a compromise by the deadline – with disastrous consequences."
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Each day that passes without a deal to prevent a U.S. debt default brings the United States closer to a financial calamity that would be more severe than the failure of Lehman Brothers in 2008.
Dueling speeches from U.S. President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH, Monday night did nothing to resolve the impasse between Republicans and Democrats over how to reduce budget deficits and raise the debt ceiling past the $14.3 trillion limit by Aug. 2.
The contentious rhetoric of recent days has raised concerns that lawmakers will fail to reach a compromise by the deadline – with disastrous consequences."
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LIFESTYLE News, Jul 28, 2011
Entertainment / Lifestyle Malaysian Digest Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:04 PM PDT Can Malaysia beat Singapore (on aggregate) in the second leg of World Cup qualifying match tonight? |
Field hockey a âlifestyle,â not sport, for Highlands incoming senior The Record Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:31 PM PDT Northern Highlands incoming senior loves field hockey and has gained attention for her competitive spirit on the field. |
LIFESTYLE: Teen party at TGI Friday's Saturday Pacific Daily News Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:27 PM PDT A Midsummer Nightâs Dream Bash for Teens party is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at TGI Fridayâs in HagÃ¥tña. The event will run through 11 p.m. Must be between the ages of 13 and 17 to enter. The $10 cover charge includes sodas, light food, photo booth photos, and a chance to win cash prizes in three contests: best graffiti art, best break dancer, best dressed group. The school with the ... |
LIFESTYLE: National park hikes this weekend Pacific Daily News Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:27 PM PDT Guamâs National Parks have are holding special events each weekend this month to promote the islandâs Liberation Day history. Join a park ranger at the following locations for a guided walk through Guamâs past. Saturday at 2 p.m. hikers should meet Asan Bay Overlook to learn about Guamâs role after its liberation. Contact Benjamin Hayes for more information: benjamin_hayes@nps.gov ... |
LIFESTYLE: Cultural crafts workshop Pacific Daily News Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:27 PM PDT Sponsored by the Historic Inalahan Foundation, workshops will be offered each Saturday in July for residents to participate in craft lessons. Each lesson will feature a different craft including coconut leaf hats & fans, mwar (head garlands) with fresh flowers, shell carvings, wood carvings, miniature canoes, batik paintings, Chamorro cooking, clay pottery, and more. Artists interested in ... |
THE THRILL OF THE HUNT Orangeville Citizen Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:13 PM PDT attracted thousands of visitors to the Orangeville Fairgrounds last weekend. Everything related to the sportsmanâs lifestyle was on display, as well as the intricate sculpturing of White Tail Artistry of Caledon. White Tail artist John Sanzo posed with one of the studioâs creations. |
Misses martha New York Post Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:57 PM PDT Martha Stewart may not be in such a celebratory mood to mark her 70th birthday next week. Investors, too, aren't likely to cheer after the Domestic Diva's firm's second-quarter earnings fell as flat as a newbie baker's cake yesterday. The lifestyle company's operating loss widened... |
A sharp portrait of love, friendship and sisterhood Smoky Mountain News Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:46 PM PDT Danielle Ganekâs The Summer We Read Gatsby (ISBN 978-0-670-02178-9, $28.95) tells the story of two half-sisters, Cassie, a translator for a Swiss lifestyle magazine, and Peck, an often-unemployed actress who loves vintage clothing, gossip, and parties. |
Twain Hosts 3 r d Annual Ice Cream Social Hartford Courant Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:45 PM PDT Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page For Mark Twain House & Museum executive director Jeff Nichols , there's no other choice but chocolate. Communication director Jacques Lamarre is a bit more adventurous with is choice, chocolate peanut butter cup. Publicist Steve Courtney has a more refine palateâ¦he is a mint chocolate chip man. |
Posts Tagged âpersonal financesâ Svobodnaya-Gruzia.com Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:31 PM PDT Preserving money is some thing of the lifestyle for many men and women today. It can be simply because there are various distinct approaches which you will likely be in a position to buy the items you would like inside your life span too as numerous distinct choices to choose from. |
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