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There seems to be an explosion of new apps being developed for computers, tablets and smartphones each day. While it can seem overwhelming, some of these apps are worth learning about. And the best part is that most of them are free or very inexpensive. For those still unfamiliar with what an “app” is, think [...]
by Tiffani Lawton, RN Recently, the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) discussed growing drug shortages at their Summer Meeting. In 2010, the Food and Drug Administration reported that 178 “medically necessary” drugs were in short supply. Now, the number has grown to about 200. The FDA requires that drug manufacturers provide notifications 6 [...]
Last month I wrote, Is it ADHD… and why do I need to know? I decided to follow up with a basic primer of important things parents should know once their child receives a diagnosis of ADHD. What does it look like? ADHD affects between 5% and 9% of the school age population. You are [...]
Do you have a nagging feeling that perhaps your child is just a little more active or impulsive than is typical? Or has the school raised concerns that perhaps your child is having trouble paying attention and could be doing a better job getting their work done or following directions? You have heard the term [...]
Eric Topol, MD, Genomic Medicine I recently reviewed an article by Eric Topol, MD, entitled, A Tale of Two Countries: Genotyping To Avoid a Dreaded Drug Side Effect. This article highlights a specific drug, Tegretol, that has a known and potentially fatal side effect or hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. This side effect CAN be predicted, as [...]
ADHD Could Be Misdiagnosed In Nearly 1 Million US Kids Say Researchers There is a plethora of information on the web about ADD/ADHD. Books are being sold by the millions, psychologists are raking it in and pharmaceutical companies just keep putting more and more medications on the market padding the industry pockets. Controversy over whether [...]
Over the years, my son’s (JJ) challenges have included low impulse control, poor concentration and processing issues. The kids at school knew what buttons to push getting JJ into trouble regularly. At 16 when JJ was suspended from school for low impulse control, this was a wake-up call. I was scared because at 18, if [...]
