Archive for February, 2009
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Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Have you noticed anything different on the School Kids Healthcare website within the past week? There is now a “share link” on all SKHC product pages. This new bookmark link features all the most popular social networking sites, including some of the not so known ones, to allow you to [...]
Salma Hayek Stirs the International Breast Feeding Pot
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
When I first heard that Salma Hayek gave breast milk to an African baby, I was initially ok with it. There are many babies in need around the world and I didn’t see how Salma giving her milk to a baby in need in Africa was any different that moms [...]
Congress Considers NIH Funding Boost for Research
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
We wanted you to know that right now, Congress is negotiating and debating the size of an increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We urge you to keep an eye on this important debate; it could affect medical research funding – and particularly pediatric cancer [...]
Pediatrics Now February Update: Nutrition Make-Over
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
The Pediatrics Now February update is live and features a nutrition make-over.
You’ve got milk in your frig but what about your kids’ bodies? If your home is like most homes these days, your kids are not big fans of the white stuff they used to drink as their #1 choice [...]
Baby Alpima Clothing Made of 100% Pima Cotton
Alpima offers premium garments, made of 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton and 100% Baby Alpaca fleece, to savvy individuals looking for quality garments made of exotic fibers. We strive to offer top quality goods at reasonable prices, with direct links to our suppliers.
Baby Alpima’s line of 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton, use no chemicals, only the use [...]
This just in: TV watching as a teen may cause depression as an adult
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
As if being a teenager isn’t complicated enough, a new study out this month puts the spot light on teen TV viewing and an association with later development of depression.
Published in this month’s Archives of General Psychiatry, the study found a dose response effect. The more tv viewing the teens [...]
It’s Not Too Late: Shop CureSearch for Valentine’s Day!
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re stuck for a gift, or if you’d like to give a gift that benefits kids with cancer, visit our special Young Artists’ Gift Shop Valentine’s page.
Whether it’s a bouquet from ProFlowers, delicious cookies from Mrs. Fields, jewelry from Beads of [...]
Causes of the Common Cold in Babies
Submitted by Child n’ Parent.com
You’re expecting a baby soon or just had one. You’re babysitting an infant or toddler for the first time. You’ve just set up your toddlers first playdate. These three scenarios have one thing in common beyond the obvious. With over 100 viruses that cause the common cold lurking about, the very [...]
You can’t smell the roses if you’re too plugged in
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Have you ever had a perfect weekend? We did - just this past weekend. The weekend accomplished what a perfect weekend is supposed to - unwinding everyone so we can start the new week off fresh and relaxed.
We stumbled upon the “just right” mix of everything - family time, “me” [...]
A Great Site To Learn More About Pediatric Clinical Trials
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Today we wanted to recommend to you to a terrific website hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically for parents of children who are participating in clinical trials.
Although the information presented is not limited to pediatric cancer clinical trials, the site is packed with valuable information regarding [...]
Team Leaders Wrap Up Successful DC Session
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
CureSearch was honored to host several dozen volunteer leaders in Washington, DC on Monday and Tuesday of this week, for the annual Team Leader meetings session on Capitol Hill.
Together, several dozen advocates made an incredible 250 Hill visits. In all, they raised the issue of appropriately funding childhood cancer [...]
Is insurance really driving the medical system bus?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Does insurance really drive the health care system? You bet. Dr. Dappen’s post on Better Health well describes the issues at play. Last year I, a physician, became a patient after herniating 2 lumbar discs, and experienced the dysfunction of the insurance system on the patient end. I had to [...]
What do you think of Michael Phelps now?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Did you ever learn about Achilles in school, or see the movie? We all know the reader’s digest version of the famous myth: mortal baby made immortal by his mom by being dipped into the river Styx, except for his heel…his only weakness and how he was killed in battle [...]
Shop CureSearch for Valentine’s Day
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Don’t look now, but Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away! This year, show someone you care and help to conquer childhood cancer at the same time.
In our Young Artists’ Gift Shop, CureSearch’s retail partners offer a number of terrific Valentine’s ideas that are sure to please that [...]
The Office and CPR Training
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Okay, so who watched The Office after the Super Bowl 43 Sunday night? Did the writer’s of The Office happen to catch the EMP Blog about “Stayin’ Alive” providing a near perfect beat to perform CPR to and decide to base a show around it?
It is about time The [...]
