MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'for parents'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:54:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445801&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fimmunization-recommendations-the-2011-update%2F2011.02.07 [Last] week, Pediatrics published their yearly update to the recommended immunization schedule. Each year, the immunization schedule is reviewed, and when necessary, guidelines are changed to improve protection for children. Changes stem from new studies that provide insight into immunization spacing, infectious disease experts’ analysis of data from new trends in infection, or epidemics like that from H1N1 or whooping xough. All of this data changes our understanding of how and who we need to protect as time unfolds. Some of the new recommendations announced may require your child to get an additional shot when at the office next. Often we think our kids are up to date when they aren’t. We’re often wrong because of changes made to the recommendations or because our child has missed ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445801 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:00:07 +0100 4445801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287413&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-clinical-resolutions-for-2011%2F2010.12.24 Jenni Prokopy (aka Chronicbabe) put us to the challenge for this week’s Grand Rounds by asking for our 2011 clinical resolutions. I have to admit that I’m not one for resolutions because I can never take them seriously. But admittedly there are things that I need to tighten up. So here goes: 1.  Clear my chart rack every afternoon. This is key because my creative mind operates better when my charts are done. Of course this means no more tweeting “47 charts” or “33 charts” when I’m behind. Had I made this resolution for 2009, this blog wouldn’t have a name. 2.  Cultivate innovative communication channels with my referring docs. While I need to be consistent and compulsive with my referral letters, I want to improve mobile, real-time communications between me and my ref... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287413 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:00:35 +0100 4287413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203157&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprotecting-your-kids-brain%2F2010.11.26 Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens spoke at the last TEDxDU about issues surrounding children’s safety and what parents can do to prevent concussions — and it’s probably not to wrap the little ones in bubble tape. Watch for yourself: (Hat Tip: Scope) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203157 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:00:45 +0100 4203157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197067&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Finner-ear-infections-still-no-need-for-antibiotics%2F2010.11.23 Kids get inner ear infections and then they get antibiotics, despite a long-standing knowledge that it’s not always best. Any physician knows this, but who hasn’t faced an irate or anxious parent in the exam room insisting on a prescription, whether the evidence warrants it or not? Reuters reports that the tally for all those antibiotics is $2.8 billion dollars, or $350 per child annually. And there’s only a slight benefit to them. While hardly comforting to the parents, physicians can add more heft to their argument that antibiotics are only modestly more effective than nothing, and they can avoid the rashes and diarrhea that antibiotics incur. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197067 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:00:00 +0100 4197067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001826&cid=t_201512_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fneuro-floor-humor.html Saw this was today's Crankshaft comic and couldn't help cracking a smile. If you come into a hospital with a headache, be prepared for neuro checks Q4!Working on the neuro floor means that I have to suppress my natural propensity to be a worrywart- I start thinking about word finding problems, clumsiness/tripping, and hope that I'm not ignoring signs of a tumor or aneurysm! It's hard to listen to all my patients' stories of symptom onset w/o getting a little paranoid.Just finished a biography of neurosurgeon Keith Black who has very compelling personal narrative and his life story is certainly an object lesson in encouraging the learning interests of your children. He described that his parents got him a dissection kit and chemistry set from a young age and encouraged curiosity in a number... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001826 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:06:00 +0100 4001826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935800&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fif-this-were-your-child-what-would-you-do%2F2010.09.05 Many times when faced with a clinical dilemma, a parent will turn to me and ask: “What would you do if this were your child?” When faced with this question, I never quite know what to say. And each time I feel a little on-the-spot. But why is that? Aren’t I comfortable recommending for someone else exactly what I would do for my own child? After all, what have I got to hide? Here’s the problem: The decisions we make as parents involve our values, tolerance of risk, level of concern and frustration, prior health experience, and religious belief — to name but a few. There’s no way to fully tease those things from the parent sitting across the room. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at 33 Charts* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935800 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:30 +0100 3935800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915004&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbe-aware-of-heat-dangers-in-young-athletes%2F2010.08.29 With back-to-school time around the corner, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about the risk for heat-related illness in young athletes, especially football players, the Los Angeles Times reports. Coaches and parents should be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat stroke, dehydration and other problems, and fluid replacement formulas should be used during practices and workouts, among other precautions, the LA Times said. *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915004 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3915004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899392&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-tips-for-back-to-school%2F2010.08.24 I was lucky enough to be asked by one of the local TV stations to talk about some back-to-school issues when it comes to health. I don’t know about where you’re at, but most of the local schools around here started [yesterday, August 23rd]. Keeping up-to-date on immunizations is always important. Other important issues are getting kids back on their school sleep schedules and making sure the backpack isn’t overwhelmingly heavy. Check out the video below. Also check out the Back To School Video 2 and the Back To School Video 3 (Yup, that’s right — three segments in one day.) If you find those helpful, I encourage you to check out my You Tube page and click on “My TV Interviews” for more health segments from local TV news. Enjoy! *This bl... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899392 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3899392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876652&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealthcare-advice-for-college-bound-kids%2F2010.08.17 Sending a child off to college? Call your lawyer first. From the Weekend Wall Street Journal: After a few clients ran into difficulty getting information about adult children who were ill, Sheila Benninger, an attorney in Chapel Hill, N.C., began recommending that clients’ children designate a health-care power of attorney after they turn 18 to identify who can speak for them if they can’t. She also includes a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, release form that allows patients to determine who can receive information about their medical care and whether information about treatment for substance abuse, mental health or sexually transmitted diseases can be disclosed. You don’t have to use a lawyer. Generic health-care power-of-attorney forms ca... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876652 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3876652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876654&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwater-safety-a-drowning-child-doesnt-scream%2F2010.08.17 This summer I learned a couple of very important lessons. Drowning kids don’t scream. Mothers have a sixth sense even when it’s not their own child. On a beautiful warm sunny day in San Diego, my family and our good friends were enjoying a well-deserved vacation. My five-year-old daughter was splashing around with her friends as their father and I observed them from the pool. Though he had to watch three kids, one was already on a swim team and the two younger children had followed their big sister in swim class. He also had some help. His wife was watching the kids from her chair.  The scene was certainly picturesque, serene, and unassuming. Children playing happily in the pool. Adults relaxing and talking. It was a great day to be away from home and work. Who would realize ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876654 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3876654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854523&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-app-for-baby-related-emergencies%2F2010.08.10 RN Tara Summers was inspired to make an iPhone app after a frightening episode where she saw her infant child choking. Because she was a nurse, she sprang into action and gave the Heimlich maneuver, but worried about parents (or babysitters) without the same training. So, along with her emergency medicine physician husband, she created MedBasics — a readily-accessible information packet for the home about things to do in an emergency. Now they’re announcing an iPhone app called BabyMedBasics for emergencies when you’re not at home. More from MedBasics… iTunes link to the iOS app… *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854523 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:00:02 +0100 3854523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3611908&cid=t_201512_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffor-high-school-graduates-education-first-career-second%2F2010.05.29 It’s here again: High school graduation season — that annual rite of passage for high schoolers coast to coast to embark upon that much-anticipated journey from home to that first true independent step outside the safety net of their childhood communities. What always amazes me is the pressure high school kids feel as they embark upon this journey and how often I hear these kids express anxiety over not knowing what they want to be “when they grow up.” And, let’s not forget that we are still talking about kids — these are still teenagers, still developing and maturing. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Gwenn Is In* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3611908 Sat, 29 May 2010 18:00:04 +0100 3611908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494564&cid=t_201512_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fblogging-against-disablism-day.html May 1, 2010 is this year's Blogging Against Disablism Day. Though I will be at the AOTA Conference (and I hope you will be too) I will try to set up an entry in advance.Blogging Against Disablism day will be on Saturday, 1st May. This is the day where all around the world, disabled and non-disabled people will blog about their experiences, observations and thoughts about disability discrimination. In this way, we hope to raise awareness of inequality, promote equality and celebrate the progress we've made. ... At the same time, do not feel you have to use the same language that I do, even to talk about "disablism". If you prefer to blog against disability discrimination, ableism or blog for disability equality, then feel free to do so.For more info: Diary of a Goldfish (Source: Occupation... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494564 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:12:00 +0100 3494564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1803853&cid=t_201512_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fdanger-zone-sports.html Title LGT an article on the hidden injuries in cheerleading. Bonus points for the author, as the main character overcame years of physical therapy to become a physical therapist.My mom used to work in vocational rehab and would always cross off cheerleading and football on my high school physical forms so that I couldn't participate in those. Same reason that ATV riding and some other typical fun teenager things were verboten. High risk of SCI and/or TBI. Since I had followed other paths, these forbidden activities weren't high on my interest checklist anyway. But, I did enjoy diving, and loved to do so at every opportunity. I did a lot of flips and acrobatics, at least as acrobatic as someone with no gymnastics training or natural grace. I had an incident where I hit the bottom of a hotel... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1803853 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:46:00 +0100 1803853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1790787&cid=t_201512_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fot-webgems-autism-edition.html Welcome back! It's time for more OT-related WebGems! I'm still hoping that this phrase is not copyrighted! As I have previously acknowledged, I and everyone else have a lot that we need to learn about autism. Hats off to the millions of parents who know far more about what works and what doesn't from their practical experience than I do from books and work. Here's a few newsclips about some up and coming autism research.Genetic social skills- These researchers looked at the social skills of parents who had children with autism. 15% of the parents were classified as "socially aloof," and the researchers wonder if this is a genetic link to some of the social skills deficits in children w/ autism. I just hope it doesn't bring back the "refrigerator mom" theory.Early Intervention- Researchers ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1790787 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:11:00 +0100 1790787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1776650&cid=t_201512_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fot-webgems-edition-1.html I routinely bookmark articles or websites with the intent to blog on them... sometimes they either get outdated or I just don't have enough to say on the article to be a whole legit post. So, in a shameless act of thievery from ESPN, I bring you the first installment of OT-Related WebGems! Today's theme: Back to school. Several selections for parents, and 1 for therapy students.Motivating Students- Jay Matthews writes a summary of tips for teachers on motivating students, with better strategies than just grades. I think there's some good tips here that parents and teachers should discuss together.Bike Safety- Somewhat of a tenuous link to school, but I'd like to believe that in some small town America, there are still kids that ride a bike to school. This set of articles was a nice compreh... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1776650 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:39:00 +0100 1776650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1776663&cid=t_201512_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fparental-ratings.html There are times when I really worry about the choices parents make and how they affect their children. Usually, this is associated in my mind with parents dragging sick kids to therapy, or skipping therapy, or over-therapying. But this time, I got to witness some parental slack outside of the therapist-client relationship for a change. I was at the movies today, watching The Dark Knight. This movie is rated PG-13 (though I really don't know how it escaped an R rating). In case you are living under a rock, this is not your grandpa's Batman, and this is a very intense movie (for proof, see the nail marks on my husband's arm). I would hate to give any part of the movie away, but even in the previews, you can see that there are hostage situations, often with one person holding a weapon in the ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1776663 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:53:00 +0100 1776663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523836&cid=t_201512_158_f&fid=36019&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fcaregiver%2F%7E3%2FsdPMToPor5k%2Ftexas-women-caregivers-financial.html Texas women who have sizeable and not so sizeable estates are at times confused about the action to take in preserving financial security especially when giving care to our elders. We have a huge tendency to put others first, before our own needs. While this is good for our heart, it can hurt our bank account. More and more women today are independent and want to remain that way. That's why it's important to safeguard our earnings and savings while we are entrenched in caregiving. Some pointers that can provide women in Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio some direction: 1. Take action so that what you have earned and saved stays! 2. Failure to take care of what we have is very costly to our retirement.3. Doing nothing should be avoided at all costs. 4. The markets, taxes, and changing... Working Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523836 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:23:00 +0100 2523836