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Medical board charges well-known pediatrician with gross negligence

10 years ago
Pediatrician Bob Sears faces disciplinary action from California's medical board for charges of gross negligence. The board filed its administrative disciplinary action September 2 against the Orange County doctor known for his unorthodox views on vaccinations. If Sears is found guilty of the charges, the board could revoke his license to practice medicine.

Many parents are overdosing their kids, study says

10 years ago
A sick child is worry enough, here's one way parents can avoid additional anxiety. Many parents are making dosing errors when giving medicine to their children, a new study suggests , but using a syringe instead of a cup or spoon could prevent many of those errors.

Doctor: What Clinton's stumble tells us

10 years ago
Feeding into the alt-right narrative questioning Hillary Clinton's personal health, Sunday's near-fainting spell, caught on camera, is more than enough to make her fervent opponents a little lightheaded. The social media commentary following the episode demonstrated more glee than concern. But neither emotion is warranted.

What is pneumonia?

10 years ago
After Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton fell ill during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony on Sunday, Clinton's physician revealed that she was diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday and is being treated with antibiotics.

Youth soccer injuries have skyrocketed

10 years ago
Youth soccer in the United States has exploded in popularity since it first emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. But as the number of players has increased, injuries have soared as well.

Children's bedrooms around the world

10 years ago
A child's bedroom often expresses their identity. From brightly colored walls filled with posters to toys and books scattered around, it is truly their place of comfort. But for some children around the world, their bedroom is no more than a mat outside or a collection of old sheets, tires and trash on a dirt floor.

CDC announces 4th superbug case in US patient

10 years ago
Health officials have detected a potentially deadly superbug in a fourth US patient, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today. In July, scientists identified a strain of Escherichia coli that the antibiotic of last resort cannot treat in a Connecticut pediatric patient.
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