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Medical Treatment and Autism: Tips For Success

Having a child with autism poses a whole new set of challenges in parenting. Not only do you have to address behavior intervention and education, but even basic medical care can be a challenge. Kids with autism are often more sensitive to sensory input. I struggled a lot with helping my child through doctor visits, but when it came to medication dosing, I couldn't make any progress. I worked with my child's doctor to find compound pharmacy options and in-office treatments that worked better. This site explains the trial and error we experienced and I hope it helps you to find ways to make your child's health care easier.

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Sex And Superstition: Don't Believe These 3 Lies About Stds

Posted on July 27, 2015

From Kentucky to South Dakota, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spreading rapidly from partner to partner. There are some really dumb myths that cause people to engage in the risky sexual behaviors that lead to STDs, and the following 3 are the worst lies: Sexually transmitted diseases are only a concern for younger people. There's this silly idea floating around that sex is no longer risky once you pass a certain age. [Read More]

3 Custom Parts For Your Child's Wheelchair

Posted on June 28, 2015

Do you have a child who was recently prescribed to use a wheelchair, either temporarily or permanently? If so, you and your child may be feeling nervous about the child's ability to control the chair. Your child also may have some anxiety about social situations and how his or her friends will react to the chair. The good news is that you and your child may be able to customize the chair to make it safer and more comfortable for your child. [Read More]

3 Myths About Laser Eye Surgery You Can Ignore

Posted on June 26, 2015

What goes on in the operating room can be a mystery to everyone but the highly trained doctors who work there, and any surgery -- from getting tonsils removed to a heart transplant -- has certain myths surrounding it. This is true for corrective vision surgery, which is more commonly known as 'laser eye surgery'. Taking the mystery out of the procedure can help you to be less anxious about your time in the chair -- so if you're looking for some peace of mind about your upcoming surgery, then here are a few myths you can ignore. [Read More]

Managing Osteoarthritis Of The Knees In Young Athletes

Posted on June 10, 2015

When most people think of sports injuries with young athletes, they think of acute problems, like a torn ligament or concussion. However, there are also young athletes in their teens who are being diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a condition formerly associated with older athletes and senior citizens. Here's a look at how sports medicine professionals are managing young patients with osteoarthritis of the knees, the joint that takes the bulk of abuse and impact in almost all sports. [Read More]