I often have families come to me looking for a magic formula that will cure their child’s cold and get rid of all the symptoms. Simply put: There is no magic formula for treating a cold, and there are no over-the-counter (OTC) products that are safe and effective for treating young kids. You should never use OTCs in kids younger than 6, and I never recommend them in general. Before we talk about the meds … Read More
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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Babies, Infectious Diseases, Pain Management, Parenting, Public Health, Safety
On: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tags: acetaminophen, antibiotics, antihistamines, Ben Hoffman, colds and viruses, cough, expectorants, fever, ibuprofen, over-the-counter cold medication, runny nose, Tom Sargent Children's Safety Center, vasoactive agents
In January I was invited to a very special dinner celebration to acknowledge my friend and colleague Dr. Jeff Koh, head of pediatric anesthesiology at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Dr. Koh was being honored as the first holder of the Fred Fax Professorship of Pediatric Anesthesia. This endowed position, a gift from the estate of Alice and Fred Fax, will support the important work of Jeff and his colleagues at Doernbecher now and in perpetuity. At the … Read More
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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Anesthesiology, Awards, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Pain Management
On: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tags: Alice and Fred Fax, Fred Fax Professorship of Pediatric Anesthesia, Jeffrey Kirsch, Jeffrey Koh, Mark Richardson, Nathan Selden, Pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric pain management, Stacy Nicholson
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