Child of a physician

Open Letter to the Child of a Doctor

~ By Valerie A. Jones, MD (of obdoctormom.com) It was the end of my 3rd year in ob-gyn residency. I was 39 weeks pregnant with you and doing a hysterectomy, my gravid abdomen being utilized…

An illustration of a chromosome showcasing a double helix DNA structure, set against a soothing blue background, subtly highlights the intricacies associated with Fragile X syndrome.

New Insight and Understanding of Fragile X

Fragile X-associated disorders (FXD) are among the most common inherited causes of intellectual disability. A new supplement dedicated to FXD was published in Pediatrics on June 1st. Funded by the CDC, this supplement contains some…

Sunscreen myths

Sunscreen Myths Busted By a Dermatologist

~ By a dermatologist in Italy When it comes to sunscreens, what are your patients really worried about? Summer is here and parents are worried about sun protection. Or are they? Interestingly, there is a…

CDC complexities of syphilis

Understanding the Complexities of Syphilis

April is STD Awareness Month.  Over the month, the CDC will be presenting a series of posts around this year’s theme, “Syphilis Strikes Back” to help inform you about real-life implications for your practice and…

CDC Congenital Syphilis

Congenital Syphilis Surges in the U.S.

April is STD Awareness Month.  Over the month, the CDC will be presenting a series of posts around this year’s theme, “Syphilis Strikes Back” to help inform you about real-life implications for your practice and…

Common sense and doctors

Doctors & Simple Tasks

~ By a Gastroenterologist in the UK There is a belief that smart people lack common sense, and suggestions regarding why: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/11232300/Why-do-geniuses-lack-common-sense.html Whilst never claiming to be a genius, it has been suggested to me by exes…