Concussions are known as "Minor Traumatic Brain Injuries." Though the brain often appears normal after brain imaging, most physicians believe there exists some amount of damage which would explain the confusion, headaches, double vision, nausea, vomiting, mood changes, inability to concentrate and amnesia that often occurs in these patients. Most patients with concussions recover by… Continue reading My kid had a concussion after playing soccer. There wasn’t anything wrong with his brain. How long before he can play again?
Month: August 2010
my baby has dry skin. what is the best lotion to keep her hydrated?
I usually recommend Aquaphor for my patients with dry skin. Its an oil based moisturizer that’s gentle on the baby’s skin and keeps the skin from becoming red, irritated, and flakey. Its especially helpful for cradle cap. Just make sure to lotion right after bathe her to lock the moisture in. more information can be found… Continue reading my baby has dry skin. what is the best lotion to keep her hydrated?
Do all doctors accept medicare?
Not all doctors take medicaid or medicare and the law does not require doctors to accept them. Doctors who opt out of medicare and medicaid cite reasons such as reimbursement being too low and the paperwork too much of a hassle. If you have medicare and the doctor has opted out, medicare may pay for… Continue reading Do all doctors accept medicare?
Are physicians required to report other physician’s for malpractice?
Physicians have an ethical responsibility to report any eggregious actions, incompetence, or unethical actions to the appropriate authorities. Note that this ethical responsibility is not necessarily constitute a legal obligation. But in somc cases (eg: treating patients while intoxicated, falsifying lab results, etc.), the court has found the non-reporting physician guilty of negligence or an accomplice to malpractice.
I am 33 weeks pregnant and my baby is breech. My doctor said its too early to tell if I need a c-section. What are the chances she’ll turn the right way?
Breech presentation is when a fetus’ hips are at the cervical opening (as opposed to a cephalic positioning which has the head against the cervical opening). Your doctor is right, most babys who are breech prior to 36 weeks spontaneously convert to cephalic positioning. At 36 weeks only about 5-8% of all fetuses will still be… Continue reading I am 33 weeks pregnant and my baby is breech. My doctor said its too early to tell if I need a c-section. What are the chances she’ll turn the right way?