http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Patient+Education/Article/list/40554 Patient education library helps increase patient compliance with illustrated patient education handouts that are customizable for your practice. Create educational patient resources from trusted education sources. 2009-11-21T23:05:46Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/New-website-offers-individualized-care-plans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640801?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 The former head of Google Health has launched a new website, Keas.com, in an effort to provide individualized care plans. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/462009/640801null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Online-H1N1-self-assessment-tool-launched/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636538?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Microsoft has launched a new Web site, www.h1n1responsecenter.com, with a self-assessment tool to help individuals with flu-like symptoms determine whether their illness is severe enough to warrant immediate medical attention, and whether they are at risk for developing severe disease. The site also offers practical advice for those with flu-like symptoms. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/442009/636538null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Physicians-often-fail-to-share-bad-test-results-wi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613602?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Physicians fail to tell patients about abnormal results in one out of every 14 medical tests, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/302009/613602null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Pediatric-practices-readying-for-red-flags-rule/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595310?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Pediatricians are the new frontline in the battle against identity theft. 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/contpeds/182009/595310null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development+Top+Story/Keep-that-car-seat-facing-the-back/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591508?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Quick quiz: how old does a baby have to be before its car seat can face the front? 2009-04-03T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/contpeds/142009/591508null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Doctor-Patient+Relationship+Top+Story/Vivacare-offers-free-online-patient-handouts-to-FP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577418?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Patient education company Vivacare has expanded its free, online library of patient handouts to include a wider range of specialties, including family medicine. 2009-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/052009/577418null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Top+News/Statins-not-advised-for-use-in-kids-with-common-ch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529887?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 National Lipid Association issued a statement regarding new cholesterol guidelines for children. 2008-07-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/292008/529887null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Top+News/More-chains-partner-with-Microsoft-to-store-drug-r/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529081?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 This capability enables patients to store and access their health records securely. 2008-07-11T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/282008/529081null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Cases/A-Patient-with-Suspected-Gout-Challenges-for-the-P/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528968?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 The primary care physician (PCP) faces several challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of gout. These are related to the nature of the primary care setting; the intermittent nature of gout flares; and the lack of established, evidence-based guidelines for treating gout, including when to initiate chronic therapy, how and when to used concomitant anti-inflammatory prophylaxis, and the need to consider multiple comorbidities in choosing treatments. The case study presented here can be used to assist PCPs in developing practical approcahes to manage gout. A rheumatologist discusses practical responses to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, patient education, and follow-up. Rationales supporting each decision are provided to exemplify approaches based on current evidence. 2008-07-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/modernmedicine/282008/528968null PDF http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Top+News/Many-drugs-are-not-reconciled-when-patients-leave-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528213?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority reviews more than 800 hospital reports. 2008-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/282008/528213null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Treatment+Areas/FDA-proposes-new-pregnancy-categories-for-prescrip/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519930?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 A new three-category label is in the works for pregnancy and breastfeeding information. 2008-05-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/222008/519930null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Clip+And+Copy%3A+Patient+Handouts/Clip-and-Copy-Understanding-medical-statistics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/448062?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Use this handout to help patients separate valid information from media hype. 2007-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/322007/448062null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Obstetrics%2FGynecology+%26+Women%27s+Health/What-parents-need-to-know-about-multiples/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419633?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 As parents of twins, triplets, or even larger sets of multiples, you may feel your situation is unique. But the truth is, you have lots of company. The rate of multiple gestation and delivery is at record high levels worldwide. But if multiple births are no longer rare, they still present special challenges for you and your children. The information that follows should help you cope. 2007-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419633null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Ways-to-minimize-the-appearance-of-scars/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428778?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 For some people, the presence of a scar is life altering; for others, it is merely a nuisance. You may have been scarred in any number of ways. Childhood often confers upon us the marks of mishaps at the playground, running and falling or playing sports. You may carry into adulthood the scars of severe acne. Surgical procedures may have left you with lines and scars that make you feel self-conscious. If you have a scar that makes you feel uncomfortable, self-conscious, makes you avoid certain types of clothing, or worse, avoid social situations, take heart. Dermatologists offer a wide range of procedures to help minimize the appearance of scars. 2006-12-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428778null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Skin+Cancer/Sun-protection-A-365-day-commitment/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428780?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 By now many people know that surf and sand can reflect significant amounts of UV rays. But few people realize that fresh snow actually reflects more UV radiation than sea surf — up to nearly three times as much (according to a 1986 study by U.S. Army scientist David Sliney)! Other reflecting culprits include buildings (particularly those painted white), light-colored concrete surfaces and even asphalt. 2006-12-11T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428780null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Focus-on-the-face-Tips-to-keep-your-best-accessory/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428774?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Say what you will, you can wear the most expensive clothes from Prada and have Manolo's on your feet, but if your face looks tired or sad, that's what people will notice first! Your eyes, lips, even your forehead lines usually say volumes about what you're feeling. But as you get older, facial expressions such as frown lines, depressions in the cheek area and thinner lips can deliver messages that no longer accurately reflect the real you. How do you start from scratch to fix this situation? You don't. Let's be realistic. What you can do, however, can make you look better than you've looked in years. And, you don't have to go broke in the process. 2006-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428774null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Its-never-too-late-Small-cosmetic-procedures-can-m/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428781?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 If you think the trendy world of cosmetic procedures has passed you by, think again! It's never too late to take steps to make yourself feel better about your appearance. Remember, 50 is the new 40! The reality is women and men are looking better than ever, later in life, and why shouldn't you be among this particular "in" crowd? All it takes is a simple conversation with your dermatologist or dermasurgeon. 2006-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428781null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/What-to-expect-from-tummy-liposuction/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428782?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 You've made a big decision to get liposuction to make your tummy look flatter and to feel your best in your favorite clothes. But, before you rush to have this procedure, there are some important things you need to know. 2006-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428782null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/The-skinny-on-skincare-products/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428779?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 When you were in school you had to learn your ABCs. But, now that you're all grown up, there's a new alphabet for you to learn — a version that holds the key to a lifetime of healthy-looking skin. The new alphabet consists of C, M and T, for Cleanse, Moisturize and Treat. If you adhere to this daily formula, your skin will look its best at every age. 2006-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428779null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Some-facial-cleansing-myths-Good-bad-or-ugly/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428794?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 In skincare, as in life, fallacies abound! Like brushing your hair a hundred strokes before bedtime, some of the other "tried and true" approaches to beauty regimens may be more tried than true. Even something as basic as facial cleansing technique may warrant another look. Some practices may actually be undoing the good you're attempting by watching your sun exposure, eating your veggies and downing eight glasses of H2O daily. Are you buying into any of these skin cleansing misconceptions? 2006-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428794null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Are-your-hands-lovely-or-lackluster/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428775?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Are your hands telling on you? Do you find yourself hiding them in social situations? Once expressive and dynamic, have your hands now taken a back seat, out of the range of intense scrutiny? The truth is hands are not only a dead giveaway of most people's age, they can actually make you look older than you are. Years of sun exposure and use can make hands look years older than your chronological age! Who needs that? 2006-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428775null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Lunchtime-loveliness-Quick-procedures-reap-big-rej/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428776?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 If you think that all cosmetic procedures involve days or even weeks of recovery time — think again. These days, you can literally use your lunchtime to greatly improve your looks. Minimally invasive procedures such as injectable fillers, laser treatments and chemical peels can be done during your lunchtime, allowing you to go back to work looking better than ever. 2006-12-04T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428776null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/The-Anti-aging-boom-Even-modest-changes-can-revita/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428773?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Sometimes the process of aging catches us by surprise. It may happen when you see a photograph revealing an "older" you. It may come when you suddenly catch your reflection in a store window, or examine your face with a magnifying mirror. Whichever way it happens, the good news is there is a lot you can do to help repair and even reverse the signs of aging, without going broke in the process. 2006-12-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428773null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Options-for-banishing-unwanted-hair/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428783?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Almost every woman has hair growing in places she would prefer not to discuss. For some, it's on the chin, above the lip, down the neck, on their breasts or on their backs or bellies. Some of the causes are genetic — women of Mediterranean and Hispanic descent are sometimes predisposed to growing unwanted facial and body hair. Hormones can also work in undesirable ways. Menopause, along with its other annoying symptoms, may also count unwanted hair on its list of undesirable outcomes. 2006-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428783null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Rosacea-Are-your-winter-rosy-cheeks-a-little-too-r/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/428777?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 An inflammatory skin disease shared by the likes of Princess Di, Bill Clinton and W.C.Fields, rosacea can start innocently with a flush on your cheeks that seems to last just a little too long. You may notice it after working out, eating spicy foods or even sipping a glass of red wine. 2006-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/212007/428777null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gastroenterology/What-every-family-needs-to-know-about-vitamin-D/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419631?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Vitamin D is essential to good health: It helps build strong bones and teeth, prevents diabetes, and helps fight off infectious diseases. 2006-11-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419631null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Obstetrics%2FGynecology+%26+Women%27s+Health/Water-birth-What-you-should-know/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419630?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Immersion in a tub of warm water is a practice often used by obstetricians to comfort women during labor and reduce the need for medication to control pain. Many hospitals and birthing centers permit women to deliver their babies underwater. 2006-11-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419630null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Diet%2FNutrition/How-to-apply-a-lifestyle-approach-to-counsel-overw/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/364343?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 This article will outline strategies for the practicing clinician to help the patient who has "tried everything to lose weight." We'll begin by examining why restrictive diets have not been effective for long-term weight management before focusing on a lifestyle approach for counseling patients. 2006-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/patcare/322006/364343null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Allergy+%26+Immunology/Bees-wasps-and-other-stingers-Keep-your-child-safe/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419599?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Here are some common sense precautions to keep your child safe from the stings of these critters. Here are some examples: stay away from known beehives or hornet nests to avoid causing what the stinging insects perceive to be a threat; spray nests with insecticide after dark, when hives are less active, or engage a professional to remove the nest; wear shoes—not sandals—outdoors. Read on and find out more. 2006-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419599null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Psychiatry+%26+Behavioral+Health/On-the-Web-Health-resources-for-male-adolescents/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419607?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 This useful guide provides recommended Internet resources for the male adolescent. The list includes sites that cover topics such as sexuality, adolescent development, relationships, substance use, mental health issues and many more. 2006-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419607null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Allergy+%26+Immunology/Easy-ways-to-avoid-a-tick-bite/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419600?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Many infectious diseases are transmitted by ticks. Lyme disease is the best known, but others that may not sound so familiar include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, tularemia, and tick paralysis. Not all ticks carry disease, and not all that can make you or your child sick, will. Here are some steps you can take when you're outdoors, especially in wooded areas and grasslands. They will reduce the chances of you or your child being bitten by a tick. 2006-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419600null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Primary+Care+Medicine/What-you-need-to-know-about-HPV/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419636?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that most people are exposed to, much like a virus that causes a "cold," except that HPV is usually spread through sexual contact. If a woman is diagnosed with HPV infection or an HPV-related disease, it is difficult to know for certain when she acquired the infection. Here is more that you should know about HPV. 2006-04-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419636null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Psychiatry+%26+Behavioral+Health/Tips-and-encouragement-for-young-parents/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419625?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Learn as much as you can about babies and parenting—ask your doctor, go to the library, and ask other people you know who are parents. Here are some tips to help you raise a happy and healthy child. 2006-04-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419625null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Strategies-for-your-family-to-eat-right-and-move-m/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419621?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 This useful guide provides simple tips to encourage your child to be physically active, develop eating habits, and observe healthful behaviors. Read on and get your family to eat right and move more. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419621null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gastroenterology/How-to-help-your-overweight-child/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419203?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Your child may feel self-conscious about his or her appearance. She may be teased by classmates, which can lower the youngster's self-esteem. Being overweight can also have serious physical consequences. Overweight children are far more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, and orthopedic and other health problems. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419203null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Nursing/Preparing-for-your-travel-clinic-appointment/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419616?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Traveling abroad? Make sure to schedule an appointment at the travel clinic for at least eight weeks before the date of your trip abroad. This handout tells you what documents you should bring and what questions you should ask. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419616null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Managing-sibling-rivalry-Help-your-children-learn-/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419606?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Sibling rivalry is the natural jealousy that children feel as they compete for their parents' time, attention, love and approval. Children can learn many positive character traits as they interact with their brothers and sisters—including sharing, cooperation, expressing their ideas, and leadership skills. They can learn how to manage conflict and how to refuse to participate in undesirable behaviors. Regrettably, children can also learn negative traits such as bullying and aggression, so it is important for you to set the tone and the rules for the family. Here are some important thoughts and recommendations on the matter 2006-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419606null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Help-your-child-become-a-big-brother-or-big-sister/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419601?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Congratulations! As you look forward to the birth of your baby, you are probably experiencing a variety of emotions—excitement and anticipation about meeting your new infant, anxiety over how you will be able to meet the needs of both your children, and concern about how your older child will respond to the baby. We hope the information that follows will help your family enjoy this adventure. 2006-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419601null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Clinical+Pharmacology/Plan-B-emergency-contraception-information-sheet/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419615?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Here's a handy information sheet that answers your basic questions about Plan B emergency contraception. What is emergency contraception and how does it work? Read more to find out. 2006-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419615null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Nursing/A-sample-medical-kit-for-traveling-with-a-child-to/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419598?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 The child's health records, prescription medications and extra pair of prescription glasses are just a few of the items that are recommended to be included in your medical kit as you travel with a child to a developing country. Read on to see other items that are recommended. 2006-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419598null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Primary+Care+Medicine/Rules-to-teach-your-children-that-can-prevent-dog-/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419619?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Most dogs do not bite. But ALL dogs—a stranger's dog, your neighbor's dog, even your own dog—have the potential to bite. That's especially true if a dog feels threatened or scared or becomes overly excited. The following rules for children can minimize the risk that they will get bitten. Most of these rules apply to adults, as well. 2005-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419619null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Primary+Care+Medicine/Owning-a-dog-when-you-have-children/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419608?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 One of the first things to consider if you are thinking of getting a dog when you have a child is to consult with a professional (e.g., veterinarian, animal behaviorist, dog trainer, or reputable breeder) to learn about suitable breeds for your household. A dog known to have a history of aggression is inappropriate in a household with children. This simple guide provides more tips to help you decide. 2005-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419608null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Patient+Education/Preventing-sports-injuries/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419609?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Preventing sports injuries (PDF) 2005-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419609null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Neurology/When-your-child-has-a-headache/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419610?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Headaches are common in childhood. Very few children never experience a headache. Most headaches in children belong to the migraine family, even though they are sometimes referred to as benign headaches or tension headaches (musculoskeletal tension does not cause the pain). 2005-11-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419610null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Your-childs-fears-rituals-and-superstitions-When-s/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419611?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Repetitive play, superstitions, and ritualistic behaviors such as asking parents "Are we there yet?" are normal parts of child development. But sometimes, parents and doctors face the question of when these behaviors cross the line from normal to cause for worry—specifically, concern about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This guide provides background information about normal childhood fears and ritualistic behavior and suggests some questions to ask about your child's behavior that can help you decide whether to seek medical help. 2005-11-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419611null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Internal+Medicine/What-is-kidney-disease/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419632?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Just because a person does not have symptoms does not mean that he or she does not have kidney disease. The earlier stages of chronic kidney disease can often only be detected by blood and urine tests. Therefore, it is important that kidney disease is tested for early. 2005-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419632null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gastroenterology/How-to-help-your-overweight-childFamily-strategies/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419602?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Your child may feel self-conscious about his or her appearance. She may be teased by classmates, which can lower the youngster's self-esteem. Being overweight can also have serious physical consequences. Overweight children are far more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, and orthopedic and other health problems. 2005-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419602null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Neurology/How-you-can-avoid-heat-related-illness-during-prac/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419603?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 When participating in sports activities during warm weather, it is very important to pay attention to your "heat health" by taking the following precautions to prevent your body from overheating, which can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or even life- threatening heatstroke. 2005-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419603null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gastroenterology/What-you-need-to-know-about-hepatitis-C/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419635?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an infection that causes liver disease. It is spread through contact with the blood of an infected person—by sharing needles or razors, for example. Hepatitis C is not spread by sneezing, hugging, coughing, food or water, or by sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses. 2005-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419635null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Psychiatry+%26+Behavioral+Health/Ask-yourself-about-your-childhoodmdashand-make-you/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419597?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Here is a quiz about your childhood experiences to help you understand yourself better. Why do this? By looking into the past, you'll shed light on your relationship with your child now, and open the door to being a better parent. 2005-04-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419597null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Preventing-abduction/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419617?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 As a parent, you can do many things to make your child a difficult target for kidnappers and sexual predators. Here are age-appropriate suggestions from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Polly Klaas Foundation. In addition, consider putting together a child identification kit that contains personally identifiable information, including photos, and update the information at least once a year. 2005-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419617null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/If-your-child-is-missing/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419604?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 If your child is missing from home, search the house, checking closets, piles of laundry, in and under beds, inside old refrigerators—wherever a child may crawl or hide. 2005-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419604null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Know-the-rules--Abduction-prevention-tips-for-pare/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419605?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 According to a study conducted by the Washington State Attorney General's Office for the US Department of Justice, 57% of children who are abducted and murdered are victims of opportunity. The tips below will help you lessen the opportunity for abduction and kidnapping and better safeguard your child. 2005-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419605null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Strategies-to-reduce-picky-eating/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419675?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Picky eating is common in young chi ld ren. It usually improves as the child grows older, and it is not usually cause for concern with regard to the child ’s growth , health, or development. The following approaches may help decrease the behavior. 2005-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419675null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Neurology/A-guide-to-sports-participation-after-brain-injury/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419676?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Children and adolescents who have suffered a brain injury are at risk of a second injury. Recovery after a second injury may be poor. It is very important to avoid activities that have a significant risk of head injury. Children with a history of head injury should not participate in contact or collision sports. The list below classifies sports as those that are not allowed after brain injury, those that are permitted if the participant uses caution and proper protection, and those that are allowed. 2005-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419676null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Raising-a-gender-variant-child/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419677?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Neither you nor any other parents of a gender-variant child are responsible for a child’s gender variance or sexual orientation—any more than you or they are responsible for the child’s being right- or left-handed. Remember that eventual sexual orientation is uncertain and will remain so until your child becomes fully conscious of his or her sexual attractions, is able to label that sexual orientation appropriately, and is willing to disclose it to others.. 2005-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419677null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Primary+Care+Medicine/A-brief-but-important-talk-on-a-hot-topic-Your-chi/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419694?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Fever itself will not harm your child and does not necessarily require treatment. But you should call the pediatrician if you observe the following. 2005-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419694null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/The-essentials-of-teething/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419624?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Teething is a normal part of your baby's development. The first tooth to appear is usually one of the lower front teeth (central incisors), which generally erupts between 4 and 12 months of age. A few infants get their first tooth before 4 months; some do not get their first tooth until after their first birthday. Several months may pass between the time when you see the first two lower teeth and the next teeth, which are usually the upper central incisors. 2004-07-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419624null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/10-tips-for-talking-with-children-about-a-parents-/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419596?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Are you—or a friend or family member—living with a life-threatening illness? If so, we offer the following ideas and words of encouragement to help you with the process of talking with children about a parent's life-threatening illness. 2004-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419596null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/What-to-do-if-your-baby-has-torticollis/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419634?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Some babies are born with a tight neck muscle that was caused by the way they were laying inside their mother's uterus. This condition is called torticollis. This handout tells you what to look for if you think your child has torticollis, as welll as steps to take and neck-stretching exercises. 2004-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419634null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Psychiatry+%26+Behavioral+Health/Using-incentives-to-motivate-your-child/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419629?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Incentives are rewards for good behaviors. Incentives are especially helpful for overcoming resistance when children are locked in a power struggle (control battle) with you over toilet training. They give the child a reason to leave the power struggle. 2004-04-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419629null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gastroenterology/Stool-holding-When-your-child-holds-back-bowel-mov/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419620?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 About 5% of children refuse to be toilet trained. They get into a tug-of-war with their parents over using the toilet. Some of these children decide to hold back bowel movements (BMs). That behavior can lead to constipation, painful BMs, and evencomplete blockage (stool impaction). Stool holding is an important problem to recognize early and treat vigorously. The following steps can help you help your child end stool holding and soiling. 2004-04-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419620null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Child+Behavior+%26+Development/Preventing-lead-poisoning/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419618?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Less common sources of lead are imported foods, toys made outside the United States, and some jewelry. Exposure to too much lead can be dangerous. In a child, lead poisoning can result in learning disabilities, a lower IQ, a slower growth rate, and behavioral problems that are lifelong. 2004-04-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419618null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gastroenterology/Toilet-training-resistance/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419626?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Children who refuse to be toilet trained either wet themselves, soil themselves, or try to hold back their bowel movements (thus becoming constipated). Many of these children also refuse to sit on the toilet or will use the toilet only if the parent brings up the subject and marches them into the bathroom. Any child who is older than 3 years, healthy, and not toilet trained after several months of trying can be assumed to be resistant to the process rather than undertrained. 2004-04-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419626null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gastroenterology/Toilet-training-your-child-the-basics/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419627?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Your child is toilet trained when, without any reminders, he (or she, of course) walks to the potty, pulls down his pants, urinates or passes a bowel movement (BM), and pulls up his pants. Some children learn to control their bladder first; others start with bowel control. You and your child can work on both kinds of control at the same time. Bladder control through the night normally happens several years later than daytime control. The gradual type of toilet training described in this Guide usually can be completed in one to three months—if your child is ready. 2004-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419627null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Primary+Care+Medicine/Swaddling-101/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419622?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 This handout answers your basic questions about swaddling your infant. When can I start swaddling? Do all babies need to be swaddled? Should the swaddling always be snug or are loose blankets ok? All these questions and more are discussed in this useful guide. 2004-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419622null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Psychiatry+%26+Behavioral+Health/Partnering-with-an-assistance-dog-What-you-and-you/CustomizableHandout/Article/detail/419614?contextCategoryId=40554&ref=25 Are you curious about the benefit of obtaining an assistance dog for your child? Here are answers to important questions to get you started. And, as you proceed, remember to seek the guidance of your pediatrician—an important ally in your search for information, resources, and a richer life for your child. 2004-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/customizablehandout/modernmedicine/152007/419614null XML