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Tylenol/Acetaminophen and Autism
Following recent news regarding potential ties of acetaminophen (paracetamol/Tylenol) use/overuse/misuse to Autism, we felt compelled to share our thoughts – based on the research. The announcement lists a meta-analysis of 46 studies as the basis of new guidelines on acetaminophen use. Notably, some of the studies in this analysis found modest positive associations, while others…
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TV Interview – “The Adderall Shortage”
Last week I was interviewed on TV for my thoughts on the Adderall “shortage”. You’ll soon be able to watch the interview, but perhaps my thoughts on the issue are best summarized by my putting the word “shortage” in quotation marks. The Adderall supply issue serves a purpose – shining a light on how widespread…
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On Divorce and Parenting
Two and a half years ago, I received a call from my daughter. She came back into my life at the age of 17, after not seeing me from when she was 12.
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On Medicating Children Part (i)
When my children were young, my world revolved around them. So, when my own son was diagnosed with ADHD, I resisted the idea of medication medication I hated the idea of anything that would change him.
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On Medicating Children Part (ii)
Do U.S children really have more issues that children anywhere else? The simple answer is NO. Societal change from technology, while profound, impacts most countries equally, so what makes the U.S. different?