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When Nixon and Kennedy took part in the first televised presidential debate in 1960, the world and the candidates were in for a shock. They
Q: My 4-year-old has had fever and a runny nose for one week with thick, yellow mucous and a cough. His throat culture was negative
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In my 20 years as an ophthalmologist, nothing has given me more gratification than the ability to remove a cataract and restore someone’s vision. A
It’s an ongoing Jewish tradition that all parents (not so) secretly hope that one of their children will become a doctor. Free medical advice aside,
Many of us are stumped as we call to purchase health coverage and are turned down being told that open enrollment is closed until November
Having just celebrated Lag B’Omer, we find ourselves inching closer to the culmination of Sefirat HaOmer (counting of the Omer). The seven weeks that comprise
This month I wanted to discuss some safety issues related to the rapidly improving weather. First I’d like to talk about sun safety. The sun’s
New York—Physicians can safely reduce the use of computed tomography (CT) scans in children who have a suspected appendicitis by performing an ultrasound first, according
Part II In my last column, I began a multi-part article on how to successfully get children to do their chores. I explained the importance
