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Many Ear Tube Insertions may be Unnecessary in Children


Parents of children with ear problems should be wary of quick recommendations by doctors to insert ear tubes. A new study found that in many cases ear tubes are surgically inserted too soon, thus subjecting children to general anesthesia for a medical procedure that may be unnecessary.
Ear tubes, known medically as tympanostomy tubes, are small [...]

FDA Study Raises Concerns About Anesthesia Risk for Children


“More research is needed to assess the safety of anesthetics on newborn and young children”, says a recent study published by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia.
“There is no scientific evidence that anesthetics commonly administered for decades cause brain damage in children”, the report said. No studies have been [...]

Case Study: Chronic Cough, Asthma Handled for Girl with Chiropractic Treatment


The results achieved through Chiropractic treatment continue to be nothing short of amazing. In this case, a 7-year-old girl who had been suffering from asthma since age 2, now has a completely new lifestyle thanks entirely to the discovery of the cause and subsequent Chiropractic treatment.
A recent case study presented in the Journal of Vertebral [...]

More Evidence that Chiropractic Holds Benefits for Children!


The safety of Chiropractic for children is getting a boost from the findings of two practice-based studies. These International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) reports provide additional evidence about the safety and effectiveness of Chiropractic care for children of all ages.
The first study involved 812 pediatric clinical cases totaling 7,436 separate office visits. Girls totaled 382 [...]