Is Social Media Bad for Doctors?

I was recently asked to participate as a speaker in a panel discussion on social media next year in Canada and while preparing my thoughts on this subject, I was pondering several big questions regarding the why and pitfalls of social media for healthcare professionals. There's the obvious "WHY" a physician should participate in social media . But perhaps even a more basic concern for a physician deciding whether to pursue social media or not is whether it may even be a bad …

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Sleep Apnea Can Turn Your Child Into a School Bully

Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane /  FreeDigitalPhotos.net This statement is supported by a published study indicating that poor sleep, whatever the cause, can be a factor leading a child to bully or display other aggressive behaviors. Among 341 kids who were evaluated, 23% had conduct problems. Of these kids with conduct issues compared to those without, a significant number had symptoms suggestive of a sleep disorder indicated by sleepiness scoring as well as snoring. It is already kno…

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