Homeopathy and Naturopathy

Article Abstract:

The authors discuss a study they've done involving interviews with homeopaths and naturopaths in Massachusetts. Their summary seems to center on fears pediatricians should have about what might happen to children visiting these practitioners, rather than offering any evidence of harm being done. They seem concerned that most do not actively recommend immunization; that visits to them might cause a delay of treatment for serious medical conditions, or that the practitioners might not recognize a condition which required other forms of treatment. They fear that, because there is no licensing procedure, the practitioners may not be competent in pediatric care.

Health aspects, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Pediatrics

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Group well-child care for high-risk families: maternal outcomes

Article Abstract:

Group therapy does not appear to be more effective than individual therapy for poor young mothers. Researchers randomly assigned 213 high-risk mothers to group well-child care (GWCC) or individual well-child care (IWCC). All of the women were younger than 20 years when they had their baby, on Medicaid, had less than a high school education, substance abuse or had been abused as a child. Over 11 months, the rate of outcomes such as return to school or work or enrollment in drug abuse treatment were similar in both groups. Eight percent of children in both groups were referred to Child Protective Services.

Evaluation, Services, Teenage mothers, Poor women, Group counseling

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Chiropractic Care for Children

Article Abstract:

Many chiropractors do not follow recommended medical guidelines when treating children. This was the conclusion of researchers who surveyed 90 licensed chiropractors in the Boston, Massachusetts metropolitan area. Overall, 11% of patient visits were children and teenagers. Seventy percent of the chiropractors recommended herbs and dietary supplements. Only 30% recommended childhood immunizations. Seventeen percent said they would treat a hypothetical two-week-old newborn baby with a fever themselves, rather than referring the mother to a doctor or emergency department.

Care and treatment, Practice, Children, Infants, Chiropractors, Infant care

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