In the last decade, the number of opioid related deaths has been skyrocketing. According to the CDC this number has quadrupled from 1999 to 2015, with nearly 100 deaths occurring daily in the US from opioid overdoses. In the early 1990s pain management was a growing concern and with the aid of the pharmaceutical industry people became convinced that NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) could not manage moderate to severe pain. Doctors began prescribing, and even

As a mom, I can easily empathize with the constant concern over what is the best thing to do for my child. Sometimes it seems as if there are people coming at your from every direction with unsolicited advise and opinions. It can leave you scared and overwhelmed. Among many issues is the question of vaccination. Is it worth it? Do they actually work? As a medical professional, I have to trust the science. Here is an interesting read I just came across that I think will