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Reading is as vital to the health and well-being of children as good food and regular checkups. Ways in which parents can encourage their children to take an active interest in reading are discussed

The case of a newborn whose blood type was incompatible with his mother's and whose bilirubin levels were too high is described. When bilirubin levels become too high, they can cross the barrier between the bloodstream and the brain, causing brain damage and necessitating an exchange transfusion

A short story is presented

The question of whether kids should learn about their bodies is discussed. As a doctor, Perri Klass is supportive of it, but, as a mom, she's not sure they are ready for that reality

Flesh-eating streptococci, unusually virulent and fast-moving strains of the same kinds of strep that cause more minor skin infections and strep throat, was in many newspaper stories recently. One doctor's worries that simple skin infections could turn lethal are discussed

A doctor recognizes that, although she is able to dispense the proper advice to her patients when it comes to behavioral issues, she is not always able to use this good advice in her own home

KW - Television programs [Television Program] -- The medical matchup between two new TV programs--'Chicago Hope,' airing on CBS, and 'ER,' airing on NBC--is examined. Both shows are about doctors with relationship problems and embattled personal lives, but who put themselves on the line between life and death. 'ER's' Anthony Edwards, 'Chicago Hope's' Mandy Patinkin and 'ER' creator Michael Crichton are also profiled