Recalls and Safety Alerts:

Raptiva Withdrawn from the Market Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator Recalled Recalls of Digoxin and Propafenone Tablets Recall of Medtronic Ventricular Snap Shunt Catheters Recall of Zencore Plus

New From FDA: Campaign on Using Methadone Safely

Advuce For Patients: Help Patients Use Acetaminophen Safely

FDA Consumer Corner: Don’t Overdo It with Acetaminophen

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FDA - Raptiva (efalizumab) Feb 2009

Genentech and FDA notified healthcare professionals of the voluntary, phased withdrawal of Raptiva,

FDA - ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator

ZOLL Medical Corporation and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class 1 recall of ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillators distributed from May, 2004

FDA - Digoxin, USP 0.125 mg, Digoxin, USP 0.25 mg (Caraco brand)

AS Medication Solutions, LLC, a drug repackage company, announced today that all tablets of Caraco brand Digoxin, USP, 0.25 mg, distributed prior to March 31, 2009

FDA - Recall of Medtronic Ventricular Snap Shunt Catheters

Medtronic and FDA notified healthcare professionals about a Class I recall of the Innervision Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter

FDA - Zencore Plus

Bodee LLC and FDA notified consumers and healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of all the company's supplement product sold under the name Zencore Plus.

FDA - SAMHSA and FDA Join to Educate the Public on the Safe Use of Methadone

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today launched an initiative to help ensure the safe use of methadone

FDA - Use Caution with Pain Relievers

Acetaminophen is a safe and effective pain reliever that benefits millions of consumers. However, taking too much could lead to serious liver damage

Delayed Puberty

Both boys , and girls can have a tough time when they go through pubertal changes early. Your child may be teased, and may have body image or self-esteem problems. They may also be confused about what is happening to their body, and may have unfamiliar emotions.

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UMHS - S S Mott Children's Hospital: Growth Delay or Disorder

Growth patterns in children vary. For example, baby boys grow faster than girls until about 7 months. After that, girls grow faster until about age 4. The growth rate then becomes the same for both until puberty.

UMHS - Talking With Children About Sex

As children enter their teen years, they begin to have more interest in dating, and many become sexually intimate with a partner. Almost half of adolescents will have had sexual intercourse by 10th grade.

UMHS - Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Aside from colds and the flu, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are some of the most widespread diseases both in the United States and the world.

UMHS - Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years

Children between ages 6 and 10 are more independent and physically active than they were in the preschool years. They also are more involved with friends and are learning to think in more complex ways.

UMHS - Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years

The ages between 15 and 18 are a time of discovery for both teens and parents. And these years can be as challenging as they are exciting.

UMHS - Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years

The ages 11 through 14 years are often referred to as early adolescence. These years are an exciting time of many varied and rapid changes.

Health Line Today : Children's Health Center

Raise a happy, healthy baby, and get the answers you need for your child’s well-being.

Sibling Abuse

Often parents don’t see the abuse for what it is. As a rule, parents and society expect fights and aggression among siblings. Because of this, parents often don’t see sibling abuse as a problem until serious harm occurs.

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UMHS - Sibling Abuse

Sibling abuse is the physical, emotional or sexual abuse of one sibling by another [1]. The physical abuse can range from more mild forms of aggression between siblings, such as pushing and shoving, to very violent behavior such as using weapons

Sibling Sexual Abuse - A Parents Guide (Courtesy of Family Services of Greater Vancouver)

This booklet is written for parents who know or suspect there is sibling abuse in their family and want to do something about it.

American Psychological Association: Warning Signs of Youth Violence

Recognizing Violence Warning Signs In Others

American Psychological Association:Raising Children to Resist Violence: What You Can Do

Research has shown that violent or aggressive behavior is often learned early in life. However, parents, family members, and others who care for children can help them learn to deal with emotions without using violence. Parents and others can also take st

Health Line Today : Stress Management Center

Better understand how these conditions impact your life and discover simple steps you can take to find mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

U-M expert offers tips to choosing the correct athletic shoes

It seems like there are as many different types of athletic shoes as there are people to wear them. So how do you know which one is right for you and your activities? Is it the cool style or the vibrant colors that should attract you to a shoe? Or is it the fit, function and structure of a shoe?

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UHMS - MedSport Program

The MedSport Program is designed to meet the comprehensive needs of all athletes -- high school, collegiate, recreational and professional. It combines the expertise of professionals from several fields including orthopaedic surgeons, family medicine phys

UMHS - Athletic Shoes

Choosing the right athletic shoe for a sport can be confusing. Each sport has shoes designed for specific demands. Athletic shoes protect the feet from the stresses of a given sport. If you take part in a sport three or more times per week, it is likely y

Health Line Today: Sports & Fitness Health Center

Weekend warrior or pro player? Get answers to your questions on sports and fitness to help you take your game or exercise program to the next level.

Health Line Today: Pain & First Aid Health Center

Get the basics—Learn how to get to the root of your aches and pains and apply first-aid treatments that may help ease symptoms and prevent future injuries.

Health Line Today: Sprains and Strains, Joint Injuries, Ligament Injuries, Muscle Injuries

Beat the aches and pains of sprains and strains. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today: Homeopathic Remedies for Injuries

Homeopathic remedies are often very useful for soothing pain and promoting healing.

Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry usually continues throughout childhood and can be very frustrating and stressful to parents. There are lots of things parents can do to help their kids get along better and work through conflicts in positive ways. Read on for tips and resources to help you keep the peace at your house.

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UMHS - Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters. It is a concern for almost all parents of two or more kids

UMHS - Sibling Relationships

It may help to know that sibling rivalry is natural. Siblings must share space, time, toys, and especially, parents.

Health Line Today : Children's Health Center

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Health Line Today : Stress Management Center

Better understand how these conditions impact your life and discover simple steps you can take to find mental, emotional, and physical well-being.