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Findlaw Gives You Facts about Medical Malpractice, Clinical Negligence
The decision to file a clinical negligence claim is a major one. Before contacting an attorney, find out the fact by checking out the Medical Malpractice page at Findlaw.com. You will find helpful information about what to if you think you may have grounds for a clinical negligence claim, what a damages cap is, and what factors a jury will consider when determining if medical malpractice has occurred. Educate yourself about time limits, which medical personnel can be sued and get answers to FAQs. Worksheets and case forms are provided.

Is Your Toddler or Child Lactose Intolerant?
This article says it is unlikely your child is lactose intolerant. It notes that between five and 15 percent of Caucasians and more than 80 percent of people of African and Asian descent eventually become lactose intolerant, which can happen as early as age 2 or 3, but symptoms don't usually start until later in childhood or early adulthood. But if your child is starting to become lactose intolerant, he or she may have gas or diarrhea or become bloated beginning about 30 minutes to two hours after eating or drinking dairy products. A doctor visit is recommended.

Children’s Emotional Health: What Matters
A section for parents, advocates and physicians includes articles to empower parents, advocates and providers in caring for the psychosocial needs of children. It also serves as a coordinating tool for a pilot project for health care providers. Topics include the self-destructive child, raising a child who wants to stay alive, and other psychosocial pediatric issues.

All the News You Need About Your Chiropractor Found at Chirowatch
Chirowatch focuses on news stories on chiropractors and chiropractic care. It includes stories from people who claim to have been injured by chiropractors, ones about whether vaccinations are effective at preventing disease, children and chiropractors, chiropractic treatments and cures for cancer, and many more. The history of chiropractic is addressed, along with the ways that practitioners offer additional services to their patients to generate income. Find out about the risks associated with chiropractic manipulations of the neck. Links to a number of Canadian television and radio shows have also been provided.