Risk of death by injury and autism

" Individuals with autism appear to be at substantially heightened risk for death from injury. " That was the research bottom line...

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How Much Urine in Swimming Pools?

Image courtesy of Exsodus at  FreeDigitalPhotos.net In 2013, I wrote a blog article about how much fecal matter (i.e., poop) is typically f...

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How to Dry the Ears if Water Gets In

A common question we get asked is what is the best way to dry out the ear if any water gets in? I typically suggest using a pain old hairdry...

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Sedentary behaviours and autism

Standing up is better for your health than sitting down according to the BBC website . As one of those people known to wear a pedometer  pre...

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To Ear Plug or Not to Ear Plug

Seems like a fairly simple question... but oh what controversy it stirs up when regarding a patient with ear tubes who wants to go swimming...

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