Therapeutic Resources Blog
Summer Program For Hungry Kids Gets Creative With Food Delivery
July 31, 2014
This summer, government agencies and non-profit groups are making a massive push to get millions of meals to kids who might otherwise go hungry as part of the nationwide summer nutrition program. And they're doing some creative things to reach them. Read More »
Many kids don’t have a realistic take on their weight
July 30, 2014
Nearly one-third of U.S. children and adolescents are obese or overweight, but many don't realize that they fall into that category. According to new government statistics, approximately 30% of children and adolescents ages 8-15 years (32% of boys and 28% of girls) — an estimated 9.1 million young people — don't have an accurate read on their own weight. Read More »
Frailty predicts complications, outcomes in older trauma patients
July 29, 2014
Measuring frailty can help predict in-hospital complications, the need for discharge to a skilled nursing facility or in-hospital death in older patients who are hospitalized after physical trauma, according to a new study. Read More »
For A 3-Year Old Boy, A Risky Operation May Mean A Chance To Hear
July 28, 2014
A team of doctors and researchers believe they can help a three year old boy hear through a revolutionary procedure called an auditory brainstem implant. Read More »