Current approaches to the undescended testicle
January 1st 2000Cryptorchidism is more common that you might think, especially in premature infants. Accurate diagnosis and early correction, made easier by laparoscopy, relieve stress on the family and may reduce the risks of long-term complications such as infertility.
Shark cartilage, cat's claw, and other complementary cancer therapies
November 1st 1999Alternative therapies seem to thrive where mainstream medicine is most challenged. The focus here is on herbs and supplements used to treat childhood cancers?why they're used, what families hope for from them, and how the evidence stacks up.