Archive for 2016
May Health News: Zofran in Pregnancy, Home Birth after Previous C-Section, Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics
Zofran (Ondansetron): No Link to Fetal Malformation A recent study by Dr. Marlena Fejzo of UCLA, published in the Journal of Reproductive Toxicology, did not find a link between Zofran…
Read MoreBesides the fat and calories in fast food – now we need to think about phthalates
A few weeks ago, there was an article in the Washington Post about consumption of fast foods that I thought would get more press. It reported on a study published in Environmental…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day to You!
Happy Mother’s Day to the young and beautiful Syrian mother who was having coffee with a reporter one morning in Turkey before her planned trip to Greece to hopefully join…
Read MoreMango and Cabbage Slaw
Adapted from cooking class with Ms. Vy in HoiAn, Vietnam March 2016 See Asian chicken BBQ recipe for more details This mango salad was meant to be prepared with prawns.…
Read MoreMahi mahi with green sauce – a new twist
I had some mahi mahi to cook and was trying to use up some ingredients in the fridge – an avocado, an Asian leek and some fresh cilantro. Mahi mahi…
Read MoreThe Throes of History
In honor of International Women’s Day, I wrote the following semi-fictional piece, originally published in Italian on March 7, 2016 in la Repubblica. In 1979, when Soviet tanks rolled into Afghanistan…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of an Obstetrician: On Gratitude
Monday morning, I turned my cell phone on at 7:45 AM as usual, after having a cup of coffee in my breakfast room and skimming through the newspaper. One of…
Read MoreBefore It’s Too Late: A Parent’s Guide on Teens, Sex, and Sanity
Before It’s Too Late: A Parent’s Guide on Teens, Sex, and Sanity meets the urgent need to proactively reach adults before their teen is in crisis. The book will educate and wake…
Read MoreLaunching a New Mobile Safety App for Americans Overseas
Last Sunday, I hosted a brunch at my home with guest speakers Paula Lucas and Samier Mansur, which was well attended by my LadyDoc friends – thank you so much!…
Read MoreDelightful Food Experiences in Vietnam
When we were in Vietnam, we spent a few days in HoiAn, a town known for its silk and for its tailors who can create a dress or suit to…
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