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The circumcision decision: experts answer some of new parents' questions

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Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics do not agree whether there are compelling health reasons to circumcise newborn males. Some studies do suggest that circumcision prevents infections and other health problems. Other common concerns discussed include surgical pain and hygiene.

Health aspects, Surgery, Infants, Circumcision

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Enter the computer age: quick answers to parent's most pressing questions about technology

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Most children can learn to use a computer at the age of four. Children can try out software before buying it in many stores and on manufacturers' Web sites. Tips on buying a family computer and on keeping children away from inappropriate material on the Internet are included.

Management, Purchasing, Microcomputers, Educational software, Computers and children

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Crucial labor questions for the doc

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Pregnant women should ask their doctors how often they perform cesarean sections, how often they are actually present during the birth and how they deal with a pregnancy that continues more than 42 weeks. Other topics include fetal heart monitoring.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Obstetricians

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