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Issue: #31
July 23, 2012


Volume 2, Letter 31

 

July 23, 2012 

 

Foodborne illness is on the rise.  What a shame in a modern world.  We have all of the ability to reduce these issues, yet we are going in the opposite direction.  

 

1 in 6 people are now infected with a food borne illness yearly in the US.  Some bacteria are getting smarter and more deadly.  Think of the Jack in a Box burger E coli outbreak.  After reading many books on this topic, it appears that the centralization of our processed food has amplified the risk of large outbreaks.  It is impossible to be perfect in the prevention of these illnesses. 

 

However!

 

Where we used to have ~50 meat slaughtering companies - now we have four.  If one of them gets a pathogen in their product, the transmission effect is much greater because of the volume of people served.   The same goes for the large produce systems like the spinach outbreaks.  We assume that the FDA has monitors out at these facilities protecting us.  The outbreak statistics show a different story.  

 

What can you do?  

 

1) Buy local from trusted producers of meat and produce.  

2) Get to know your farmer and butcher.  

3) Cook meat to appropriate temperatures. 

4) Wash all produce well.

 

 

My take home point today: Be as safe as you can,

  

  

Enjoy summer,

 

  

Dr. Magryta

 
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1)  In the Lancet from June 2012 there is a study that notes a 3 fold increased risk of brain tumors with 2 or more brain CT scans in childhood.  As always, this data points to the need to CT a child only when absolutely indicated.  With rising issues of contact sports injuries and litigation fears, the use of head CT scans is increasing.  There are very good criteria regarding head injury and the need for a CT scan.  Be prepared for a possible injury and the discussion with your physician.  Criteria.

2)  In the same journal there is another article by Walker et. al. about the needs of dietary zinc for immune system function and therefore infectious disease prevention and survival.   Multiple studies now support the use of supplemental zinc, if you are insufficient at the onset of an illness, to ameliorate the symptoms through a functional immune system.  In our clinic we have found that children with zinc deficiency are often suffering from recurrent infections and needing antibiotics too frequently.  

In order to reduce these issues, we need to make sure that our children get adequate zinc in there diet.  Here is a link to food sources of zinc.  Prevention!

3)  In May 2012 in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine there are two articles regarding infant weight gain.  This is of great concern because of the risk of childhood obesity.  The studies show that bottle fed babies gain more weight in a pathologic manner than breastfed babies. The source of milk in the bottle had no effect on weight gain.  Babies who took their milk from the breast gained the most normal statistical weight.  

The authors believe that this phenomena is due to the self regulation of feeding from the breast versus a finite amount in the bottle which babies are encouraged to finish regardless of desire or need.  

Dr. M 

 
Recipe of the Week

Salmon and sundried tomato salad

Ingredients:  1-2 servings

1 can of wild Alaskan salmon
1/4 chopped red onion
1 tablespoon of sun dried tomatoes drained of oil
4 chopped basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil


p.s.  add chopped celery for a crunch and a twist.

Directions:

In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients and stir.  That is it!

Place on crackers, bread or eat with a spoon.  

Oh yea!


Dr. M

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Copyright � 2010-2012 Christopher J. Magryta, MD. Readers, please note: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice and treatment provided by your physician or other healthcare professional and is not to be used to diagnose or treat a health issue.


 


Chris Magryta
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
Touchstone Pediatrics