As a pediatrician, I see guns as a threat to our children

April 7, 2018 Dr. Robert Wiskind

Recently I attended an American Academy of Pediatrics gathering of pediatricians representing state chapters from around the country. One of the major topics was gun violence and its impact on children. We heard from leaders in Connecticut, South Carolina and Florida about the impact on child health following mass shootings in recent years and how…

EpiPen price problem is not simple, but must be solved

September 7, 2016 Dr. Robert Wiskind

Epinephrine is cheap. My office purchases a multi-dose vial for less than $10. That is why it is ironic that there has been so much discussion and debate recently about the increased cost of EpiPens, which are well-known auto-injectors for epinephrine. The reasons for the price uproar can be found in a combination of supply…