In this issue, the second of a pair of pro/con Viewpoints addressing the clinical utility of circumcising male infants is published. Robert Van Howe, a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, rebuts the ...

Many people ask, “what is circumcision and how did it get started?” It’s a common question many people wonder about, but are afraid to ask. In this article, we’re going to talk about one of the most ...

In the well-written City Weekly cover story on circumcision ["Circumcision Decision," Sept. 17], the God of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian religions is credited with beginning this practice: God ...

Researchers analyzed a national database of US children’s hospital stays from 2012 to 2022. The analysis included all discharges of baby boys aged 0-28 days and excluded babies with bleeding disorders ...

For some parents, circumcision of a new son isn't a decision, it's automatic, especially among Jewish and Muslim parents. For most other people, it's a consideration to be made, usually in the first ...

Infant circumcision is an ethical issue that has lifelong effects on the child and societal costs. NOTE: Primary author is Lillian Dell'Aquila Cannon (see her blog), with assistance from Dan Bollinger ...

Circumcision is surgery to remove a male’s foreskin. A male may undergo this procedure for religious, social, medical, or cultural reasons. It may reduce the risk of some infections. The Centers for ...

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Male baby circumcision is a procedure that removes the foreskin from the penis. It is a common surgery that some parents and caregivers choose for their baby after birth, often for religious or ...

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