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Letters: Dying but not wanting to know
Re "Prescribing silence," Opinion, May 16 That Dr. Susan Partovi asked a patient if he wanted to know the details of his terminal illness is commendable. But relying on the old standby, "Do you want everything done?" — not so much. The medical...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Nursing, Medical Specialization, Diseases and Illnesses, Esophageal cancer
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Khaled Hosseini on "And the Mountains Echoed"
Khaled Hosseini stormed the best-seller lists with his debut novel, “The Kite Runner,” in 2003, following it up with the even more popular “A Thousand Splendid Suns” in 2007. Both set in the author's native country of Afghanistan,...
Tags: Feminism, Authors, Abdullah ibn Abdulaziz al Saud, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, The Washington Post
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Help at home is critical for doctor moms
The Miami Herald (MCT)For Kristina Deeter, a hard day at work could include resuscitating a toddler who nearly drowned, adjusting medication for a child who is struggling to tolerate a new heart, or setting up a premature baby on life support. Then, after an intense 12-hour...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Stroke, Neurosurgery, Human Interest
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More guns used in suicides than homicides
When people think of gun violence, they typically think of a masked robber or a disturbed young man with an assault rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. In truth, the most common victim of fatal gun violence is a distraught man who, alone in a...
Tags: Orange Blossom Trail, National Rifle Association of America, Politics, Justice System, Murder
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Raiders' D.J. Hayden is lucky to be alive
For cornerback D.J. Hayden, the ability to thrive in one-on-one situations sets him apart. It was teamwork, though, that saved his life. Hayden, drafted 12th overall by the Oakland Raiders last month, nearly died on the University of Houston...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, NFL Scouting Combine, National Football League, Conference USA, Demographics
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Travis Stork of 'The Doctors'
As more people get their health information from TV and the Internet, it becomes crucial to have experts on the small screen who can provide accurate information. That's where Travis Stork, co-host of the TV show "The Doctors," comes in. Stork, an...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Sexual Dysfunction, Arthritis, Biology, Diabetes
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St. John's picks Providence Health & Services in bidding war
After months of controversy, the owner of St. John's Health Center said it plans to sell the landmark Santa Monica hospital to Catholic chain Providence Health & Services. The hospital has been at the center of an intense competition that featured...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Patrick Soon-Shiong, Christianity, St. John's Health Center, Michael Jackson
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IU Health offers mammograms at discounted price
Indiana University Health released the following on Friday: LA PORTE, Ind.–During the entire month of May, several Indiana University Health locations throughout Northern Indiana are offering mammograms at an exclusive $95 discounted rate to...
Tags: American Cancer Society, Mammogram, Breast Cancer
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Illinois Senate approves marijuana for medical uses
ReutersSPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate on Friday voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, which if signed into law would make it the second-most-populous state in the nation after California to allow the drug's use for...Tags: Prescription Drugs, Multiple Sclerosis, Pat Quinn, Vicodin (drug), Justice System
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Misdiagnosis: More Common Than Drug Errors or Wrong-Site Surgery
The Hartford CourantUntil it happened to him, Itzhak Brook, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Georgetown University School of Medicine, didn't think much about the problem of misdiagnosis. That was before doctors at a Maryland hospital repeatedly told Brook his...Tags: Medical Research, Medical Specialization, Oncology, Durham (Durham, North Carolina), Fibromyalgia
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The complete Bill O'Brien conference call
Nittany LinesAs his nearly 30-minute session Wednesday with reporters dragged on, Bill O'Brien went from angry to impatient. "How many more questions?" he asked the conference call's moderator. "Six," was the response. "Six?' O'Brien asked. "How about three." That was... -
Penn State issues statement refuting forthcoming Sports Illustrated story
Nittany LinesPenn State released a statement Tuesday night refuting a Sports Illustrated story about the football team's medical operations. The story, which will be on newsstands Wednesday, is promoted on the cover with the headline, "Do Athletics Still Have Too...
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