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A law degree for tenacious child with a mind open to possibility
St. Louis Post-DispatchAfter years of wondering if their son would live past the age of 15, Kevin Fritz's parents received the news they'd prayed for upon the completion of a series of operations to straighten his spine and improve his lungs. "The doctor came out and said,...Tags: Allentown, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Muscular Dystrophy, Schools, Discrimination
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Clowns who care: Volunteers don makeup and red noses to bring cheer and support to patients
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.They wear white coats and scrubs, just like other staff members at Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House. But the big red noses and oversized shoes instantly send the message that these "doctors" are not here to talk medicine. Since the...Tags: Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Medical Specialization, Nursing, Hospitals and Clinics
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DSM-5 is here: Are psychiatrists ready to stop arguing about it?
Finally. After many contentious years, the American Psychiatric Assn. has unleashed DSM-5, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. If you know one thing about the DSM, it’s probably that this book is...
Tags: Bipolar Disorder, Psychiatry, Psychiatrists, Social Sciences, Tiger Woods
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OPINION: Nevada Medical Board, just whom do you serve?
Las Vegas SunEarlier this year, I wrote about Dr. Sean Steele, an internist who was accused of a brutal sexual assault after a night of drinking in Las Vegas. Steele pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery. Steele was licensed in both California and Nevada....Tags: Justice System, Trials, Sexual Assault, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers
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El Paso cancer patient is glad Angelina Jolie raised awareness of double mastectomy
El Paso Times, TexasEl Pasoan Alice Chavez knows what it's like to be Angelina Jolie. At least when it comes to her health. Like, Jolie, Chavez has undergone a double mastectomy. She had cancer in her left breast, and a risk of cancer in the still-healthy one. "In...Tags: Plastic Surgery, Medical Specialization, The New York Times, General Practitioners, Skin Cancer
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Pharmacists seen as valuable members of health-care team
Tribune Media ServicesSearching for a health care career where you’ll be a trusted adviser and partner in helping improve the care of patients? Consider the field of pharmacy. Nearly three-quarters of Americans rate pharmacists as having high or very high honesty and...Tags: Science and Technology, Biology, Diabetes, General Practitioners, Chemical Industry
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Health career options include office settings
With more than 300,000 health care workers in Cook County alone, employees have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a work environment. Here’s a look a various workplaces for today’s health care professionals. Offices of dentists....
Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Healthcare Provider, Medical Specialization, Nursing, General Practitioners
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Medical marijuana primed for overhaul
The Honolulu Star-AdvertiserTwo bills approved this year by the Legislature are Hawaii's first steps toward handling medical marijuana as a health issue rather than a law enforcement problem. Although Hawaii was the first state to pass legislation approving the use of medicinal...Tags: Marketing, Veterans Affairs, Politics, Health, HIV
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McNabb's nephew sees no extra pressure if he's drafted by Flyers
If selected by the Flyers in next month's NHL draft, defenseman Darnell Nurse would not feel an added burden playing in Philadelphia — and living up to the standard set in another sport by his famous uncle, former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb....Tags: Football, Canadian Football, Shea Weber, Philadelphia Flyers, NFL Pro Bowl
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Hospitals fight delirium with volunteer help
Star TribunePaula Duncan saw how quickly it could happen with her father-in-law. When he was hospitalized with pneumonia at age 80, his personality changed. Almost overnight, he became aggressive and combative. As a hospital nurse, Duncan knew that older patients...Tags: Science and Technology, Alzheimer's Disease, Brooklyn Park, Nursing, University of Pittsburgh
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The Roanoke Times, Va., Dadline column
The Roanoke Times, Va.Every morning during breakfast before the school day starts, my 6-year-old daughter and I pore over the comics section of this newspaper. I read the funnies to her, usually sticking to the kid-friendly "Red and Rover," "Garfield," "Family Circus" and...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Entertainment, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Bombings, Psychology
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Finalists chosen for entrepreneur award
Eight Central Florida business executives have made the short list of 30 finalists for this year's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Florida awards, which will be announced Thursday night. The three co-founders of Power Grid Engineering in Winter...
Tags: Awards and Prizes, Mount Dora, Altamonte Springs, Technology, Maitland
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