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Problem Solver: Son loses patience waiting for mom's medical records
Adam Jacobs doesn't know all the details about the events that led to his mother's death Sept. 10, but he'd sure like to find out. So, shortly after Charmaine Jacobs passed away from sepsis, the younger Jacobs began searching for answers. The 63-year-...
Tags: Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Jon Yates, Nursing, Medical Specialization
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Man dies days after being shot in leg
Tribune reporterA 19-year-old man shot in the knee earlier this month died after he developed an infection while being treated, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. His death was ruled a homicide. Darrell Austin, of the 9500 block of South... -
The other battle of the bulge - trying to pack on pounds
Ana Veciana-SuarezThe Hubby claims I'm obsessed with scales. Digital scales and mechanical ones. Scales you find at Publix and the fancy physician scales with the height rod. He's got a point. I can't pass by a scale, whether it's in the gym or at the mall, without...Tags: Overweight, The Miami Herald
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York swimming star MaryElizabeth Warhol enjoying life to the fullest following near-death experience
YORK — Food is always very important for MaryElizabeth Warhol. And because Warhol, 17, is a national-class swimmer, she cheerily admits she burns so many calories daily that watching what she eats the way many teenage girls do is unnecessary. So,...
Tags: Dave Matthews, Michael Phelps, Staphylococcal Infection , Viral Diseases and Infections, Xbox 360
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Oversold cancer screenings
Early detection of cancer saves lives - right? Not necessarily. This widely-held belief drives many to get unnecessary screenings, according to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports just-released analysis of the latest research and extensive expert...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Consumers, Tuberculosis, Prostate Cancer, Biopsy
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High-Powered Magnet Toys Recalled
These Magnet Balls Manipulative Magnet Sets, made by SCS Direct in Stratford and sold exclusively on Amazon.com, are being recalled because they could seriously hurt a child if ingested. Click here for more information from the CPSC. Also, Kringles...
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Craft kit recalled
The following recall has been announced: ____ CRAFT KITS DETAILS: Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kits imported by Jo-Ann Stores Inc. of Hudson, Ohio, and manufactured by Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts of China; sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and...Tags: Jo-Ann Stores Incorporated, Pumpkin
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Hope and faith in the small victories
Ana Veciana-SuarezWhen the night turned darkest, I did not doubt. When there seemed to be no hope, I refused to lose faith. Against the odds, against predictions and prognoses, my husband survived the most serious medical challenge of his life. I always believed he would....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, John Lennon, Heart Attack, The Miami Herald, Health and Medical Professionals
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Finding structure, comfort in routine
Ana Veciana-SuarezThis week, hungering for normalcy, I've returned to my customary schedule. Sort of. Up at 5 a.m., I walk the dog, feed the cat and off to the gym I go. Upon my return home, I do what I always do in the fashion I've grown accustomed to. This makes me feel...Tags: The Miami Herald
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The long, slow road to recovery
Ana Veciana-SuarezOn our third trip to the emergency room in the span of 15 days, I suggested to my husband that we pick up on what seemed to me a very obvious hint. "We should play Lotto with the numbers of every hospital and emergency room we've been in," I said....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Lotto, The Miami Herald, Salsa (genre)
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Keep your grip and your smile
Ana Veciana-SuarezOne of the duties of a caregiver turns out to be a task no one ever mentioned to me, not even in passing. Call it, for the lack of a better term, the oral progress report. When you live with a person recovering from a serious illness, you're not only...Tags: Healthy Diet, Symptoms, The Miami Herald
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Helping boy recover from deadly infection
HealthHelping boy recover from deadly infection...
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