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    Feb 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Fetal test creates options, uncertainty

    When Ramona Burton became pregnant with her second child this year, the 37-year-old knew that her age put her baby at an elevated risk for Down syndrome, even though screening with ultrasound and standard blood tests raised no warning flags. Burton...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Down Syndrome, Medical Research, Amniocentesis, Science and Technology

    2. Feb 4, 2013 |Column| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. Repeat cancer patient Lainie Jones fights rare disorder with humor

    How does somebody fight a one-in-a-million genetic disorder that makes a new cancer diagnosis almost as common as an annual bout with the flu?
    How does somebody fight a one-in-a-million genetic disorder that makes a new cancer diagnosis almost as common as an annual bout with the flu? Lainie Jones does it with grit, courage and plenty of humor. "Oh, the joys of having veins like a heroin...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Skin Cancer, Flu, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale

    3. Jan 31, 2013 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  3. In Florida Legislature, inexperience rules

    If you've ever thought that Florida's Legislature looked more like a fraternity than a collection of serious statesmen, there's a reason for that … besides just the immaturity of their ideas.
    If you've ever thought that Florida's Legislature looked more like a fraternity than a collection of serious statesmen, there's a reason for that … besides just the immaturity of their ideas. Legislative leaders are increasingly closer to college...

    Tags: Government, Republican Party, University of Central Florida, Mel Martinez, Elections

    4. Jan 26, 2013 |Story| Daily Pilot

  4. Apodaca: A documentary for Dusty

    Imagine for a moment that you can't walk or reach out to embrace your loved ones, and that every breath you take, each beat of your heart, requires a herculean effort from your weakening body.
    Imagine for a moment that you can't walk or reach out to embrace your loved ones, and that every breath you take, each beat of your heart, requires a herculean effort from your weakening body. That is life for my neighbor Dusty Brandom and millions of...

    Tags: Entertainment, Movies, Diseases and Illnesses, Malaysia, Barack Obama

    5. Jan 25, 2013 |Story| KWCH

  5. Abortion opponents march in Washington

    (AP) — One of the anti-abortion protesters who took to the streets of Washington today says that with the re-election of President Barack Obama, "we have to keep the battle up."
    (AP) — One of the anti-abortion protesters who took to the streets of Washington today says that with the re-election of President Barack Obama, "we have to keep the battle up." Pam Tino of Massachusetts also says she sees some significance in...

    Tags: Politics, Elections, Rick Santorum, Barack Obama, Social Issues

    6. Jan 7, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Dr. William J. Weiner, UM chairman of neurology

    Dr. William J. Weiner, a professor and chairman of the department of neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine who was nationally known for his work with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, died Dec. 29 of multiple myeloma at his Guilford home. He was 67.
    Dr. William J. Weiner, a professor and chairman of the department of neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine who was nationally known for his work with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, died Dec. 29 of multiple myeloma...

    Tags: Guilford (Baltimore, Maryland), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), New York City, University of Chicago, Urbana (Champaign, Illinois)

    7. Dec 9, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Caring for fragile kids

    Hundreds of Illinois parents whose medically fragile and technology-dependent children receive skilled nursing services at home through a state-run program are anxiously waiting to find out if their sons and daughters will continue to qualify.
    Hundreds of Illinois parents whose medically fragile and technology-dependent children receive skilled nursing services at home through a state-run program are anxiously waiting to find out if their sons and daughters will continue to qualify. The...

    Tags: Medicaid, Arthritis, Lungs and Airways, Government Health Care, Cerebral Palsy

    8. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  8. Girl's colorful exterior masks a dark reality

    There is 12-year-old Davaxha Trollinger's colorful exterior: hot pink threads woven through her hair and a tie-dye dress. And then there's the dark and grim reality of a growing brain tumor beneath that.
    There is 12-year-old Davaxha Trollinger's colorful exterior: hot pink threads woven through her hair and a tie-dye dress. And then there's the dark and grim reality of a growing brain tumor beneath that. Davaxha was born with neurofibromatosis type 1, a...

    Tags: Health Treatments, Mouth, Broward Health Medical Center, Leukemia, Chemotherapy

    9. Dec 22, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Lloyd Waters: Something 'meaningful' needed, but what?

    “We’re going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of politics.” That was one of many sentences offered by President Obama in the aftermath of the horrific tragedy at...

    Tags: The Herald-Mail, Santa Claus (fictional character), Mental Health, Barack Obama, Hurricane Sandy (2012)

    10. Jul 18, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Transplant of sibling's stem cells shows promise in sickle-cell fight

    Ieshea Thomas, who has suffered from sickle cell anemia nearly all of her life, recently received a life-changing gift from her sister: stem cells.
    Ieshea Thomas, who has suffered from sickle cell anemia nearly all of her life, recently received a life-changing gift from her sister: stem cells. Her sister Ivenus' donation of stem cells in November means Thomas' body is now able to produce normally...

    Tags: Blood Cells, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals

    11. Nov 14, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  11. Letters to the Editor - Nov. 14

    Thanks to sponsors, participants in Donut Alley event To the editor: The second annual Krumpe’s Donut Alley Rally 5K on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, surpassed all of our expectations with 584 participants, raising $9,012.94 for the Wounded Warrior...

    Tags: Quitting Smoking, Radio Industry, The Herald-Mail, Asthma, Fox News Channel (tv network)

    12. Nov 11, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  12. Local family's journey takes unexpected path

    She loves the outdoors and the feel of a warm breeze on her face.
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    She loves the outdoors and the feel of a warm breeze on her face. Music is a big part of her life and so are her friends at school. But while other 16-year-old girls are looking forward to driving, hanging out at the mall and going to formal dances,...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Brain, Research, Hospitals and Clinics

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