Young girl with hip dysplasia endures cast and hope
Julia, a 1 year old, faced hip dysplasia DDH, wearing a plaster cast from chest to ankles for months to realign her left hip. Doctors hoped to avoid open surgery as Samantha, now four after multiple operations, recovers. early detection remains key though many cases go unnoticed until later.
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Washington
Julia
Kim Phillips
Plainfield, Ill
Samantha
Phillips
Julia Ashworth
Alexandria
Overprotective father shields abuse in Dear Abby column
A reader concerns about a 15 year old Becky facing an overprotective father who may be abusing her or hindering her. Absent named places, readers share similar stories of incest, shielding, and trauma. Medical professionals urge caution and counseling for Becky and her family.
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Abby
Tellight
Becks
Illinois
S.T
Becky
California
Cian
Kentucky
Mom
Cornell
Wis
Knight Aldrich
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Cyberbegging sites emerge on the World Wide Web
Chicago reports on a rising cyber begging trend where individuals including a 23 year old Chicago waitress and a Los Angeles County aspiring paramedic seek online donations to ease debts. Some receive modest amounts while others collect thousands weekly.
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Buster
Mandy Aylward
Los Angeles County
Nolan
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United States Air Force
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Etherredge Center
USC
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IME
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