Rare hereditary neuropathies shed light on silent pain
Chicago Tribune reports on hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathies that rob children of pain perception, detailing Sophie Prunty's life with tubes and seizures, family coping, and a global support network through a patient foundation and online resources. It highlights medical uncertainty, emotional strain on parents, and the need for specialized care and community.
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Chicago Tribune
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Wheaton
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South Dakota
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Wisconsin
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Lojeski
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Holiday booze risk in seniors highlighted by experts
A holiday feature notes one third of older Americans who abuse alcohol or drugs begin after 50. Aging bodies heighten effects and drug interactions raise health risks, while late onset abuse is often linked to low mood. Treatment can be effective with family support and coping strategies.
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Abigail Trafford
Washington Post
Nanna
Pops
Santa Claus
Houston
John W. Culberson
Gerontological Society of America
Dad
Colleran
Dr Donohue on causes and tests for chronic watery nasal discharge
Clear nasal drainage has many nonallergic causes including vasomotor rhinitis triggers and certain medicines. Nasal polyps and even a cerebrospinal fluid leak are possibilities. a beta-2 transferrin test can confirm. Treatments include saline spray, antihistamines like Astelin, and cortisone sprays. see a doctor for evaluation and possible specialist referral.
Italian Dinner and Swing Show at West High School
Community calendar lists Italian Dinner and Swing Show at West High School 2901 Melrose Ave Iowa City with dinner 5 to 7 p m and show at 7 30 p m Tickets 15 10 dinner 6 show only Tim Daugherty Jazz Quintet at Trinity Episcopal Church 8 p m Iowa City contact 319 337 3333 Mrs Claus visits Bedbug Story Time 6 30 p m Cedar Rapids Public Library West Side Branch North Pole stories at 319 390 7806 Film Batman Begins 7 p m James Kennedy Public Library Dyersville contact 563 875 8912 or dyersville lib ia as 7 30 a m Cedar Rapids Airport Commission Eastern Iowa Airport Administrative Offices Linn County meetings listed through the day
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Iowa City
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Cedar Rapids
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Dyersville
County Home Rd
Marion
Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission
Sixth Ave
Alburnett School Board
Boorish houseguest ruins friends stay and plans to sever ties
A couple recalls three days with longtime friends Shirley and Arnold who dominated conversations demanded special service and disrespected dinner. The writer asks how to handle ending invites and whether to send anonymous etiquette resources, but Dear Abby advises against warnings or anonymous notes and to simply stop inviting them again.
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Shirley
Arnold
Abby
Year end giving guide highlights top charities
Charity Navigator lists 42 Fisher Houses near military hospitals and the hero miles program. It also spotlights Feeding America, ASPCA, Save The Children and other groups with links and contact details for donations. Readers are urged to donate or offer acts of kindness to brighten the season.
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Charity Navigator
Charitynavigator.org
Fisher House Foundation
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Kraft Foods
Feedingamerica.org
ASPCA
Humane Association
Western Hemisphere
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Save the Children
Check Savethechildren
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