Pemphigus overview and patient advice from Dr Donohue
Pemphigus is a rare skin disease with recurring blisters and mouth sores. Treatments include prednisone and CellCept to suppress the immune system. prognosis varies, with some remission possible in years, and patient groups like the National Pemphigus Foundation offer information and contacts.
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Dr. Donohue
V.B
National Pemphigus Foundation
Berkeley
Judy Perotti
Y-Me National
Breast Cancer Organization
Rush Presbyterian
Martin Gorbien
Had Enough Calls for Two Week Rule in Florida
A Florida reader complains that his father in law stays two months every winter and treats their home as a second Florida base. Abby advises adults to set boundaries and suggests renting a nearby apartment for visits to protect privacy and work space.
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Ear Abby
Midwest
Florida
Dad
Delivering bad news with empathy in medical care
Medical experts advise delivering serious information in person in a private calm room with open body language. Use small bits of clear language, acknowledge emotions, offer support and next steps, and secure follow up, while avoiding Friday calls and ensuring family involvement.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Kathy Neely
Northwestern University
Myles Sheehan
General Internal Medicine
Loyola University
Get Books Back With Return Labels From Heloise
Heloise advises using return address labels inside book covers to improve chances of getting loans returned. She suggests a S-by-5 card titled books noting title borrower and lent date, plus photo copies of covers with name and date.
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Heloise
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Wobblers Anonymous
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P.O. Box
Orlando
Paul Donohue
King Features Syndicate
Abby
Kansas
Manny
Las Vegas
Dear Abby
Mount Morris
Abigail van Buren
Jeanne Phillips
Universal Press Syndicate
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Arkadelphia, Ark
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Little Rock
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