Davenport woman sues doctor over malpractice and lifelong injuries
Shelley Sanders described in 2010 how a 2003 tubal procedure turned into sepsis and a flesh eating infection after bladder punctures. The Illinois resident, who later died at 43, faced chronic pain and over a million dollars in medical bills. Attorneys argue such cases argue against caps on malpractice.
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Silver tsunami caring for the frail elderly
The Obama administration terminated the financially flawed CLASS long term care plan, risking higher costs for families. Nursing homes exceed $200 daily and home health aides average $450 weekly, while Medicare offers no coverage. Few Americans carry private policies, leaving many uninsured against this major expense.
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Nightmare recounted in kidnapping trial
Prosecutor describes Amanda Daniel's seven hours missing before discovery and the night her alleged kidnapper Keith Elson Jr. faced charges. Daniel, 19, was sexually assaulted and fought back by stabbing Elson and hiding in a bathroom. Elson, 54, faces life in prison if convicted. The case unfolds before Judge Ian Thornhill as Elson waives a jury.
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Fourth cholesterol number gains attention from doctors
Doctors expand beyond total LDL and HDL to include a particle count that carries LDL through blood. Cardiologists split on usefulness with some saying it helps find at risk patients and tailor treatment, while major guidelines have not adopted the extra test yet due to cost and limited consensus.
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