Choosing a Hospital: Cost Awareness and Price Comparisons
Sam Wallace argues patients should compare hospital costs, noting wide Iowa price variance from 150 to 250 dollars per day versus seven day stays. He cautions against choosing solely on reputation or convenience and urges focus on per diem charges to curb inflation.
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New findings on marijuana damage spark medical caution
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate column cites new Reims conference evidence on marijuana harming reproduction, brain and cells. It notes monkey and mouse studies using human-equivalent doses show pregnancy risk, brain changes, and broader health effects, urging caution for parents and teens.
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Rock Memorabilia Act Prompts Speculative Revival Show
Mark Russell discusses artists undergoing plastic surgery to resemble late entertainers in a concept called Rock n Roll Heaven. He imagines peacetime energy redirected into playful impersonations and even political figures reappearing as Lincoln or Jefferson in future performances.
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