Gift and Gift-giving Dilemmas in Annie's Mailbox
A reader asks if sending a gift and card suffices for a niece’s 60th wedding amid long travel and family distance. Annie suggests weighing travel value and suggests gifting if travel seems impractical. Other letters discuss honoring merchant seamen, well spouses, and Passover greetings.
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Bald patches hint alopecia areata beyond mere shedding
A 22 year old asks about a round bald spot and the chance of a second patch. Dr Donohue explains alopecia areata, its patch pattern, possible scalp eyebrow or beard involvement, and that most regain hair within a year with treatments like cortisone injections or minoxidil. No vitamins help.
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Study finds chemo improves survival for hormone nonfueled breast cancer
Chicago AP reports that new research shows women with nonhormonal breast cancers respond well to modern intravenous chemotherapy, narrowing survival gaps with estrogen fueled tumors. Lead author Donald Berry notes treatment decisions should reflect tumor hormone status, not just size or spread. The study, in JAMA, supports NCCN guidance on personalized therapy.
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Endplay plan in a bridge slam shows the heart finesse risk
In this 2006 puzzle note, South uses diamond and club eliminations to set up an unavoidable endplay. He clears suits, draws trumps, and executes a sequence that defeats any defense. The article also notes that forethought beats heart finesse and promises a future look before leaping.
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