Osteochondritis dissecans in the knee explained
Dear Dr Donohue and Dear Dr Donahue letters discuss knee pain in a teenage athlete and a separate running progress question. OD is described as bone and cartilage detachment from the femur with potential joint cracking locking and limited motion. Treatments range from rest and braces to immobilization and possible surgery, while a resting heart rate test tracks conditioning progress over weeks.
Dear Abby style advice on family dynamics and health questions
A North Carolina reader worries about her son Dylan who works out of town, returns late, and spends little time with his girlfriend and grandchild. The column advises honest conversation, supportive empathy, and staying involved with the girlfriend and child, noting Dylan’s relationship may not last. Also includes a schizoaffective disorder question and guidance from Dear Abby on love, stigma, and moving forward with a new partner.
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