Questions on Cystic Fibrosis Life Expectancy and Diet
A Q and A about CF explains that life expectancy has improved with specialized care and research but no imminent cure. It notes treatments such as exercise, antibiotics, oxygen, and steroids, plus CF Foundation guidance. It also cautions high salt in frozen dinners for hypertension and provides dietary tips.
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DR. Gott
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Executive Blvd
Rockville
Gott
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Dear Grandpa Remembering a Family Reunion Legacy
A grandson recounts the 21 biannual family reunions begun in 1947 after World War II scattered siblings. From two dozen to 95 members, reunions became a glue of friendship and support, evolving from rustic cabins to luxury condos, and sustaining a lasting family legacy.
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Chicago
New Jersey
West Texas
Louisiana
Iowa
Iouth
Jason
Maureen
Blood Hound
AIDS questions answered by expert excerpts
A reader asks what AIDS is, blood transfusion risk, progression to disease, and deaths in the United States. Excerpts note AIDS as an acquired immune deficiency syndrome, current transfusion risk about 1 in 250,000, and that 39,263 Americans diagnosed with AIDS and 22,548 died by July, with 1 to 2 million carrying the virus.
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Wallace
Richard
Holland
Mich
Los Angeles Times
Times
United
Joseph R. Bove
Yale University
Tattoo Lesson From a Long-Scarred Wrist
A reader shares a personal tale of tattoo regret from a teen rebellion to a later life scar. She details a dragon tattoo hurtful past choices, parental consent issues, and the ongoing social judgment she endures. She warns a 17 year old to avoid rushed body art, noting the high costs and irreversible consequences.
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Abby
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