Coumadin therapy for atrial fibrillation advised by experts
Reader asks if Coumadin should be added to Lanoxin in atrial fibrillation. Answer explains clots from fibrillation can reach the brain causing stroke, so Coumadin is generally recommended. Lanoxin does not affect clotting and is for rate control. Treatment should be individualized by the physician.
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DR. Gott
Denon
Eye surgery may halt fuzzy vision in macular case
Reader asks about foggy central vision from macular degeneration. Lasers may slow progression but not restore sight. Radiation therapy studies show 71 percent stable or improved in 16 patients and 25 percent improved in 250-patient trial, suggesting discussion with a doctor about potential benefits for older adults.
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Radiological Society of North America
Mark Hartman
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Louisville
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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Los Angeles
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Spring home economics calendar offers money and herb classes
Frederick County Extension Service hosts "Money 2000" on May 13 from 7 to 8 p m for 3 dollars to boost savings and reduce debt. "Herbs From the Garden to Your Table" runs June 2 1 to 2 p m and June 3 4 7 to 8 p m for 3 dollars. A four part series "Prescription for Financial Wellness" runs June 5 12 19 26 for 3 dollars with topics on budgeting credit insurance and retirement planning. For details call (301) 694-1594.
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Frederick County Extension Service
Montevue Lane
Frederick
Frederick County Eac
Home Economics Department
Brooklyn Museum of Art names new director Arnold Lehman
After a six month search the Brooklyn Museum of Art unanimously selects Arnold L Lehman a Brooklyn native and director of the Baltimore Museum of Art since 1979 Lehman will start Sept 1 succeeding Robert Buck as the museum grows its McKim Mead White building renovation and centennial celebration the 1.5 million object collection Egyptian holdings 40 million endowment and a focus on museums making a difference in people lives.
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Brooklyn Museum of Art
Arnold L. Lehman
Brooklyn
Baltimore Museum of Art
New York Times
Lehman
Robert T. Buck
McKim, Mead & White
New York City
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Frederick County Art Association Meeting at Delaplaine Center
The Frederick County Art Association will gather at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center 308 Carroll St on May 12 at 7 30 pm Speaker Shelley Stevens will lecture and Russell Poole will show pictures Public attendance is invited.
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Frederick County Art Association
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Carroll St
Shelley Stevens
Russell Poole
Kindness in Tragedy Inspires Letters to Abby
Bonnie Burgett recalls a Texas car crash that killed two nephews and left sister Cindy and her husband badly hurt. John and June James, a Houston father and son, drove 120 miles to the hospital and 240 miles round trip to help a stranger in need, crossing racial lines with compassion.
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Texas
Cindy
Jacob
Travis
Houston
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June James
June
James
Jameses
Bonnie Burgett
Willmar
Minn
Bonnie
Miami Beach
Plato
Winter Moon at Hagens Tavern by Harry Richardson
New Market artist Harry Lamar Richardson displays Winter Moon at Hagens Tavern and several local scenes at his open studio during Mother's Day weekend May 10 11. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Deborah Lovelace Richardson unveils fused glass jewelry. Directions: Quiet Cove Road near Lake Singanore call (301) 865-5863.
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Hagan’s Tavern
New Market
Harry Lamar Richardson
Deborah Lovelace Richardson
Quiet Cove Road
Lake Singanore
Schifferstadt quilt wins honors at national show
Frederick quilters earned honorable mention in group quilt, professional and amateur categories at the 13th annual American Quilter's Society Show and Contest in Paducah Kentucky April 24 to 27. Their piece Symbols of Schifferstadt supports the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum. The event drew 400 quilts from 46 states and eight countries with $85,000 in cash awards.
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Frederick
American Quilter’s Society
Paducah
Schifferstadt
Hood College Student Art Exhibition at Hudson Gallery
Hood College presents the annual Student Art Exhibition at the Hudson Gallery in Totem Arts Center. The display runs through May 23 with gallery hours Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Elaine Gates notes the show features paintings drawings sculptures designs photography and ceramics. 696-3800.
Best friend flirts with friend’s boyfriend DR WALLACE column
Jody from Oakland asks how to handle Wanda who flirts with her boyfriend Kyle. Dr Wallace advises confronting Wanda, then discuss with Kyle and end the relationship if sincerity is in doubt. Also includes a response on LSD, its effects, and dangers, and a dandruff query with guidance.
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Wanda
Kyle
Jody
Oakland
Calif
Miami
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