Laser surgery may remove birthmark on lip
Dear Dr Gott notes that hemangiomas are birthmarks caused by overgrown vessels. Some disappear in childhood, others persist. laser surgery or excision can remove a single lip lesion with minimal cosmetic impact, but prognosis varies with size and depth and surgeon should discuss possible complications beforehand.
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DR. Gott
Finding a retirement community for couples guidance
A reader outlines a method to pick a retirement community with thorough homework. Suggested steps include comparing multiple continuing care retirement communities, evaluating fee structures and increases, asking about refunds, and checking accreditation. Also recommended is reviewing financial statements with a specialist and considering a life care option to preserve spousal proximity.
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American Association of Homes For the Aging
Pculpameol
WL Slip Homes
CCRC
AAHA
Aaha Publications
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Author Tom Clancy Guest of Honor at Montgomery Fund-Raiser
Congressman and local Republicans host a Sunday Sept 16 reception at Marwood the Potomac home of Louise Gore with author Tom Clancy as guest of honor. Proceeds fund GOP candidates and a Montgomery County ballot. Tickets 150 dollars per person 250 per couple. Contact Carolyn Mikley or Bob Weiss for details.
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Tom Clancy
Marwood
Potomac
Louise Gore
Montgomery County
Republican Finance Council
Robert W. Kneisley
Wallace O. Stephens
Richard E Marriott
Constance Morella
Helen Delich Bentley
Clancy
Calvert County
Carolyn Mikley
Bob Weiss
Remember Them Alive in Death and Life
A column features readers sharing grief and coping after loss. A caller recalls visiting a grave and choosing to remember loved ones alive, not in mourning, while Abby affirms diverse grieving paths and shares a poem about presence beyond death.
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Abby
San Francisco
Alcohol Major Problem Among Teens Says Dr Wallace
A teen column argues teens face rising alcohol dangers as alcohol becomes the top youth drug. It cites high rates of early use, heavy drinking, and alcohol-related deaths among 14 to 17 year olds, urging focus on alcohol as a gateway to other drugs.
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Tally
Julian
Alameda
Calif
United States
National Council On Alcoholism
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
America
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