Doctors Need to Listen to Patients Dear Dr Gott
Letter discussing medical listening skills and second opinions. Patient reflects on a misdiagnosis of psychogenic symptoms after leg numbness, noting a herniated disc found later and surgery. Reader praises listening and careful evaluation for compassionate care. Another letter defends chelation therapy, citing a husband's angina improvement while Dr Gott cautions Chelation remains unproven for heart disease.
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When Do I Get to Retire to My Own Life
The Senior Forum advises that retirement is a lifestyle change not a gift. A retiring husband may expect his wife to redirect her life. plan to hold your ground, maintain your routine, and share chores gradually. Consider separate social activity and joint scheduling to ease transitions.
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Dart
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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Wallace
Opinions and advice in Dear Abby columns
A compilation of readers seeking help from Dear Abby on family boredom caused by a visiting grandfather, a young mother facing unsolicited advice, encouragement to consider volunteering to curb elder loneliness, and a teen vegetarian navigating meals. Each reply offers practical communication tips and suggestions to ease social friction while respecting involved parties.
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Sioux City
Mom Snooping Sparks Teen Trust Break in Open Letter
A 14 year old girl from Frederick and a California teen in Santa Ana describe parental snooping. Experts urge trust and open communication, advocating time with suitors before parental judgment. The exchange stresses teen privacy and prudent dating decisions.
Governor moves to curb pfiesteria under farm runoff controls
Maryland Governor Parris Glendening announced steps to fight pfiesteria outbreaks in two Eastern Shore river systems. He will form a commission led by former Gov. Harry Hughes to propose legislation for the 1998 session, with potential limits on agricultural and poultry runoff beyond voluntary programs. Regional and federal partners will seek a coordinated approach as fish lesions continue to appear in the Manokin and Pocomoke systems.
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Virginia
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Glendenin
Clinton
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House of Representatives
Maryland
Centers For Disease Control
King’s Creek
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