Strep infection and neuropathy from delayed diagnosis
A 73 year old recounts a severe strep infection requiring eight weeks of IV penicillin and 68 days in hospital with residual neuropathy. The columnist notes strep can be serious at any age, may be misdiagnosed, and offers guidance on diagnosis, treatment, and future risk.
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How to get the most from a senior health checkup
Seniors should bring a health history and medications to exams and ask for detailed checks. A physician should record vital signs, perform eye ear nose throat, heart and lung tests, reflexes balance, abdomen and lymph nodes checks, skin inspection, and cancer screening where appropriate. Discuss family cancer history and prior medicines to assess interactions.
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Parents urged to talk to kids about drugs dangers
DEAR ABBY letter promotes warning about drugs alcohol and tobacco. Gen Barry McCaffrey urges consistent parental discussion as school year begins with questions and answers on illegal drugs alcohol and nicotine and their health risks.
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Best Friend’s Wild Lifestyle Question From Teen Readers
A teen asks whether to continue friendship with a best friend who has started drinking drugs and sex. Dr Wallace advises preserving the friendship while easing contact, and Beverly urges finding new friends aligned with the teen’s values.
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