Book Reviews: 'A Promise to Ourselves' and 'The Brass Verdict' Oct 14, 2008
P.A.S. is a malady in which one parent - in Baldwin's book, almost invariably the father - is isolated from the child or children in a divorce. In short, it's the womenfolk who make the kids hate Dad. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Ballesteros has tumor Oct 13, 2008
Brain malady found last week. Ballesteros. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Doctors to strike work on Friday Oct 11, 2008
Supporting his views, Dr Samir Dalwai of IMA Mumbai, said, "This issue is an outburst of a longstanding lack of communication between the medical professional and the community. Unless medical practice, with its limitations and pitfalls, is made more transparent, this malady will not be cured.'' To avoid such incidents, the doctors demand strict action from the government. "In a few states of India, there is a provision of three-year imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000, for such crimes.... (Times of India)
Choke Film Review Oct 10, 2008
Choke does have moments of fascinating character study: how Victor s natural sexual instincts morph into perverse psychological malady; how far he ll go to replace intimacy in a bottomless void of sex; and questioning what s truly aberrant in a world of pain. Those are the same ideas that propelled , but Choke frequently is too smart-alecky about them to really sell the redemptive shift Gregg has written into the story. (Suite101.com)
A Democrat not on this blog Oct 10, 2008
His leftiness is only a temporary malady. He will vote for McCain and not the butterfly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
George J. Tanber Oct 8, 2008
Not from any malady, but from boredom. . (ESPN -- Golf)
Inquest called into ER death of homeless man Sep 25, 2008
"I'm sure you would agree that no person in the world should wait 34 hours for treatment in an emergency department," said Dr. Balachandra, adding the malady could have been simply treated by changing Mr. Sinclair's catheter and treating the infection with antibiotics. The death has also prompted a review by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, expected out in a month, but the coroner's inquest will begin "as soon as possible," Dr. Balachandra said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Why questions about McCain, Obama health? Eagleton Sep 24, 2008
Scheiner's letter indicated Obama was in "excellent health.''The one issue noted in the letter was Obama's effort over the years to quit smoking, a habit he began more than 20 years ago. Scheiner, who did not speak to reporters, wrote Obama is ''using Nicorette gum with success.'' The letter did not specify how much Obama, who quit smoking in 2007, had smoked on a daily basis. (McCain smoked for 25 years, quitting in 1980.)Releasing detailed medical records has become the norm for presidential... (Anchorage Daily News)
West Nile may be down, but is it out? Sep 23, 2008
A Globe analysis of federal figures shows that compared with the same period in 2007, half as many people this year have developed the most serious neurological complications of the mosquito-borne malady. Through Tuesday, there had been 11 deaths nationally - less than one-tenth of the tally for all of last year. (Boston Globe)
For pedicures, take care where you step Sep 20, 2008
That mouthful of a malady left these customers, most of them women, with prolonged boils on their lower legs and some long-term scars. Although that report prompted nail salons to clean the screens on those foot baths more often, it doesn't mean that in the land of pedicure pampering, you can just relax and enjoy the polishing. (CNN -- Health)
Now listen: music a medicine for malady Sep 18, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. the social and emotional benefits of community singing in groups such as the Choir of Hard Knocks, performing here with Jimmy Barnes, have been well documented. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
[The Dope on] Dopamine's Central Role in the Brain's Motivation and Reward Networks Sep 16, 2008
The malady has long been known to involve dopamine circuits. VIEW: lect. (Scientific American)
Wilkes faces macular degeneration with determination Sep 15, 2008
Emilie Wilkes of Washington hasn t let a malady like macular degeneration get her down. The medical condition, which usually affects the eyesight of senior citizens, causes loss of vision in the center of the visual field. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Oak disease spotted in Glenville neighborhood Sep 14, 2008
But those in the red oak family - northern red oak, black oak, pin oak are more likely to die soon after they contract the malady. Logue wants to hear from anyone with red oaks that have died suddenly. (Albany Times Union)
Local drive to save Donovan Sands Sep 10, 2008
He has Dyskeratosis Congenital (also called Zinsser-Cole-Engman syndrome), a malady affecting fewer than 200 people worldwide. The disease is curable, but Donovan s only chance for survival is a bone marrow transplant and, so far, no matches have been found in the Bone Marrow Donor Program registry. (Newton Tab, MA)
The modern medical miracle is official Sep 9, 2008
Brady isn't even listed with the foot malady that didn't allow him to play in any preseason games, or practice much this summer. Perhaps the New England Journal of Medicine should do a story on Brady and the Dolphins amazing medical staffs. (JetsConfidential.com)
Nine Lives for Your Cat...and You Sep 8, 2008
The most prevalent malady for older people is not cancer or heart disease, but loneliness. Cats are an excellent option for the elderly because they can be lifted easily and fit even on the smallest laps. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Researchers Pinpoint Genes Linked to Childhood Inflammatory Bowel Disease Sep 6, 2008
Researchers have identified a pair of genes that increase a child's risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) before the age of 19 adding to a growing list of 30 known genetic factors for the malady. Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition that affects an estimated 1. (Scientific American)
California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Sep 6, 2008
Assembly Speaker-elect Karen Bass, who became aware of the autism years ago while working as a nurse at a children's hospital, said the state will save money in the long run by investing in fighting the malady. Bass' AB 2302 would let teachers with certain special education credentials teach children with autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Relaxing ways Sep 6, 2008
Every actress I know suffers from this malady but we dont need to advertise it. So we look great at functions, but you never know how we feel inside. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
LESLIE CRISS:Mushrooms send munching mutt to hospital Sep 5, 2008
Initially, I had no idea it might have been mushrooms causing his malady. After hed thrown up nine or 10 times last Saturday morning, I took him to see his veterinarian. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
ASK THE EXPERTSWhat is turf toe? Sep 3, 2008
A NAGGING PAIN: Turf toe occurs when a player sprains or tears tissue in their big toe, a common malady in football that occurs most often during blocks or tackles ... For football players, turf toe is a common malady that is more of a nuisance than a serious injury. (Scientific American)
Motte, Seven Others Called to St. Louis Sep 2, 2008
The 27-year-old suffered from the same malady as Flores in St. Louis, with 11 walks in just 16 big league innings and an ERA of 5. 63. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Meat Claims Eleventh Victim Sep 1, 2008
An Ontario resident was the latest to die from the malady, the Public Health Agency of Canada said today on its. Another six deaths across the country are under investigation and may be linked to the outbreak, the agency said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Loblaw, Sobeys, Canada Food Agency Recall Almost 50 More Meat Products Aug 30, 2008
The malady can cause severe headaches, fever and nausea and is dangerous for infants, the elderly and pregnant women. The average age of people among the 22 confirmed cases of listeriosis in Ontario is 76. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Reporter's Notebook: With Tubbs Jones, Media Fumbles Aug 22, 2008
Your malady made no difference. Throat cancer. (Fox News)
The Lavender Essential Oils Aug 22, 2008
Culpeper recommended its use in fainting, malady and cramps. Lavandin (lavandula x intermedia) does not have a long history of use as it is basically a hybrid of true Lavender and and Spike Lavender, first appearing in the early 1900s. (Suite101.com)
Vanishing Legacy Aug 19, 2008
But there's an often overlooked side effect: how the malady can cause people to make terrible financial decisions. According to dementia experts and victims' family members, the problems are often a lot more serious than forgetting how to balance your checkbook. (SmartMoney)
Chargers take no chances with injuries Aug 18, 2008
Seven of them did not play Saturday, though not necessarily because of the same malady for which they went under the knife. Three starters didn't play because of various states of injury. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, August 16, 2008 Aug 17, 2008
instead of telling us why mccain and the gop deserve another chance you make up a malady, Battered Liberal Syndrome (get it everybody. it's like Battered Wife Syndrome only for liberals. (North County Times)
Ocean dead zones become a worldwide problem Aug 15, 2008
"Now many of their estuaries and coastal seas are suffering the same malady.". "The increase is a troubling sign for estuarine and coastal waters, which are among some of the most productive waters on the globe," she said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Grant will help MD Anderson study rare malady Aug 11, 2008
Grant will help M.D. Anderson study rare malady. By TODD ACKERMAN Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle. (Houston Chronicle)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 6, 2008 Aug 7, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Measure A should fail, again. (North County Times)
An Olympic Challenge Aug 7, 2008
Stella Suffers from the same malady that got Jennifer auf d an inability to separate her own aesthetic (in this case, old rocker) from the challenge at hand. Suede, Jennifer, Keith Poufy skirts do not say champion athlete. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Some answers likely in anthrax case Aug 6, 2008
Officials told Williams that Ivins was stung by criticism that the anthrax vaccine he helped develop for the armed forces back then could have contributed to the medical malady known as Gulf War Syndrome, experienced by many veterans. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of a potential announcement on Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Baldelli healthy and wai00002056ting in wings Aug 4, 2008
" Baldelli, 26, hit .297 with three home runs and eight RBIs in 13 games at Montgomery after completing a similar stint at Class A Vero Beach, where he hit .216, while trying to overcome the effects of having a mitochondrial disorder. Baldelli announced his malady during Spring Training and he began the season on the 60-day disabled list. The disorder is an abnormality that has kept him in a constant stage of fatigue. When asked about the next move, the bearded Baldelli shrugged his shoulders.... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
France's Thuram retiring due to heart condition Aug 2, 2008
"I don't have that illness," he said, referring to the heart malady that has plagued his family. "But the heart is rather thick," he added. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Biotech Tercica rides a wave of new drugs Aug 1, 2008
Somatuline treats acromegaly, a debilitating abnormal growth malady, and is likely to give Tercica a growth spurt of its own. The company had revenue of $3. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Africa: The Obama Word and Charm Bomb in Berlin Jul 31, 2008
That the German government refused to offer an apology raises deep concerns about German racism against Africa: a malady that deserves to be put on the agenda of change in global values that Obama called for in Berlin. That Africa was in Obama's mind was obvious. (allAfrica.com)
Health Buzz: California Trans Fats Ban and Other Health News Jul 29, 2008
A "culture of medicalization" found in the United States threatens to turn every malady into something that must be treated by doctors and every person into a patient, says Nortin Hadler, a professor of medicine and microbiology and immunology at the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill and an attending rheumatologist at that university's hospitals. In his new book, Worried Sick: A Prescription for Health in an Overtreated America, Hadler says cholesterol screening, annual mammograms, and... (U.S. News & World Report)
David O'Brien's Blog Jul 29, 2008
If Chronic Dry-Eye is the source of Stenchy s vision malady, then Wellman is THE MAN. By David-ATL14. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Doctor wanted the dying to cherish life Jul 29, 2008
"He recognized that this is not just a physical malady that was going on for folks," said Mark Newson, a former manager of the hospice program who had known Lee for 20 years. Lee would use emotional, psychological and spiritual resources to help patients -- a departure from the pure-medicine approach that had been the standard. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Sore shoulder puts Linebrink on DL Jul 27, 2008
" According to the doctors he spoke with, Linebrink believes this malady began and settled in over two appearances as the temporary White Sox closer. He threw 26 pitches in a July 6 save against Oakland and 28 pitches on July 8 in Kansas City, when he blew his third save. "That was consistent with this kind of spot -- a heavy workload in a short amount of time," Linebrink said. "The Chicago doctor said this usually happens in Spring Training to a lot of guys when you're kind of getting back into... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Cape Cod patient tested for variant of mad cow disease Jul 22, 2008
Eating meat products contaminated with mad cow disease is linked to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and fatal human malady. DeMaria said previously it will take a few days before the test results are available; but in an interview with the Globe last night, he said, "It would be extremely unlikely to be mad cow related [Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease].". (Boston Globe)
Sox GM Williams not sure about adding Jul 22, 2008
Williams views Contreras' medical malady as more along the lines of tennis elbow than anything more serious. And in the White Sox GM's estimation, there's nothing available better than a healthy Contreras can provide the team. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Massachusetts Patient Tested for Mad Cow Disease Jul 21, 2008
Eating meat products contaminated with mad cow disease is linked to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and fatal human malady. DeMaria says it will take a few more days before the test results are available. (Fox News)
Legal fight destroys woman's life Jul 21, 2008
She discovered those involved in lengthy litigation often suffer the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder - a malady most commonly associated with combat vets. Flashbacks, inability to concentrate, depression, exhaustion and eating disorders are common symptoms of PTSD - once written off as combat fatigue - and exhibited by those embroiled in court battles, Huffer says. (The Palm Beach Post)
Large Human Trial Of HIV Vaccine Canceled By NIAID Jul 21, 2008
In fact, sub-Saharan Africa remains the epicenter of the global malady. Of the 32. (eFluxMedia)
A Hypochondriac's Lament Jul 20, 2008
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, her most prominent "real" malady, was the scaffolding of her first book, the memoir "Devil in the Details: Scenes From an Obsessive Girlhood." There, our young author cleanses all her earthly possessions in a single washing machine, one of the many acts her family regards with weary patience. "Well Enough Alone" mostly lets go of the chronological exoskeleton of memoir and presents itself, perhaps unintentionally, as a compendium of self-contained essays. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Al Gore, International Man of Madness Jul 20, 2008
So -- with any luck -- the shrinks recognizing the malady of falling prey to hysterical prophesying, a resistance to the fashionable doomsday cult of global warming could actually be labeled therapeutic. The rest of the lab-coat gang could surely take a lesson, as Big Science has risked its place in our society by mendaciously promoting hysteria about catastrophic Man-made global warming. (Human Events Online)
You'll have to workharder to find a job Jul 19, 2008
More and more Americans are affected by a malady that careers expert Randall Hansen calls the "Job Market Blues." Hansen suggests job seekers can employ five strategies for staying upbeat and fighting the blues in a weak job market. 1. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A day's work includes a workout Jul 19, 2008
The life-threatening malady changed the way Oliker looked at exercise. Now 60, he goes to the gym four days a week -- and encourages his employees to do the same. (Albany Times Union)
Second life, second chance Jul 18, 2008
Ironically, Internet addiction is also likely to rise -- meaning in some cases one malady could be swapped with another. Not all therapists will go virtual. (CNN -- International)
When Your Child Is in the Emergency... Jul 15, 2008
Often, doctors have pamphlets and literature on dealing with your child s particular malady. If not, they can direct you to reputable websites and national organizations with accurate information. (Suite101.com)
Mets beat Rox to streak to eighth straight Jul 13, 2008
Some rain had fallen on the Mets' parade -- Martinez had made a premature departure because of a physical malady ... The tightness is his shoulder was not a new malady for him, but rather an aftereffect of the shoulder surgery he underwent in October 2006. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Braves (and Frenchy) start big week in SoCal Jul 8, 2008
As I wrote last week, the evidence at hand suggests that Francoeur has been hitting in terrible luck this season, and of course the only cure for that malady is time. Now that he s back, he ll get that time, his numbers will improve, and the front office will pat itself on the back and say, See. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mather and Izturis Back, Boggs and Barton Out Jul 7, 2008
The latter, a 28-year-old Venezuelan, did not require a rehab outing after it was determined his strained right hamstring is healed, a malady that has troubled Izturis in the past. He went onto the DL on June 21st, the day after suffering the injury in Boston. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Response to floodingraises his ire Jul 6, 2008
Font Look to Gvt wrote on Jul 2, 2008 10:42 AM:" My heart goes out to the victims of the flood, as for those who truly suffered in Katrina's wake.As Christians we should all do whatever we can to help our neighbors.But, when and how did it become the place of the government to step in at any malady, restore the world, and make it all better.Those who cry for the government with their hands out, would do well to consider the words of Thomas Jefferson who pointed out that a government that is able... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Car maintenance key to better gas mileage Jul 6, 2008
While the doctors puzzle at Uncle Milton s malady, you have a hunch it s the same as your own -- high fuel cost-itis. Area auto experts say you can cut down on the amount of fuel you use simply by maintaining your vehicle s components and changing a few driving habits. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Jones confronts cancer: I won't be away for long Jul 5, 2008
His many fans were worried last March after a virus put him in bed for 11 days, a malady possibly exacerbated by a concurrent court order to pay $360,000 defamation damages to the president of the Australian Olympic Committee, John Coates. But worse lay ahead: the talk-back ace lost his voice, tore ligaments in his foot, and for the first time in decades had a tooth out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Colombian rebels tricked into releasing hostages Jul 5, 2008
The Americans appeared healthy in a video shown on Colombian television, though Brownfield, who met with them at a provincial military base, said two of the three -- he didn't specify which -- were suffering from the jungle malady leishmaniasis and "looking forward to modern medical treatment.". Gonsalves' father George was mowing the yard of his Hebron, Connecticut, home when an excited neighbor relayed the news he had seen on television: "I didn't know how to stop my lawnmower. I was shocked.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Rescued meet with families in US Jul 4, 2008
US Ambassador William Brownfield had said Wednesday that two of the three men were suffering from the jungle malady leishmaniasis and "looking forward to modern medical treatment.". Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
* Rescued US hostages back on US soil Jul 4, 2008
The Americans appeared healthy in a video shown on Colombian television, though Brownfield, who met with them at a Colombian military base, said two of the three were suffering from the jungle malady leishmaniasis and looking forward to modern medical treatment. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Leftists' former hostages savor freedom Jul 4, 2008
" It was the most serious blow ever dealt to the 44-year-old FARC, which is already reeling from the recent deaths of key commanders and thousands of defections after withering pressure from Colombia's U.S.-trained and advised armed forces. A flight carrying the Americans - Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes and Keith Stansell - landed in Texas late Wednesday after being flown there directly. They were to reunite with their families and undergo tests and treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center in San... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Freed hostage reunites with kids Jul 4, 2008
U.S. Ambassador William Brownfield said the Americans were healthy and "very, very happy" but two suffered from the jungle malady leishmaniasis and were "looking forward to modern medical treatment.". President Alvaro Uribe, in a celebratory news conference flanked by the freed Colombian hostages, said he isn't interested in "spilling blood" and that he wants the FARC to know he seeks "a path to peace, total peace.". (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
