June 23, 2008
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If you have a rare disorder or condition, the most experienced doctor or an unusual treatment can be difficult to find and thousands of miles away.
June 23, 2008
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Know your way around the Internet, arm yourself with statistics and don’t be afraid to speak up.
June 23, 2008
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‘Forrest Gump’ producer Steve Tisch says he took the ‘no stone left unturned’ approach to find the best healthcare for his dad.
June 23, 2008
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Persistence paid off for one woman when California Children’s Services agreed to allow a pioneering surgical procedure done by Dr. John Reinisch.
June 23, 2008
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CYNTHIA Burstein Waldman of Los Angeles got tired of feeling she knew more than her doctors did about her hereditary heart condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; tired of worrying that a provider might accidentally give her a contraindicated drug, like nitroglycerin, in an emergency; tired of hearing conflicting information from doctors who rarely saw a woman her age with the condition.
June 23, 2008
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For the masses in the middle -- people who may have to borrow and scrape to pay for care -- finding the best of the best can be just as important.
June 23, 2008
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Start by taking a dance exercise class at a YMCA or health club to find the style of dancing you like and have fun.
June 23, 2008
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The longtime host of NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ died from sudden cardiac arrest. How could he have died so quickly? And could his death have been prevented?
Sept. 16, 2014
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People who undergo the procedure often change the way they stand up. Physical therapy can help.
June 23, 2008
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Heavier women may have to combine regular workouts with other methods to keep appetite levels in check.
June 23, 2008
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It’s difficult to get picky children to eat well but experts say sneaking in healthful foods rather than helping develop a taste for them can backfire.
June 23, 2008
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This classic yoga pose, downward facing dog, increases the blood supply to the brain and stretches the muscles in the legs, torso and arms.
June 23, 2008
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At a routine exam, her gynecologist’s last-minute query results in early treatment via laparoscopic hysterectomy. Would every doctor have the time to inquire?
June 23, 2008