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Making Life Look Better; Eye Tests for Special Athletes (RedNova)
By WOOD, Alan Life can be a blur when you are on the fast track, but really it should not be as difficult as it is for some.
Mitral valve prolapse likely requires no further therapy (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
Dear Dr. Gott: More than 10 years ago I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse. My only prescribed medication is penicillin prior to and following dental work. I participate in an aerobics class three times a week and now notice missing or faint beats when monitoring my pulse. Is this a concern?
Jury selection continues (York Daily Record)
Two out of 14 jurors have been chosen in Damien Michael Schlager's double murder trial.
What Constitutes Medical Negligence (AllAfrica.com)
The duties, which naturally arise from contractual relationship between the doctor and the patient, are many. It is of high imperative that the doctor involved observes these duties. These are analysed here in seriatim.
Remains identified as Bell (Sand Mountain Reporter)
According to Marshall County Sheriff Mac Holcomb, investigators have identified the remains found near Winding Stair Road off of Hustleville Road as Aaron Bell.
Dentist jailed over 'ghost' claims (Guardian Unlimited)
Society: A dentist was jailed today after claiming thousands of pounds for fictitious and dead patients.
Briefs (TimesLeader.com)
NANTICOKE - NANTICOKE Dental hygiene students from the Class of 2005 at Luzerne County Community College achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.
Body in Kankakee River identified (South Bend Tribune)
Police believe man was involved in crash with semi. Investigators aren't quite sure yet how a man found in the Kankakee River died but feel he could have perished from injuries after fleeing a collision with a semi-truck.
Faint heartbeat causes concern (Monterey County Herald)
Dear Dr. Gott: More than 10 years ago I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse. My only prescribed medication is penicillin prior to and after dental work. I participate in an aerobics class three times a week and now notice missing or faint beats when monitoring my pulse. Is this a concern?
New dental center in Belfast helping disadvantaged children (Bangor Daily News)
BELFAST - Children from families with low incomes have reason to smile this Christmas now that they have access to low-cost dental care. Maine Oral Health Solutions opened its Penobscot Bay Children's Dental Center at 38 Spring St. two months ago.