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Transplant technique opens door to patients forgoing anti-rejection drugs
Since she was first diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at age 19, Lindsay Porter, now 47, has had to face the reality that she would someday need a kidney transplant. "It really didn't affect me very much at all until my early 30s, when I developed...
Tags: Health Treatments, Trials, Human Body, University of Louisville, Cancer
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Football players honored
Bits and pieces from the local sports scene. Players from Burroughs, Burbank win scholar awards: Burbank High football player Mitch Camacho and Adam Velasco from Burroughs were given 2011- 2012 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame...Tags: William Devane, Charlie Day, Dean Norris, Richard Schiff, Christopher McDonald
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March is National Kidney Month
Gayle Anderson was live in Compton to learn about the groundbreaking research at Charles R. Drew University Reducing Chronic Kidney Disease disparities among minorities since March is National Kidney Month and Thursday, is World Kidney Day....Tags: Heart Disease, Research, Human Body, Cancer, Education
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Annapolis Notes - March 12
![<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>A kidney success story</strong></span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-03/290237940-11144340.jpg "<span style="font-size: medium;\"><strong>A kidney success story</strong></span>")
A kidney success story
Leslie Cochran and Marilee Kerns were saluted in the Maryland House of Delegates on Thursday as part of World Kidney Day.
While growing up, Kerns once offered to give her friend Cochran a kidney if she needed it, because of a...Tags: Students, Ronald N. Young, Annapolis, Human Body, Maryland General Assembly
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Lee E. Jenkins
janeth@herald-mail.comLee Jenkins was a people person. She touched many lives through her love and concern for others. Her two children describe her as a “solver of problems, counselor without a degree and second mom” to many. “You got her opinion whether...Tags: Family, Environmental Issues, Employment Opportunities, Holidays, Emergency Health Procedures
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Struggles with kidney disease, transplant slowed, but not stopped Winchester student Meredith Merrell
The Winchester SunAs a 12-year-old middle school student, Meredith Merrell went to the doctor for a physical so she could join the Conkwright dance team. Her mother, Mary Lindsay Merrell, was a little concerned because Meredith didn’t appear to have grown much in...Tags: Students, Health and Medical Professionals, Human Body, Renal Failure, Teaching and Learning
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Scarlet fever identified at Baltimore elementary school
At least one student at George Washington Elementary in southwest Baltimore has been diagnosed with scarlet fever, according to the city health department. A letter was sent home to parents Thursday detailing the illness' symptoms. Scarlet fever is a...Tags: Symptoms, Symptoms, Health and Safety at School, Health, Health and Safety at School
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Emily's memory alive in Boyne City
BOYNE CITY — Memories easily flowed in a particular classroom at Boyne City Elementary School where one chair will remain vacant through the academic year’s end.
Seven-year-old Emily Lynn Root died nearly two months ago after a lifetime...Tags: Horse (animal)
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Three Baltimore elementary students contract scarlet fever
School and health officials worked Friday to ease parents' fears after three classmates at George Washington Elementary in Southwest Baltimore were diagnosed with scarlet fever — an ailment with a scary history, but one that is easily treated and...Tags: Family, Diseases and Illnesses, Students, Symptoms, Symptoms
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Fundraiser to help Johnstown man with kidney disease
Our Town CorrespondentIn many ways, Tim Langham is like many other 23-year-olds—still finding his way. Just the other day, he told his parents he has decided to pursue his passion – cooking – rather than to continue studying psychology in college. But...Tags: Family, Diseases and Illnesses, Health Treatments, Auction Service, Human Body
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Health workshop to focus on chronic conditions
EAST JORDAN — The East Jordan Family Health Center soon will host a multi-part workshop to help individuals manage chronic or long-term health conditions. The Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) class will meet 9:30 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays from...Tags: Family, Diseases and Illnesses, Heart Disease, Symptoms, Symptoms
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The 10 saltiest foods in the American diet
Tribune ReporterDon't fear the salt shaker but do fear processed foods, says a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In its new report on efforts to decrease average American salt consumption from 3,300 mgs a day to about 1,500 for most adults...Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Salt
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