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...bonds of family heal all ills. Whether or not Anderson had ironic intent when he chose to find an American story in the sex industry is a matter for artistic interpretation. Regardless, as one watches the ideals of our nation so seamlessly grafted on to the foundation of hard-core porn, the patriotic heart must swell. Dirk Diggler reminds us that the American dream is no longer about hard work aided by a bit of good fortune. It's about rising on the wings of mediocrity and claims of entitlement. It's about gratifying those in the position to facilitate...
...States address issues of death inadequately and dying in their training programs, offering on average zero to four hours of relevant lecture time. Only five of the 126 U.S. medical schools have a separate required course on the care of the dying. Physicians are taught how to cure diseases, heal patients and save lives at almost all costs, but not how to cope with life's inevitable final chapter...
...developing world children often grow up with the hole. Until now, the solution was a heart/lung transplant, which has a high mortality rate. Batista suggests constricting the pulmonary artery to restrict the amount of oxygenated blood flowing back into the lungs, thus enabling the lungs to relax and heal themselves. Again, he believes the body will operate well only if its organs are in proper proportion...
...epidermis consists of about five layers of cells. The cells in the deepest layers constantly reproduce, pushing older layers to the surface, where they slough off after two weeks or so. Thus while first-degree burns appear red and swollen and are painful to the touch, they usually heal on their...
...more care and, often, extended hospital stays. Penetrating below the epidermis, second-degree burns reach into the upper layer of the dermis, a thin layer of cells 1 to 3 mm thick that contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles and sweat glands. This upper portion can slowly regenerate and heal if damaged. But if the burn is third degree and destroys the dermis down to fat and muscle, skin grafts are needed for effective healing...