Compartment syndrome, how it happens

Dear Doctors: What is compartment syndrome, and how does it happen? I developed this following an embolism from hip replacement surgery. I had eight days on wound vacuum-assisted closure, plus physical therapy. The hip is fine now, but nerve damage along my leg to my foot and ankle persists.

Boyfriend living rent-free charges for apartment

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am 22, and I am dating a 30-year-old man who is a residence life coordinator at a dormitory for a large Midwestern university. A part of his benefits is that he has an apartment attached to the dorm, so if the residence assistants need him, he is there.

A vital bipartisan alliance

Democrats should be deeply grateful to Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate leader. He has emerged as the strongest defender of President Biden's worldview: America's own vital interests depend on supporting our allies in Israel and Ukraine and defending democratic values around the world.

Highlighting some of the good things

Many people want to bag on the media about always being negative. Nothing could be further from the truth. Take a look at some positive things happening right now that the Clinton Daily News has featured.HOSPITAL REOPENSWithout a doubt this should put a smile on everyone’s faces.

Poll exposes flaw in Trump opponents’ plan

The headline from a new Des Moines Register- NBC News poll of Iowa is that former President Donald Trump still has a big lead in the Republican race. Among those likely to take part in the Iowa caucuses, Trump is at 43%, with Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley tied for second place, at 16%.

Husband not excited with spouse’s new job

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm facing a significant and unexpected challenge in my marriage, and I could use some guidance. My husband and I have been happily married for over a year, and I believed our connection was strong.

DO JUST ONE THING

For people who make floral arrangements, OASIS floral foam is a commonly used material that helps keep stems in place ... but it's also bad for the environment. This kind of floral foam is impossible to recycle, it's not reusable, and when it does break down, it turns into microplastics.

It always comes back to sex

Show me a book-banner, and I'll show you a would-be tyrant. The same applies to individuals who seek to promote mandatory speech: what you're forbidden to read, what you must say. Almost always, such efforts involve everybody's favorite pastime: judging the intimate lives of others.

Optimism of 2008 seems quaint years later

The flip side also works: Time flies when things are bad.

Oxygen therapy help people with cluster headaches

Dear Doctors: I get crushing headaches every fall, which I've always assumed are part of having allergies.But a specialist at our local medical center diagnosed me with cluster headaches. She says oxygen is a good therapy.What about meds? This is all new to me, and any information will be helpful.