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Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Aquatic PT can benefit joint replacement

Friday, April 4, 2025

Dear Doctors: I had a total hip replacement. I also have arthritis. It has made it hard to get back on my feet. My doctor is wanting me to try aquatic physical therapy. Is it all that different from the regular physical therapy I’ve already been doing?

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Measles infection can cause immune amnesia

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Dear Doctors: I keep hearing about the complications that can happen when you have the measles and how they can land you in the hospital. I just saw on the news that getting the measles can mess up your immune system.

Underemployed roommate feels trapped

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Underemployed roommate feels trapped

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: I currently live with my boyfriend – in part because I have nowhere else to go. When we were first dating, I was living alone, but about two years into our relationship I lost my job, and my boyfriend graciously invited me to move in with him. At the time, it felt OK.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Saturday, March 29, 2025

In 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established.In 1951, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage.In 1973, the last U.S. troops left South Vietnam, bringing an end to direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War.In 1999, the Dow Jones Industrial Average...

40 YEARS AGO Clinton dancer Penny Askew, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Askew, was selected during an audition in Dallas, Texas, to attend a six-week comprehensive study program with the school of the Pennsylvania Ballet. She was a member of the Western

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, March 29, 2025

30 YEARS AGO• During the American Heart Event presented by Dr. A.A.Mohammad, among the heart contributors seated around the table were Tom Kiesau, Steward Barrick, Nellrita Barrick, Redwan Al-Jarrah, Susan Al-Jarrah, Jo Lynn Mohammad, Dean Williams and Vicki Kiesau.• Third-place honors in the state...

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Treatment of burns depends on severity

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Dear Doctors: I burned myself on the stove, but it didn’t look bad so I wasn’t worried. The next morning, the skin had turned red and the burn was all swollen. What’s the right way to take care of a burn?

Widowed woman seeks neighbor’s attention

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Widowed woman seeks neighbor’s attention

Saturday, March 29, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: My neighbor sometimes seeks out my husband before she thinks to call me. She is a bit older than me and my husband, and we’ve been friends for the past 20 years or so, but I wonder why she is so fond of my hubby.

Will Trump’s DOE strategy actually work?

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Will Trump’s DOE strategy actually work?

Friday, March 28, 2025

On March 11, the Department of Education issued a press release announcing that it had “initiated a reduction in force impacting nearly 50% of the department’s workforce.” When President Donald Trump was inaugurated, the release said, the Education Department had 4,133 employees.

MMR vaccine is incredibly effective

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MMR vaccine is incredibly effective

Friday, March 28, 2025

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I’ve never seen measles, and don’t know that I would recognize the symptoms. My children are vaccinated, and I had two shots as a kid.Am I still covered, or do I need a booster? My dad had the measles when he was a boy.

Vague relationship needs clarification

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Vague relationship needs clarification

Friday, March 28, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: There is someone in my life I care about deeply.She is kind to me and encourages me to pursue my dreams, travel more, explore new hobbies and a whole lot more.I show up for her, too, and do my best to be supportive, but I struggle with romance and affection.