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Salvia ‘Drug Du Jour’ for Some Teens

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0500

Salvia has been smoked for centuries by Mazatec Indians. But now, the hallucinogenic herb properly known as Salvia divinorum is becoming the "drug du jour" among some young adults, causing concern among parents, medical professionals, and lawmakers.

Md. Hospital Deal Advances

admin — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Maryland Senate advanced legislation yesterday authorizing an independent takeover of the ailing Prince George's County hospital system and revived an emergency measure to ban children's products containing lead as lawmakers sprinted toward adjournment Monday.

Free Care for Life, If Money Holds Out

admin — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0600

RICHMOND -- Twice in the past two months, Cathy Pell drove from Manassas to the state capital to lobby lawmakers to continue giving her the money she needs to care for Abby, the youngest of her five children. Abby, a giggly, dark-haired 3-year-old, was deprived of oxygen at birth. She can't talk ...

Bill Proposed After R.I. Surgery Errors

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:02:08 -0600

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Lawmakers have proposed a system to investigate and track medical mistakes and so-called "near misses" after brain surgeons at Rhode Island Hospital operated on the wrong side of patients' heads last year on three separate occasions....