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As a diabetic and a new mother, the story of Kara Neumann's death disturbs me greatly.
Kara, a Wisconsin 11-year-old, died recently after entering a coma brought on by diabetic ketoacidosis. For over a month she displayed symptoms of type 1 diabetes. According to news reports, her parents decided to pray for her recovery rather than get her the medical care she...
“I’m so sorry about your dad’s death, Carol.” I heard that kind message repeatedly after my dad died. The only problem was that my... Read more »
I do not agree with Carolyn Hax's advice on discussing cancer and death with your family, offered last Sunday in her column in the... Read more »
It's been two months since Mom died. Two caring friends called me this week to see how I was doing. Although these conversations differed... Read more »
Washington Post Style columnist Carolyn Hax writes an Ann Landers-type column, answering readers’ questions about relationships, sex,... Read more »
Several months ago, it was evident that Mom was slipping away. Her breathing was much more shallow due to her Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary... Read more »
In the wake of the sudden death Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, reports that she suffered critical brain damage after a seemingly minor fall... Read more »
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Alternative NamesChildhood bereavementInformationDeath is a concept that is difficult for a child to understand. Grieving adults are often confused... Read more »
Two patients in Delaware have died after receiving the drug heparin, a widely used blood thinner made by Baxter International Inc. The two deaths... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Daniel A. Rauch, MD, FAAP, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Associate Residency Program Director and... Read more »
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