Are attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) legitimate medical diagnoses?

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The pros and cons of using the drug Ritalin for attention deficit disorder (ADD) are debated. Topics include whether or not the symptoms of ADD are a true medical disorder, other underlying medical conditions that may cause the symptoms of ADD, and the use of Ritalin by college students for non-medical purposes.

United States, Care and treatment, Usage, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Ritalin (Medication)

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To save a child's heart

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An account is presented of a team of 75 pediatric heart surgeons working in Israel in the Middle East. Since their program of care commenced in 1995 they have performed over 650 cardiac operations on sick children from developing countries.

Israel, Surgery, Heart, Heart surgery, Coronary care units

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Stop, shop - and save: how the Food Bank Farm can afford to feed the hungry and still be a good deal for its customers

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A farm in Hadley, MA, has stakeholders who purchase organic fruits and vegetables at a good prices. The non-profit Food Bank Farm also donates about 100,000 pounds of produce to the needy each year. A history of the farm is presented.

Donations, Nonprofit organizations, Produce industry

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