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Scratching the surface: The challenges of treating itching

January 14th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

In the early days of his career, Gil Yosipovitch, MD, was an internist on call for hemodialysis patients. He discovered that, although they had obvious life-threatening medical needs associated with their kidney disease, they also commonly experienced a symptom that destroyed their quality of the life. They itched — and it made them miserable.

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Snitching Foe Indicted on Drug Charges

December 19th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson



A West Baltimore, Md., man who filmed an infamous DVD warning against cooperating with police in criminal cases has been indicted on felony drug charges, the Baltimore Sun reported Dec. 13.

Akiba M. Matthews, 35, a cameraman who filmed the Stop Snitching DVD, was charged with heroin distribution and possession, firearms possession in connection with a drug crime, and gun possession by a convicted felon. He could face life in prison if convicted of all charges.

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