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Medicine

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    Swine Flu Officially a Pandemic; 75 Cases in Miami-Dade

    Almost two months after the first case was reported, and about a month since anyone cared, the World Health Organization has declared swine flu is officially the first flu pandemic in 41 years!So far, H1N1 has killed 144 people, a small number compared to the millions who died during the last fl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2009

    1 out of 3 Swine Flu Cases in Florida are in Miami-Dade

    We had our fun popping the balloon of the swine flu, excuse me, H1N1 hysteria, but we never once told you to abandon your hourly ritual of hand sanitizer cleansing. Since Miami is a major hub of international travel, especially to Latin America, it always made sense to us that the strain of flu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Sparked By Sucess in Miami, Feds Widen Health Care Fraud Force

    The string of headlines involving several local busts of fraudulent HIV/AIDS treatment facilities milking medicare for money was no coincidence. Two years ago the justice department begin specifically targeting medicare fraud in the city. After success in Miami and then Los Angeles, today Attorney G ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2009

    Supermodel Hooks Up With Local Diabetes Foundation

    via dipalbhadge's flickrSupermodel  Izabel Goulart sends heart beats racing upwards, and jaws down to the floor, but all she really wants to do is keep blood sugar levels stable. The Victoria Secret Angel was announced today as the International Ambassador for the Diabetes Research Institute Fo ... More >>

  • News

    March 5, 2009

    If Looks Could Kill

    Back-alley plastic surgery sent Donnie Hendrix to jail. Finally, she talks.

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    Budget Crises May Force State to Abstain from Abstinence Only Education

    The birth control method preferred by Jonas Brothers everywhere may be the next victim of the state legislature's special orgy of budget slashing. A plan to eliminate the remaining $600,000 allocated this year to abstinence only education and abortion-alternative counseling is being advanced in ... More >>

  • News

    April 5, 2007

    While You Were Out

    Florida's educational system leaves a lot to be desired.

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2007

    The Power of Pussy

    Florida's educational system leaves a lot to be desired.

  • Home Entertainment

    January 25, 2007

    Dr. Feelgood

    You're not a doctor, but Trauma Center lets you play one on TV

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2006

    Cancer Society Responds

    You're not a doctor, but Trauma Center lets you play one on TV

  • News

    August 5, 2004

    Is There a Doctor in the House?

    At Miami-Dade County's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the answer would be No

  • Calendar

    March 18, 2004

    In Good Time

    Miami does away with SCA

  • Music

    December 4, 2003

    Under the Stars

    Miami's gay community parties on despite the specter of a growing HIV/AIDS threat

  • Music

    October 30, 2003

    Kid Koala

    Some of My Best Friends Are DJs (Ninja Tune)

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2003

    Insides Out

    Journey through some giant entrails

  • News

    December 12, 2002

    Letters from the Issue of December 12, 2002

    Once upon a time there was this African-American surgeon...

  • News

    December 5, 2002

    Letters from the Issue of December 5, 2002

    Latin rock star strikes back!

  • Dining

    June 13, 2002

    Going, Going, Gone

    China Grill dismantles its empire

  • Dining

    July 26, 2001

    Fishy Reaction

    Off tuna

  • Dining

    March 15, 2001

    The Beef on Tainted Bovine

    Mad cow disease, part 3

  • News

    August 24, 2000

    A Whack at PWAC

    The City of Miami and developers are targeting an AIDS group's venerable thrift store

  • City Life

    May 11, 2000

    Best Politician Convicted In The Past Twelve Months

    Alberto Gutman

  • City Life

    May 11, 2000

    Best Charity

    Food for Life Network

  • News

    December 16, 1999

    Fight for Your White to Party

    White Party Week is one of the nation's biggest AIDS fundraisers and wildest bashes -- a problem or a godsend, depending on whom you ask

  • Dining

    October 28, 1999

    Dish

    Analyze This, Don't Eat It

  • News

    October 21, 1999

    The New Dealers

    They're poor, black, and HIV-positive. Their product? The AIDS medications intended to cure them.

  • News

    April 30, 1998

    Fall from Grace

    Health Crisis Network's stunning financial meltdown has spurred an outpouring of concern and a raft of rumors

  • News

    March 5, 1998

    Gone But Maybe Not Forgotten

    What happens to a young artist's work when he or she is struck down by AIDS? Good question.

  • News

    August 14, 1997

    Good Work, Now You're Fired

    Once a uniquely innovative clinic devoted to HIV and AIDS patients, Miami Beach's Stratogen Health surrenders to the corporate buyout

  • News

    July 24, 1997

    Letters

    Once a uniquely innovative clinic devoted to HIV and AIDS patients, Miami Beach's Stratogen Health surrenders to the corporate buyout

  • News

    April 24, 1997

    Lawsuit? What Lawsuit?

    Miami Beach police have no idea why the city paid off a victim of alleged gay bashing

  • News

    January 30, 1997

    A Prisoner of Circumstance

    Rachel Better never worried about her stateless status until the INS locked her up. Then it was too late.

  • News

    December 26, 1996

    First Contact

    The Touch Research Institute promotes the laying on of healing hands

  • News

    December 12, 1996

    Incarceration Can Be Hazardous to Your Health

    When he was booked into the Dade County Jail, Earl Cole was a sick man. Not for long.

  • News

    August 22, 1996

    The (Signed)Language of Love

    AIDS educators are targeting a new group -- deaf gay men

  • News

    August 22, 1996

    Rhaynetta's Cause: The Epilogue

    AIDS activist Rhaynetta Cheatham finally succumbs to the illness

  • News

    May 30, 1996

    Rhaynetta's Cause

    Even through her own struggle with the disease, Rhaynetta Cheatham has worked tirelessly to bring AIDS awareness where it's most needed: Miami's black community

  • News

    April 4, 1996

    The Bureaucracy to End All Bureaucracies

    The county's AIDS umbrella group draws fire from a Metro official -- and loses its executive director

  • News

    August 10, 1995

    Skin Deep

    Don't like your face? Your breasts? Your tummy? Get yourself new ones. Plastic surgeon Ernest DiGeronimo makes the kindest cuts.

  • News

    August 10, 1995

    Scar Tissue

    Critics question Ernest DiGeronimo's credentials and advertising practices

  • News

    June 15, 1995

    Firing Line

    A UM nurse told a patient about a positive preliminary HIV test result -- and that was the last thing she did

  • News

    April 6, 1995

    Loudmouths

    In the battle against AIDS, some people say shouting is more effective than talking. And if you don't agree, watch out!

  • News

    March 9, 1995

    60 Minutes of Controversy

    In the battle against AIDS, some people say shouting is more effective than talking. And if you don't agree, watch out!

  • News

    August 18, 1993

    Male Order

    Bruce Wheatley is a man. Bruce Wheatley is a nurse. Bruce Wheatley can't find work as an ob-gyn nurse.

  • News

    May 5, 1993

    Love (and War) in the Time of HIV

    If you believe your lover infected you with the AIDS virus, what's to stop you from telling the world?

  • News

    June 10, 1992

    All the Ooze That's Fit to Print

    The venerated Weekly World News burns Miami's press with a local model's plastic-surgery meltdown

  • News

    June 3, 1992

    Can You Keep a Secret?

    If it's about John Doe having AIDS, you'd better not talk. You're probably not supposed to know in the first place.

  • News

    November 20, 1991

    Causes of Death Feature

    If it's about John Doe having AIDS, you'd better not talk. You're probably not supposed to know in the first place.

  • News

    September 11, 1991

    A 4-Gone Conclusion

    You'll never hear anything bad about the Jerry Lewis Labor Day telethon - at least not on the station that airs it

  • News

    July 18, 1990

    Suicide

    You'll never hear anything bad about the Jerry Lewis Labor Day telethon - at least not on the station that airs it

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