Elective amputation is not common, but those who choose it seek a fuller, more active life through advances in prosthetics.
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For sufferers, pain can invite extremes
Worrisome stories in Maine bolster the belief that people with chronic pain have a higher risk of suicide than the general population.
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What science can tell us about ‘good’ vs. chronic pain
Scientists have fewer answers about long-term suffering and its complex links to the brain.
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Difficulties making diagnoses only add to challenges
Subjective assessments, prescription fraud and cultural variations all make pain a complicated ailment to treat.
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What science can tell us about ‘good’ vs. chronic pain
Scientists have fewer answers about long-term suffering and its complex links to the brain.
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Edson charges reignite debate over mentally ill who commit crimes
Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty says the Riverview patient charged with assault doesn’t belong in jail, but others disagree as the state struggles to find a solution.
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Most states ill-prepared for disease outbreaks
A new report finds that half the states and the District of Columbia scored five or lower out of a possible 10 on measures related to the prevention, diagnosis, detection and response to disease outbreaks.
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Obamacare sign-ups surge before deadline
More than a million people pick plans on the HealthCare.gov website in the final week for Jan. 1 coverage.
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Maine will require medical marijuana providers to issue patient ID cards
Officials say the change will improve security, deter fraud and extract the state from the patient-physician relationship.
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Mainers rushing to enroll on the health exchange
Maine is not alone, as Monday deadline looms people across the country are hopping online to re-enroll.