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Happiness is . . .


            In April 2001, despite having about a dozen chronic illnesses, I stopped taking drugs.  So what have I learned in the past decade?             I have learned that happiness consists of a good night’s sleep, a healthy diet, challenging … Continue reading

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VESID, CPEP/CPAP, Medicaid & Malpractice: Answers to More Questions


VESID—a drug; I don’t like VESID; Complaints and VESID; is celiac covered under NYS VESID Act? VESID is neither a drug nor an act.  It is New York State’s Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities. (They couldn’t think … Continue reading

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When Open-Minded Doctor is not an Oxymoron (Part I)


Last week I told Dr. Nasri Ghaly that I was writing a book.  Teasingly, he asked, “Is about me?”             “Not just about you,” I said, “but partly.  The part about you is called ‘To Interns in Search of a Role … Continue reading

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Acupuncture and Dr. Nasri Ghaly


            Today, the transport driver wheeled me into Dr. Nasri Ghaly’s office at 3:00 p.m. and parked me under the fake fichus tree in the administration area.  Within five minutes, Dr. Ghaly came out of a treatment room, shifted from one foot … Continue reading

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