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Week of: Oct. 17, 2011 Boston.com/Health Blogs: Daily Dose | White Coat Notes

This Week's Highlights LGBT patients search for healing LGBT patients, who often feel alienated by uninformed medical providers, are more likely to struggle with health issues. BE WELL, BOSTON | VIDEO MRSA bacteria In this segment of Be Well, Boston, Dr. Raj Krishnamurthy discusses MRSA bacteria with Stephen Smith. More Be Well Videos Watch additional videos from Be Well A body of work after 4 decades Judy Norsigian is the cofounder and executive director of the organization that is just releasing the 40th anniversary edition of the book "Our Bodies, Ourselves." ADHD guidelines could increase treatment in preschoolers, high schoolers New guidelines for diagnosing and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could lead pediatricians to diagnose the condition in kids as young as four. Child in Mind Diagnosing ADHD Under Age 6: A Mistaken Idea From the blogs Hunger on Main Street and Even Sesame Street Making health care more productive Doctors' Scales and Mixed Messages In Health News Healthier diet linked to fewer birth defects Quadruple amputee gets two new hands at Brigham & Women's hospital Screening children and teens for alcohol use

Health Answers What are the most proven ways to quit smoking? Kicking a smoking habit can be difficult, but there are many resources available to help those who want to quit. Upcoming health events 10/20 7:00a.m. 2011 Partners Connected Health Symposium 10/18 6 p.m. Boston Medical Center Will Host Cancer Survivor Celebration 10/18 10:30 a.m. To Your Health: Your Medicare ABCDs

Week of: Oct. 17, 2011 Boston.com/Health Blogs: Daily Dose | White Coat Notes