Medical Front

Doctor: Effects of autism far-reaching

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

Whether you're a parent, friend or other family member, one Arizona doctor says everyone knows someone with autism. Dr. Sydney Rice, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Arizona, will be in Yuma Oct. 1 to speak about the disorder t... Full story

YRMC hosts NICU 'graduation' reunion

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

When baby Robert "Robbie" James Enock was born June 24, there was an immediate problem: His right lung was collapsed, and he ended up staying in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for 10 days. "I didn't know how really bad he was at the beginni... Full story

Acupuncture growing in popularity

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

Some people may not want to voluntarily subject themselves to the prick of a needle, but for Yuman Candace Schelske, the benefits of acupuncture far outweigh the process. Once a skeptic, Schelske said it feels like a little "pinch or a prick, then i... Full story

Baby steps

BY DARIN FENGER, SUN STAFF WRITER

Baby Isaac Carbajal may only be a few months old, but he's already fought for his life in a string of hospitals, survived heart surgery, inspired a benefit concert and charmed countless adults cheering the little guy on with their prayers. "He's a f... Full story

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