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An Unusual Case of Munchausen by Proxy: My Grandma the Poisoner

An Unusual Case of Munchausen by Proxy: My Grandma the Poisoner | Kinsanity | Scoop.it
So why would Grandma poison us? Well, for some time, my mother has postulated that Grandma has Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a condition that causes caregivers to poison or injure their charges. Me? I'm sure that Grandma wasn't trying to hurt anyone. If she slipped you a Mickey it was because she didn't want you to leave—she loved to make people miss their train. "Stay the night, stay the night," she'd coo.

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Researchers may have discovered a plan to disable Meniere's disease

Researchers may have discovered a plan to disable Meniere's disease | Kinsanity | Scoop.it
Researchers at University of Colorado School of Medicine may have figured out what causes Meniere’s disease and how to attack it. According to Carol Foster, MD, from the department of otolaryngology...
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An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
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In The Name Of God
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Kinsanity
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