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Experts: Social media can feed Munchausen by proxy 07/22/2014 03:30pm • JIM FITZGERALD Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- Experts say the case of a mother accused of poisoning her 5-year-old son to death with salt appears be an example of how social media feeds into Munchausen by proxy, a disorder in which caretakers purposely harm children and then bask in the Man convicted of enslaving woman gets 30 years 07/22/2014 03:10pm • CLEVELAND (AP) -- An Ohio man convicted along with his girlfriend of enslaving a mentally disabled woman for two years through intimidation, threats and abuse was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in federal prison.The man, Jordie Callahan, 28, and his girlfriend were convicted in March of forced labor, Report: Retaliation by supervisors common at VA 07/22/2014 02:20pm • MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- A pharmacy supervisor at the VA was placed on leave after complaining about errors and delays in delivering medications to patients at a hospital in Palo Alto, California. In Pennsylvania, a doctor was removed from clinical work after complaining that Check doctors' vitals, before they check yours 07/22/2014 01:12pm • JENNIFER AGIESTA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans consider insurance and a good bedside manner in choosing a doctor, but will that doctor provide high-quality care? A new poll shows that people don't know how to determine that.Being licensed and likable doesn't necessarily mean a doctor Tips for choosing a doctor 07/22/2014 12:20pm • The Associated Press A referral from another physician or family and friends is a first step in choosing a doctor, but specialists advise doing some research to finalize your choice.Some tips:--The insured typically look in-network. Some insurers are starting to score their providers on certain qua HIV diagnosis rate fell by third in US over decade 07/22/2014 07:40am • MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The rate of HIV infections diagnosed in the United States each year fell by one-third over the past decade, a government study finds. Experts celebrated it as hopeful news that the AIDS epidemic may be slowing in the U.S."It's encouraging," said Patrick Hopkins pays $190M in pelvis exam pix settlement 07/22/2014 03:44am • JULIET LINDERMAN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) -- A "rogue" gynecologist who used tiny cameras to secretly record videos and photos of his patients has forced one of the world's top medical centers to pay $190 million to 8,000 women and girls.Dr. Nikita Levy was fired after 25 years with the Johns Ten things to know for Tuesday 07/22/2014 01:07am • WASHINGTON-- Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday: 1. UKRAINE REBELS COOPERATING -- RELUCTANTLY The pro-Russian militants finally release a train full of bodies and hand over the black boxes from the downed Malaysia Airlines pla RB Wilson cleared to practice with Giants 07/21/2014 07:38pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants running back David Wilson has been cleared for contact work after recovering from neck surgery.Although he attended offseason workouts with the Giants, Wilson was held back from many activities by the team's medical staff. On Monday, he said, "I got clea Correction: Marijuana Research-Professor Fired 07/21/2014 06:40pm • TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- In a story July 18 about a marijuana researcher who was fired from the University of Arizona, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the university is looking for a new researcher who can raise more money. The study is already funded.A corrected version of the story is Firefighter loses hand to flesh-eating bacteria 07/21/2014 04:42pm • NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) -- A Rhode Island firefighter who got an infection after being pricked by a thorn has lost his hand to flesh-eating bacteria.Thirty-two-year-old Braden Leonard, of Newport, says he was biking in Ballard Park in June when he fell and a thorn pricked his right hand.The nine-year vet Idaho woman appeals NSA surveillance lawsuit 07/21/2014 04:17pm • BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are joining in a northern Idaho's woman appeal over the National Security Agency's collection of cellphone information.Anna Smith of Coeur d'Alene sued the NSA last year, contending that the agency's colle Group seeks full disclosure of drilling chemicals 07/21/2014 02:41pm • CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) -- A group of doctors is demanding full public disclosure of chemicals that would be used to drill for natural gas by hydraulic fracturing in western Maryland.The Cumberland Times-News (http://bit.ly/Un0SQ7 ) reported Monday that the Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibili Johns Hopkins settles patients' suits for $190 million 07/21/2014 01:19pm • By JULIET LINDERMAN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) -- Johns Hopkins Hospital has agreed to a $190 million settlement with more than 8,000 patients of a gynecologist who secretly photographed and videotaped women's bodies in the examining room with a pen-like camera he wore around his neck, la Google Glass makes its way to the operating room (Video) 07/21/2014 11:35am • Sophie Ho, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON -- In the operating room, plastic surgeon Rich Castellano looks like any other doctor -- scrubs and gloves -- except for the Google Glass that rests on his head. As he works on his patients -- anything from Botox injections to facelifts -- the Glass on