THE SPECIALIST: Dr. Robert Rapaport Professor of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai, Dr. Robert Rapaport treats children for every kind of endocrine problem, from growth issues to diabetes to thyroid problems. The majority of his patients have growth problems. WHO’S AT RISK From the first months of a baby’s life, many parents start spouting weight and length measurements and growth percentiles. ...
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Paul Walker’s childhood friend tried to pull him from burning car: source
WH Photography/Splash News This photo was taken just minutes after the car Paul Walker and a friend were in crashed into a pole. Walker’s childhood friend, Newton Wimer, can reportedly be seen being pulled away from the wreckage by first responders. The friend who tried to pull Paul Walker from a burning Porsche last weekend grew up with the “Fast ...
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Richard Termine Dr. Valentin Fuster of Mount Sinai Hospital with “Dr. Valentin Ruster,” his Muppet counterpart on “Sesame Street” in Spain. THE SPECIALIST: Dr. Valentin Fuster As the director of Mount Sinai Heart at Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Valentin Fuster is a cardiologist who specializes in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. He also oversees programs around the world ...
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