Friday's Sports Transactions
MLB — Suspended Baltimore LHP Troy Patton 25 games, without pay, after testing positive for an amphetamine in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. … for Carolina (Carolina); Mark Budzinski manager, Shaun … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle

Doctors struggle to treat synthetic drug overdoses
Before he entered rehab in Arizona last month, he regularly abused synthetic drugs. chris.jpg. Before he entered rehab in Arizona last month, Chris regularly abused synthetic drugs. CBS News. "Eight Ballz, K2, Spice," he says, listing the drugs he took. Read more on CBS News

Robots let doctors 'beam' into remote hospitals
Frisk, 60, who was flown into the hospital for treatment, said she was surprised when she first saw the robot, but quickly got used to the doctor's virtual presence. "You feel like he was right there," said Frisk, who lives near Merced. "Although I am … Read more on Waterbury Republican American

Involuntary commitment isn't as bad as you think
Another misconception that contributes to patients not receiving needed treatment is the belief that court orders for psychiatric treatment involves losing all civil liberties and becoming a ward of the state. Being placed on court-ordered treatment in … Read more on Arizona Republic