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At a volunteer firehouse. this was the second year that the firemen have hosted santa. they say it's a better way to let the kids have some fun without the usual commotion which can be upsetting for some of the little ones. >> yes, it can. all the better, some of the families lost their homes in sandy's flood. doing some good out there. >> and remember, folks, if you haven't donated yet or whatever. think about christmas if you lost your home, home is flooded, you still may be without power. if you haven't donated yet, if you can spare a buck, whatever you've got. donate to those kids. obvious...

There's an approach to health care that combines knowledge from humans and animals to solve problems. >> we got to keep it clean otherwise i will get an e-mail from mama faris. carol -- >> mama is very mama-ish. >> we love you, mom. don't be surprised to learn how many common diseases we share with other species. david wright shows us the commonality. >> reporter: in the era of high tech medicine a transesophageal e echo cardiogram is a fairly routine procedure. for ucla cardiologists. but for this patient not so much. jake is a 13-year-old chimp getting a preventative checkup common for hum...