Cancer drug Flagyl linked to cancer fears in FDA case
The piece traces the metronidazole drug Flagyl used for vaginal trichomonas from 1959 resistance and side effects to animal cancer studies by Bryan and Shubik and Russia Shubik, the FDA's slow warning insertion in 1972, and ongoing calls by Health Research Group for a ban. Dr. Hodgson warns against casual prescribing to pregnant patients.
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Federal Drug Administration
FDA
United States
Jane E. Hodgson
University of Minnesota Medical School
Flaggi
Hodgson
Flaggl
G. D. Searles & Co
Rustin
Shubik
Bryat
ML. Adrian Gross
Searle
Gross
Davitt
Cross
Health Research Group
Sidney M. Wolfe
Ralph Nader
Public Citizen
Sen
Edward Kennedy
The joys of getting old and laughing through aging
Dear Helen writes about aging with humor and resilience. She highlights perks like less shaving, better farsightedness for spotting deer, and speaking out without concern. She shares anecdotes of elderly achievers and jokes about defying age with attitude, health, and money.
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Helen
League Week events planned by Fremont League of Women Voters
Fremont branch marks League Week with events from Wednesday through Sept. 18. Lene Weinreb will speak at Fremont Community Center, tours of city hall, voter registration at The Hub, and Focus on the Future of Fremont session at council chambers. Registrar class Sept. 16 at Washington High School. reservations required.
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League of Women Voters
Fremont
Lene Weinreb
Hayward
Fremont Community Center
Paseo Padre Parkway
League
City Hall
Washington High School
Kremont Blvd
Women headed households fastest growing since 1960
The Urban Institute in Washington DC notes female headed households are the fastest growing family type in the United States since 1960. In 1960 about 1 percent of American families were headed by women and their median income was around $1 000 versus $3 160 for all families.
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United States
The
Urban Institute
Washington, D.C
Sorority and ABWA Meetings Spotlight Fremont Events
Xi No Mu Beta Sigma Phi meets at the Fremont home of Mrs. Dick Hoon with co host Mrs. Gordon Simmons. Ralph Ruggieri will present a program on Sense of Touch. Rho Tau Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets at the Fremont home of Mrs. Gary Rehrig with Ad Wise guest speak. Proceeds from a money-raising effort will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Pathfinder ABWA holds its semi annual Silver Celebration at Jackie Jackson's Fremont home to introduce the chapter. Information on ABWA membership available from Carnal Knight or Barbara Spengler.
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Rho Tau
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Tociorgow
Fremont
Gary Rehrig
Benson
Pathfinder
American Business Women's Association
Jackie Jackson
Calaveras Road
ABWA
Carnal Knight
Barbara Spengler
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Indiana
Civic Center Drive
St. James Episcopal Church
St. James St
Fremont Library
Susan Glerder
Fremont Blvd
Centerville
Vom
Johnny Wets
Johnny Wes
Avermans
ACS
Pacific International, Ltd
Stanford Piebanone
Mame
Addronn
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Chile
Ge Fitust
Fremont Bank
Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, Inc
National
Rare Arts Associates
Merle Benchard
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