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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1983
Page
14
The article warns that children's bodies react differently to OTC medicines, making common drugs like antihistamines and aspirin more dangerous for kids. It notes stimulant reactions to antihistamines, risk of accidental overdose, and emphasizes emergency treatment for toxicity in severe cases.
Pharmacologist Joe Graedon warns that giving two tablets of aspirin or other OTC medicines to children can be dangerous. Infants and feverish kids face higher poisoning risk with salicylates like oil of wintergreen, laxatives, nasal sprays, and asthma products. Keep all drugs out of reach and consult pediatric safety before dosing.
Andi a 16 year old overweight writer seeks help to lose weight. The columnist stresses inner motivation and offers practical steps such as counting pounds visualize the goal and considering health risks. Readers are encouraged to write to Richard Simmons for further guidance.
The University of Iowa College of Medicine joins 21 centers in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial funded by NIH. A two year pilot study plans 1 200 participants ages 13 to 39 with insulin dependent diabetes for one to 15 years to test if near normal blood sugar levels prevent complications. Two groups compare standard injections to intensified dosing or an insulin pump.
Health roundups list meetings and courses at Luther College and St. Luke's Hospital. Programs include a patient support group talk by Dr. William B. Galbraith, a Vaginitis Update course for nurses, an aerobic exercise circuit class, CPR Level 1 Heartsaver sessions, and a health information line with free tapes. Contact numbers are provided for details and registration.
The regular Meeting of Chapter III of the National Gastric Bypass Association Inc. is set for Monday at 7 p.m. in room 125 of the Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo. A new eight week session of Mercy Hospital Wellness Program exercise classes is offered.
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