Thyroid deficiency in infants and risk factors
Reader asks about congenital hypothyroidism in a baby. Dr Solomon explains the condition affects about one in 6,000 births, defining hypo as low thyroid function and noting the gland's location and basic implications for newborn health.
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Reggie W
Reggie
Newborn Hypothyroidism Screening Advocated by Doctors
Doctors urge mandatory newborn screening for hypothyroidism to prevent brain damage and retardation, noting a simple blood test can detect it at birth. Breastfeeding may offer partial protection, but hormone treatment must continue lifelong if diagnosed. PKU testing is also recommended. AHF Dr. Tenore's research supports milk traces aiding outcomes.
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Oregon
Massachusetts
Alfred Tenore
Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia
Tenore
PKU
Sam
Corn and Tomatoes Casserole for Meat Loaf
A simple dish combines drain corn and a can of stewed tomatoes. Mix and heat, then serve alongside meat loaf for a hearty meal.
Films and Showtimes Across Local Theaters Monday
Theaters list Monday programs: Iowa A Bridge Too Far two five eight. World The Beatniks three five seven nine. Times The Rollercoaster seven and nine fifteen. Plaza Star Wars two seven thirty nine forty five. Stage 1 Slap Shot seven thirty nine fifty. Stage 2 The Other Side of Midnight eight. Stage 3 The Heretic seven thirty nine forty five. Stage 4 Young Frankenstein seven thirty nine forty. Eastown 1 Rocky seven thirty nine thirty five. Eastown 2 The Deep seven thirty five nine forty five. Collins Ruby nine ten The Legend of Hell House ten fifty. Twin West Breaker Breaker nine twenty Return to Macon County eleven five. Twin East The Revenge of the Cheerleaders nine twenty The Cheerleaders eleven five. Marion Features at eleven one three.
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Hell House
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Macon County
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Marion
Investment counsel for tax free income and fund options
Reader seeks guidance on tax exempt income and asset allocation for a young couple with 32 000 annual income and a mortgaged home. Advisor suggests 10 000 as emergency cash, then growth stocks or tax exempt bonds, notes mutual funds, and avoiding corporate bonds at this stage. Also mentions no load funds directory and fixed term CDs as an alternative.
Bridge players and the finesse in a hearts and trumps hand
A column recounts a bridge hand where South plans a game after a partner invites it. The compulsory finesse leads to a successful duck of the east jack, West unblocks ace, and South wins a coveted contract. The piece also notes odd-lot stock quotes and a reader question on finesse against a partner.
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South
Jim
East
West
Winnipeg
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