Home pregnancy tests expanding in marketplace
The article reports rising use of at home pregnancy tests amid debates on accuracy. Healthcare professionals note possible false positives and negatives from user error, drug use, and medical conditions, with doctors often confirming results in clinical settings.
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Terry Seligman
Osco Drug Co
William Davis
Cedar Rapids
Susan Welsh
St. Luke’s Family Planning Center
Davis
Monica O’neill
North Liberty
St. Luke’s Hospital
Seligman
American Medical Association
Miss Welsh
Dear Abby Mixed Emotions on Caring for Aging Mother
A letter writer questions burdening a nurse wife to care for an ailing mother while the husband offers repayment in care. Abby sides with the wife and notes a nurse should not be pressured to abandon own life. The column also addresses race and genetics questions about mixed Parenthood and skin color in a baby.
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Abby
Manchester
Conn
Shower honors April 7 bride-elect at Ely kitchen party
A kitchen shower honored Michelle Young, April 7 bride-elect of Terry Towne of 508 Third Ave SW. Mrs. Tim Trpkosh of Ely hosted 20 guests. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Young of Ely and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Towne of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michelle Young
Terry Towne
Third. Ave
Tim Trpkosh
Ely
Leslie Young
Leroy Towne
Cedar Rapids
Arlene Detwiler Named Legal Secretary of the Year
Arlene Detwiler of 3005 29th Ave Marion was named legal secretary of the year by the Linn County Legal Secretaries Association. The honor was presented Thursday at the Old Town Inn. Detwiler works as a secretary at Moyer and Bergman and as a paralegal assistant in probate matters. She has served as recording secretary and other officer roles for the group.
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Arlene Detwiler
29Th Ave
Marion
Linn County Legal Secretaries Association
Old Town Inn
How To Raise Kids Development rate Is Unique
The article stresses that each newborn is unique and warns against comparing children. It explains that teething, toilet training, and intelligence do not correlate with development rate, and outlines temperament, normal progression, and warning signs requiring medical attention from Dr. Block at The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Development Charts Corp
Cedar Rapids
Block
Cedar Rapids Gazette
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