Birth control pills may affect female sexual desire
In a reader Q and A, The People’s Pharmacy reports studies from Wesleyan University showing Pill users did not experience mid cycle sexual arousal and were less likely to initiate sex than non Pill users. The column suggests rethinking contraception if libido changes strain the marriage.
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Portable computer aids Jamestown New York ambulance crew
An ambulance service in Jamestown New York has installed a portable TRS-80 Model 100 computer in its emergency vehicle. It stores names addresses and health data for over 1000 residents and provides medical histories for high risk patients. The system helps staff locate patients and access medications and instructions during emergencies.
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Jamestown
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Peter Bonadonna
Chatauqua County
Bonadonna
Mercy Hospital to Offer Smoke Stoppers Intro Sessions
Mercy Hospital announces free introductory sessions for its Smoke Stoppers program three times next week at 12:30 or 7:30 p.m. on October 11 and 7:30 p.m. on October 2 in the education Classroom. Additional sessions run October 17 to 20 and maintenance dates October 26 and November 9. For information call 398-6670.
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Mercy Hospital
Neurologic study group meeting at Schwartz Center
The patient support group for the Center for Neurologic Study meets Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Schwartz Center, St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Winthrop S. Risk will discuss Alzheimer's disease. Open to the public. For more information or transportation call Dr. Gloria Egli at 365-5323.
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Center For Neurologic Study
Schwartz Center
St. Luke's Hospital
Winthrop S. Risk
Gloria Egli
Lupus Support Group Meeting At Mercy Hospital
The Lupus support group will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday in room 11-05 at Mercy Hospital to discuss Lupus Awareness Week October 16 to 22. For more information call Mary Cory, Cedar Rapids Lupus Chapter president, 362-4984.
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Mercy Hospital
Mary Cory
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa offers one day nursing class on circulatory pressures
Nurses specializing in advanced hemodynamics can join a one day class at the University of Iowa College of Nursing on October 21. Elaine Kiess Daily of Stanford University Medical Center will conduct the session. Tuition is 40 dollars with CEO credit. contact 353-3306 or toll free 1 800 272 6412 for details.
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University of Iowa College of Nursing
Elaine Kiess Daily
Stanford University Medical Center
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