Hidden drug ingredients in foods and meds warn asthmatics
The People’s Pharmacy warns that sulfites like sodium bisulfite and tartrazine FD&C yellow No 5 can trigger severe allergic reactions in asthmatics and sensitive individuals. FDA notes many cases may be underreported. hidden additives appear in salad bars, desserts, dried fruits, shellfish, drinks, meats, beer, and wine. Joe Graedon cites risk and calls for FDA action.
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FDA
Joe Graedon
The
Federal Trade Commission
People’s Pharmacy
Avon
Never Say Diet Weight Loss Tips for Men and How Partners Can Help
A columnist explains that men typically misjudge weight gain, need sharper motivation, and can lose more easily than women. It urges involving a doctor, using unbiased guidance, and crafting meals that fit about 2000 calories without implying a diet.
Memory pill tested for Alzheimer's patients in Chicago
Doctors test CI 911 dubbed the butterfly compound on about 40 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease at the Illinois State Psychiatric Institute and other centers. Preliminary reports describe dramatic memory improvements though researchers caution results may reflect placebo effect.
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Chicago
Psychiatric Institute
Lawrence Lazarus
Illinois State Psychotric Institute
Lazarus
Mercy Hospital pioneers kidney stone removal with new nephroscope
Surgeons at Mercy Hospital completed the first stage of a two phase kidney stone removal using a $15,000 nephroscope. The 35 year old patient is to undergo the second stage today. Dr. Peter Kolb and Dr. A W Devine Jr lead the operation expected to cut hospital stay to a week or less. The device allows minimally invasive stone extraction or ultrasonic dissolution and suction. The procedure includes a nephrostomy tube to prepare the pathway. Mercy and Kirkwood Community College host health and safety workshops with registration details and contact numbers. Dr Sheila Sawyer of Hiawatha earns AAFP Fellowship at Miami Beach convention joining 600 plus physicians.
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Mercy Hospital
Peter Kolb
A.W. Devine Jr
Devine
Sheila Sawyer
Hiawatha
American Academy of Family Physicians
Sayer
Academy
Miami Beach
Fla
American Board of Family Practice
Mercy Hospital offers sports taping and CPR courses
The Physical Therapy Department at Mercy Hospital teaches trapping and taping for basketball wrestling and gymnastics at 7 p.m. on November 9 open to coaches trainers and students. Instructor Jean Hammill promises individual instruction for beginners to intermediates and covers ankle knee and wrist taping. A separate sports CPR course covering helmet removal immobilization and turning the unconscious athlete runs at 7 p.m. November 16 in Mercy Hospital’s Education department.
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Mercy Hospital
Jean Hammill
Moral Decision Making Medical Dilemmas Workshop
A health care workshop titled Moral Decision Making and Contemporary Medical Dilemmas will be held at 6 p.m. November 16 in Room 300 at the Donnelly Center, Mount Mercy College. Sister Mary Monica Ryan leads the session, part of the continuing education series for health care professionals. Reservations are requested by November 14, with a $12 fee for the public session.
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Donnelly Center
Mount Mercy College
Office of Continuing Education
Mary Monica Ryan
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