Painkiller found to help menstrual cramps study says
A painkiller known as Zomax reduced pain and eliminated up to 18 other menstrual symptoms in a study by Dr. Penny Wise Rudoff. The drug, tested on 38 women, may treat dysmenorrhea by targeting prostaglandins, with relief for headaches nausea vomiting and other symptoms, though two participants withdrew due to side effects.
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Boston
UPI
Penny Wise Rudoff
New England Journal of Medicine
Woodbury
N.Y
Rudoff
Exercise spikes sodium in short intense workouts study shows
Yale University swimmers after repeated 100 meter sprints show 30 to 40 percent develop hypernatremia without typical symptoms. Longer 800 meter swims did not raise sodium. Researchers say redistribution of water into cells raises blood sodium briefly and may fall quickly.
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Chicago
Yale University
Journal of the American Medical Association
Philip Felig
Felig
Yale University School of Medicine
Thought for today quote by Mark Twain on temptation
The note features an American author and humorist Mark Twain attributed quote about temptations and cowardice. It cites Samuel Clemens as his real name and presents a concise moral reflection.
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Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens
Nursing programs set at Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College offers three continuing education programs for professional nurses this month. Programs cover Introductory Physical Assessment, Adolescent and Adult Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and Eye Injuries with registration by phone at 398-5412 or toll free 1-800-332-8833, using class section numbers M53639 M50857 and M50828.
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Kirkwood Community College
Free drive in blood pressure checks at Mercy Hospital lot
Free blood pressure screenings will be offered in Mercy Hospital No 9 employee parking lot near Seventh Avenue and Eighth Street SE Friday 5 to 8 p m and Saturday 9 to 11 a m. A public program on heart disease risk factors and treatment titled A Discussion of Heart Disease will be held Thursday at 8 p m in the First Trust and Savings Bank community room 1820 First Ave NE. Dr David Rater moderates with speakers Dr Helmet Schrott from the University of Iowa and Tom Smith a Mercy biogenic therapist. The Linn County American Heart Association sponsors the event.
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Mercy Hospital
Seventh Avenue
Eighth Street
First Trust and Savings Bank
First Ave
David Rater
Helmet Schrott
University of Iowa
Tom Smith
Linn County American Heart Association
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