Narrowed kidney artery prompts high blood pressure risk
A reader aged 88 describes a narrowed renal artery raising systolic BP over 200 and possible stent surgery. Dr Donohue explains renovascular hypertension, kidney damage risk, and alternatives if medicines fail, noting the need to assess kidney function.
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Donohue
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Artichoke Cream Soup Becomes Family Favorite
Barbara Cavender of San Antonio shares a family friendly artichoke cream soup. The base uses non fat milk powder and bouillon with two cans artichoke hearts added for richness. The recipe yields freezer portions to thaw and customize with broccoli mushrooms chicken or celery.
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Barbara Cavender
San Antonio
Heloise
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Calendar items and events for Cedar Rapids area
Listings for canceled concerts and ongoing performances in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Includes The Pink Floyd Experience cancellation at Paramount Theatre and Hameil on Trial at CSPS, plus University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra at Hancher Auditorium and regional theater offerings at Old Creamery and Riverside Theatre. Also features farmers markets, club meetings, and local government meetings with times and venues.
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Hameil
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Legionarts
University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Ksenia Nosikova
Hancher
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Ulowa.edu
Karen Pierce
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Crlibrary.org
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Amana
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Aunt faces custody dilemma over troubled nephew
Dear Abby advises that the mother should arrange future care for the adopted 10 year old nephew if something happens to her and her husband. The reader worries about two younger children and safety, noting the boy’s past hospital stay and predatory tendencies.
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Abby
Mom
Arkansas
Michigan
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Echoes a Persian Family Tale
In a letter column about wedding plans a young Persian daughter asks how to handle over protective parents who want secrecy. A columnist advises calm talks, shared involvement, and choosing her own ending while noting potential future decisions. A second letter criticizes parental fear tactics around police, urging reassurance over intimidation.
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Amy
Patty
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