Smoking alters drug therapy says SUNY Buffalo researcher
Johnson County report quotes William Jusko on how smoking boosts liver enzymes, reducing or unpredictably altering medicines for asthma high blood pressure depression and pain. He cites Theophylline Inderal and Valium among drugs affected and notes caffeine interaction and marijuana co use amplify issues.
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Iowa City
William Jusko
University of Iowa Pharmacy
Jusko
Unstable angina signals risk of heart attack
Dear Dr. Solomon explains unstable angina as increased chest pain, reduced drug response, and possible need for other treatments. It may warn of a heart attack. The letter from Mike in Philadelphia asks if diabetes ends pro baseball dreams. guidance urges health control and counselor planning for alternative careers.
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Positive notes emerge at cancer crusade dinner
A Cedar Rapids radiologist spoke at a Red Sword Club dinner at Stouffer's Five Seasons Hotel detailing early detection and education efforts in cancer. Dr A Curtis Hass highlighted genetic predisposition, risk targeting, and new diagnostic tech like ultrasound. He noted experimental therapies including hyperthermia and chemo-radiation. Two long-time volunteers received Certificates of Appreciation: Virginia Soukup of Fairfax and Marie Pigman of Cedar Rapids.
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Cancer Crusade
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A. Curtis Hass
Hall Radiation Center
Dr. Hass
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Madge Olson-Dougan
Linn County
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Fairfax
Marie Pigman
Doctors warned to watch for HF Acid injuries
New York physicians and paramedics are urged to watch for injuries from hydrofluoric acid the active agent in brick stone and aluminum cleaners. The National Poison Center Network bulletin notes HF acid is highly hazardous and can cause severe burns with delays up to 24 hours possibly leading to permanent scarring and disability. It urges reading labels for HF or HF Acid before using cleaners.
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New York
UPI
National Poison Center Network
Richard W. Moriarity
Pittsburgh
Dr. Moriarity
Moriarity
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