Understanding rheumatic fever and its childhood link
Dr. Theodore R. Van Dellen explains how rheumatic fever follows sore throats and strep infections, noting the role of streptococci and possible viral factors. The piece recounts Johnny and Jill cases, symptoms from fever to joint pain, heart involvement, and the importance of bed rest, diet, and early treatment with salicylates and antibiotics to prevent further infections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore R. van Dellen Beamati
Idwa
Urbana
Johnny
Hei
Jill
India
Difference between infectious and contagious diseases
A. L. explains that infectious diseases are caused by organisms and can spread to others. Contagious ones spread by direct or indirect contact, such as colds and scarlet fever. Malaria and yellow fever are infectious but not contagious, requiring an intermediate host like a mosquito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L
Dear Miss Dix on Premature War Time Romance
Dorothy Dix discusses young couples seeking quick happiness before a man ships abroad. She warns that rushing romance for a brief fling risks future harm, urging restraint and the danger of men falling for others while women seek one last thrill before wartime separation. She notes wartime romance as common yet risky and warns against assuming lasting happiness from brief affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dix
Sen Enaush Pat
Eavrind Awa
Ana Narra Pare
Windamill
Swim Parties Planned For Girl Scouts At YWCA
Scouts will hold weekly swim parties each Monday at 3:00 am at the YWCA as part of summer activities. All Scouts may attend with a doctor issued health certificate. Hull Honored as Father of United Nations by national Father’s Day committee.
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YWCA
Werdell Hull
New York
INSI
Cordell Hull
Father of
United Nations
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