ALG Helps Lessen Danger Of Rejection In Transplants
Denver doctors report a new serum ALG that reduces organ rejection by dampening lymphocytes before and after kidney liver transplants. The serum lowers prednisone and azathioprine needs, with rising one year kidney survival from 70 to 95 percent in related donors. Early heart work in animals and cautious human trials are planned.
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Colo
Kidney
Thomas E. Starzl
Gilbert Blount Jr
University
Cardiology
Texas
Christiaan Barnard
South Africa
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Freezer Savings Guide From Sylvia Porter
A study by USDA economists shows how a home freezer can cut yearly food costs. Shopping meat specials and stocking up when in season could save 15 25 percent on meat and 250 percent on fruits and vegetables. The article outlines costs of $305 for a farm family and $331 for an urban family, with a 15 year freezer life.
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Sylvia Porter
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
Medics Seek Ways to Block Brain Impulses Causing Sudden Death
Oklahoma City reports medics at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center study how fear triggered brain impulses can shut a healthy heart, with Dr. Stewart Wolf noting that brain mechanisms may be blocked. Yale researchers plan a brain device to control heart activity via implanted stimulator.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Stewart Wolf
Neurosciences Section
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Wolf
Yale University Medical School
Jose M. R. Delgado
After strenuous exercise cool off before hot bath advised
Health Capsules by Michael A Petit notes a cool off period after strenuous exercise to dissipate heat. It suggests tapering off then cooling for two or three minutes before a hot bath. Tomorrow segment promises an operation on heart rhythm and ECG activity.
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