Brain Tumors Rising Yet Cause Not Known
Jane Brody outlines the rising incidence of brain tumors, noting about 100000 Americans affected yearly with 17000 primary tumors and 80000 metastatic cases. She explains benign versus malignant tumors, diagnostic advances like CT and MRI, barriers to treatment, and the need for early detection and diligent workups.
Lawrence woman makes medical history with long survival on lovastatin
A Lawrence resident in her 70s survives longer than any on record on the anti cholesterol drug lovastatin developed at KU Medical Center. Since starting the medication over a decade ago after bypass surgery, her LDL has stayed under 100 mg/dL, reducing circulatory problems and improving life quality.
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Lawrence
Kansas University Medical Center
KU Medical Center
Heart drugs offer hope against costly heart surgery
Phillip Brown, a Johnson County lawyer, suffered a mild heart attack a decade ago and has since had four angioplasties. Now on the drug Zocar, his LDL falls from 164 to 87, part of a KU Medical Center trial recruiting for cholesterol drug studies. The drugs may cost up to $3 a day but can prevent invasive procedures and improve quality of life.
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Ean. Richaanson
Journal-War
Phillip Brown
Johnson County
Brown
Kansas University Medical Center
KUMC
Call
Dujovne
Health Line on Sleep, Mood, and Schizophrenia Questions
The piece discusses night awakenings likely tied to low mood and disrupted sleep, with advice to seek psychiatric or medical evaluation. It also covers how simple schizophrenia is viewed as undifferentiated type, noting negative symptoms, nonviolence, and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment plans. The reader is urged to consult a psychiatrist or doctor for assessment.
Health questions answered by local medical professionals
Call in questions to J W Access by dialing the main Access number 865 5000 enter category 7480 to record your question or mail to Nancy Smith Lawrence Journal World 609 New Hampshire Lawrence Kan 66044 Fax 843 4512 Answers are of a general nature For specific medical problems see your physician
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Nancy Smith
Lawrence Journal-World
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
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