Ultrasound therapy eyed to replace radiation in melanoma treatment
Two doctors at University of Texas M D Anderson Hospital report high intensity ultrasound may, in lab studies, selectively kill pigmented melanoma cells while sparing nonpigmented tissue. They note chlorpromazine enhances pigment cell conduction, potentially allowing tumor targeting without harming normal tissue. Melanoma is rare and mostly affects whites.
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UPI
Peter M. Corry
John McGinness
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and
Tumor Institute
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Phosphate shown to improve vision in MS patients
Six MS patients given oral phosphate at Rush-Presbyterian St Luke's showed marked short term visual improvement within an hour. Researchers caution the effect is temporary and not a practical treatment, but see potential for acute modification of MS symptoms.
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London
UPI
Floyd Davis
Department of Neurological Sciences
Rush-Presbyterian- St. Luke’s Medical Center
Chicago
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Divorce as a social reform favoring phased, counselled separation
Dr Sonya Friedman argues that divorce harms children and society and advocates a phased approach with delays, back to school or training for women, and mandatory counseling. She favors stricter definitions of abuse cases for rapid separation and discusses a proposed divorce contract and insurance with coauthor Henry Baskin.
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UPI
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Nash Publishing
Los Angeles
Psychological Resources Center
Birmingham
Red Cross launches peseg self help program initiative
The Good Neighbor program by Red Cross introduces peseg self help efforts aimed at community resilience and personal guidance. Details scarce. reads as a local outreach message.
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