Marfan's syndrome effects and management guidance
Reader questions about Marfan's syndrome note a genetic basis with possible new mutations. The letter outlines physical signs such as tall slender limbs and chest deformities, heart and aorta risks, and suggests ultrasound monitoring and activity limits. National Marfan Foundation contact provided for information and precautions.
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DR. Donohue
Marfan
M.P
M.P. Marfan
Marian
Eerie
National Marfan Foundation
Careful planning urged for battered wife to escape
Dear Abby advises urgent, discreet planning for a battered wife seeking to leave. She should decide her destination, pack lightly, and involve trusted friends and law enforcement, without revealing her plans or location to the abuser. The letter emphasizes safety first and warns the danger peaks at departure. The column also notes a separate reader concern about a child’s theft of a newspaper and cautions parents to teach right from wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Stockton
Calif
Delmar, N.Y
Early college decisions gain ground among seniors
A growing number of high school seniors begin 1998 with college acceptances. Guidance counselors report more early applications from the class of 1998, though concern grows about choosing hastily. Terms like early decision early action and rolling admissions cause confusion while schools refine deadlines and aid considerations.
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Washington
Mary Lee Hoganson
Universe of Chicago Laboratory Hig School
Mary Consoli
St. Petersburg
Fla
Knoxville
Tenn
Hoganson
Stanford University
College Board
Joyce E. Smith
National Association For College Admission Counseling
Alexandria
Choosier
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Marfan’s
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Donohue
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
American Medical Association Council On Scientific Affairs
Donahue
Paul G. Donohue
Dear Abby
Canada
Mount Morris
Ill
Abigail van Buren
New Castle
NEW Castle News
E Neshannock “Lancers
Er Yan Emma
Ryan Harcar
John Beck
Pete Curran
Eric Boron
Todd McCaskey
Steve Matta
Brian Hrach
Simon Kanaan
Patrick Cartwright
Kenney
Mike VanEman
Joe Movic
Sten Blomstrand
Nathaniel Hoffman
Dan Sumner
Pasquale Reino
John Matta
Dan DiFerio
Dane Falba
Frankie Moore
Reino Leo
Auto License Service
Lancers
First Presbyterian Church
Congratulations Lancers
Wilmington Road
McCaskey
Wilmington RD
Newcastle
Randy
Jan Sumner
Neshannock
Joe and
Peg Hrach
Judy
Kate
Lawrence M. Kenney D.M.D
John B. Dietz D.M.D
McKean
Butler
Walt and
Diane
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