Paralyzed but not always linked to spina bifida gastrointestinal issue
Reader asks if gastroparesis ties to spina bifida. Dr Gott explains spina bifida may cause lower spinal paralysis but stomach nerves arise higher, so gastroparesis is unlikely to stem from spina bifida. possible relation to gallbladder surgery. describes bezoar risks and treatments and urges gastroenterology involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
Holter
Charity Hospital
New Orleans
Elder-speak and elder care terms in a retirement course
A reader questions aging jargon used by instructors describing seniors as impaired and dependent. The reply names terms like intergenerational programs and elder care advocates, reassures readers about humane services, and encourages contacting local council on aging to learn practical help for parents.
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Council On Aging
Senior Forum
P.O. Box
Columbia
Dear Abby Readers Debate Sex Education in Wartime Style
In a letter column style exchange, wartime cinema and sex education are debated as tools for public health. George M. Gilkeson urges showing graphic films in high schools, while Abby cautions education over scare tactics and highlights AIDS risks and condom effectiveness. Ray H. Kiefer discusses insurance fraud and moral restitution.
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Abby
U.S. Army Air Corps
Air Corps
George M. Gilkeson
Denton
Texas
George
Alcoholics Anonymous
Chicago
Ray H. Kiefer
Allstate
Northbrook
Ill
Algebra students expose error in Red Roof ad
Eighth grade students at Eisenhower Middle School in San Antonio highlighted a math mistake in a nationwide Red Roof Inns radio promotion claiming saving up to 500000 dollars. The ad overstated by suggesting 50 percent more than a million, prompting its withdrawal after 16 weeks. Red Roof rewarded the students with apparel and job promises.
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San Antonio
Red Roof Inns
Eisenhower Middle School
David Wible
Red Roof
Wible
Runaway youths seek guidance on shelter and legal risk
A 16 year old in Orlando seeks advice after being kicked out by her mother who changed the locks. The caller notes prior family counseling and fears legal trouble as runaway status is reported. The adviser warns of liabilities for the fiancé and encourages contacting the national runaway hotline for confidential counseling and legal guidance.
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DR. Wallace
Orlando
Fla
Midwest
Florida
Fia
Wallace
College freshmen shift schools for cost relief in 1991 survey
Washington report: economic recession drives freshmen to choose colleges by low tuition and aid or proximity to home. UCLA Higher Education Research Institute study notes 27.7 percent cite low tuition and 21.3 percent live near home, both up from 1990. Eight years since 1982, 7.3 percent attend for job prospects. Health fields rise to 12.9 percent, business majors fall to 15.6 percent as overall numbers exceed 210000 respondents across 431 institutions.
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Washington
Higher Education Research Institute
University of California At
Los Angeles
Eric L. Dey
American Council On Education
LOE
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Timonium
Maryland
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Sun
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