Surgery or medicine for carotid artery calcified plaque
A 72 year old woman with calcified plaque in the left carotid artery and TIAs asks if she should have carotid endarterectomy. The doctor agrees with medical therapy using low dose aspirin and Persantine, noting surgery carries high risks and is reserved for severe narrowing with recurrent TIAs unresponsive to medicine. If the current treatment controls symptoms, she can safely stay on medicine and avoid surgery.
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DR. Gott
Maryland Extension Homemakers Quilt Exhibit and Updates
The Maryland Extension Homemakers Council completes a state wide quilt documentation. An exhibit runs July 13 to 20 at the Maryland 4 H Center College Park with daily lectures. New FCL leadership training expands teaching plans and fall classes.
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Maryland
Maryland Extension Homemakers Council
Woodbourne
Peg “Ucas
Sue. Hannan
Gladys Frye
Gloria Allen
Cassandra Corridon
Ruth Spurrier
Frederick County
FCL
FCS
Cooperance Divension Service
Extension Homemakers
W.W. Kellogg Foundation
Brady Bill call to action sparks nationwide gun control push
James Brady describes his paralysis by a Reagan era shooting and urges Congress to pass the Brady Bill. He cites a seven day cooling off period for handgun purchases and million dollar lobbying influence, urging readers to contact representatives and support gun control. Brady recounts calling a provided number and urges public action.
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John Hinckley
Reagan
James 5. Brady
Brady
New York Times
Congress
Gun Lobby
Political Action Committee
James S. Brady
Retirement blues or growth, a spouse’s changing personality
A reader questions a husband acting withdrawn after retirement and wonders if aging explains it. Experts note decline typically starts after 70 and suggest reorganizing routines, adding volunteer work, part time roles, or family projects to restore purpose and satisfaction.
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Baltimore
Rie
Teens health report urges action to curb teen risk
A joint commission report warns teens are less healthy than their parents, citing teen pregnancy rates, youth drinking, and homelessness. It urges guaranteed access to health services and stronger school involvement, plus safer practices for prom limos to curb underage drinking.
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Commission of Educators
American Medical Association
Wallace
Garden Grove
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