Phlebitis treatment varies by location and risk
Reader questions cure for phlebitis while on Indocin and Cytotec. Doctor explains superficial phlebitis responds to rest, compression, and antiinflammatories, with elastic stockings to prevent recurrence. Deep vein phlebitis needs anticoagulants like Coumadin and cannot use Indocin. If repeated deep vein attacks occur, surgery or vena cava filters may be considered.
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DR. Gott
Cytotec
Vena Cava
Investment growth versus inflation for seniors
The piece argues against CDs as inflation protection and promotes a mix of saving and strategic investing. It notes inflation erodes retirement income, suggests saving to offset inflation, and proposes options like reverse mortgages or asset sales. It warns stock picking and timing are risky and emphasizes continued saving after retirement as essential.
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J.P.G. A
Saniel Saonnibe
Ring of truth and timing of engagements explained
Dear Abby explains engagement expectations from one day to indefinitely, noting ring is not essential but helpful. The letter asks who should announce and if rings should be returned if engagement ends, while stressing that a meeting of minds and mutual consent establish engagement.
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Abby
Worth
California
Joe
Tonlan
Mom
Natural look tops aspiring teen models advice
Seventeen magazine editorial urges natural beauty over made up looks for teens aged 14 to 19. Height minimum is 5 feet 6 inches, and agency contact and teen board involvement are suggested first steps.
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Robin Jewell
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Selecting Books for Children Reading Tips from Librarians in Redding
Scripps Howard News Service reports on choosing children's books with guidance from Kathy Rich of Quinby’s in Redding and Dee Kyle of the California Reading Association. They urge reading what you enjoy, include poetry and nonfiction, and use National Geographic for older readers.
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Quinby’s Children’s
Redding
Calif
Rich
National Geographic Magazine
Dee Kyle
Shasta Council
California Reading Association
Mronw
Kyle
Jill Hauser
Hauser
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