SSPE linked to childhood measles study findings
Medical researchers tie multiple sclerosis to a delayed reaction of childhood measles and confirm subacute sclerosing panencephalitis as a manifestation of the measles virus. A three year grant supports UCLA Harbor General Hospital researchers led by David Imagawa to study how the measles virus persists in the nervous system and whether vaccination could prevent SSPE and MS.
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David T. Imagawa
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College sex roles class at Peninsula Center Library
Los Angeles Harbor College will offer a free class on changing sexual attitudes and social pressures from 9 to noon January 5 at the Peninsula Center Library in Rolling Hills Estates. Instructor Dr. Betty Staten, a Torrance based licensed marriage and family counselor, will lead the session focusing on expectations placed on women and the pressures on both genders.
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Bridge expert offers tips and missed chances in Aces IRAG pages
The column reviews two bridge problems with South as declarer in two vulnerable hands. It notes Mike Lawrence’s hopeful but failing spade play and Dick Walsh’s conservative pass yielding eight tricks, and Bob Wolff’s six clubs bid despite lacking strong aces, illustrating risk and reward in competitive bidding. Also mentions a world foods course starting January 2 at Los Alamitos High School with six weeks of classes and material fees.
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Bob Wolff
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Reiney Dangerfield
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Dear Abby: Teen seeks parents' reunion and guidance
A 3-year-old girl describes her parents' separation and weekly visits, hoping she can help them reunite. She’s advised to seek professional help if not already pursued, and to understand the limits of her influence on adult choices.
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