Drugs Linked to Impotence Warn Experts at AMA Meeting
Atlantic City experts report that many commonly used drugs, including over the counter medicines, can cause sexual impotence. Dr. Oliver Bjorksten cites tranquilizers like Valium and Librium, antihypertensives, antihistamines, sleeping pills, asthma drugs, and anticholinergic compounds as contributors with risk rising with high doses. He urges physicians and patients to discuss side effects, noting impotence may improve if medications are adjusted or alternative therapies are tried, or lifestyle changes like weight loss reduced salt and exercise are pursued.
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Atlantic City
Oliver J. Bjorksten
Medical University of South Carolina
Bjorksten
Hazards of baby formulas cited
Five New York City doctors warn that wet concentrated milk formulas can sickle infants, even causing gangrene. They describe a 10 week old girl who lost both legs to gangrene from undiluted evaporated milk, treated at Roosevelt Hospital, with the case outlined in JAMA.
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New York City
Journal of the American Medical Association
Roosevelt Hospital
New York
Longest pregnancy claimed by British mother
London AP reports Linda Wheate claims a 413 day pregnancy setting a world record. She gave birth to an 8 pound 12 ounce boy named Matthew at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton after a 413 day wait. Medical authorities had not verified the claim.
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London
Linda Wheate
Change of Address Kit aids quick mail move
Before moving, obtain a Free Change of Address Kit from the Post Office. Send Change of Address cards to family and magazines, update subscriptions, notify the Post Office, and expect forwarding if you forget someone. The kit aims to ensure mail reaches the new home promptly.
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Louise L. Phillips
Carol Berkowi
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Adric I. Priette
Roosevelt, Hospital
Columbia University
Abrams
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