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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1981

Page

6

Syndrome turns him into a man possessed

Orrin Palmer lives with Tourette Syndrome, a cruel affliction shaping daily humiliation. The piece portrays his public tics, jerking movements, and vocalizations as viewers compare him to a misframed cartoon. It notes hope in his medical future and cites the 100,000 affected in the U.S.

Orrin Palmer Palmer New York University New York Medical College Tourette

Tourette syndrome a long battle with cooccurring misdiagnosis

A detailed profile of Tourette syndrome from mounting symptoms in children to lifelong challenges, treatment attempts, and the real experiences of sufferers like Palmer. Doctors link brain chemistry, note vast misdiagnosis, and highlight the need for understanding and support amid moving personal stories.

Gilles de la Tourette Arthur Elaine Shapiro Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York

Bacon taste and price vary across brands in 1980 survey

Consumers Union reports 41 bacon brands tested by Consumer Reports show wide taste variation and inconsistent slicing. Only nine real bacons maintained flavor and appearance across packages, with Oscar Mayer and Dubuque Royal Buffet regular sliced and A&P thick sliced topping the list. notes on price, shrinkage, and alternatives like breakfast strips.

Consumers Union Hungary Oscar Mayer Dubuque Royal Buffet A&p Kahn

Valium debate prompts reader side of story

An elderly long time Valium user argues the magazine should print multiple patient perspectives. A reader cites personal recovery from anxiety and alcohol use, praising Valium under medical supervision, while a doctor outlines limits of long term use and suggests reassessment and support groups.

Ann Landers Canada Daniel Freeiman University of Chicago Medical School Valium Anonymous Altoona Iowa Leland Ahern

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