Estrogen study questioned by obstetricians and gynecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Washington questions the Swedish estrogen study linking long term use to breast cancer. They note the Swedish data involve few cases and differ from estrogen used here, urging no changes in prescribing. Estrogen remains beneficial for hot flashes vaginal dryness and osteoporosis.
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Prescription drug information gaps spur new public materials
Physicians often give limited guidance as patients learn about drugs. A GD Searle program in Skokie provides lay language information sheets for doctors to share, joining nonprofit efforts and other drugmaker publications aiming to improve adherence and understanding of what medications can and cannot do.
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Patient drug information and patient education efforts
Readers are advised to ask doctors about prescriptions including purpose, dosing, timing with meals, side effects, interactions, and activity limits. Pharmacists stress patient understanding. programs like Searle’s Patients in the Know, AMA support, and USP educational efforts promote lay language drug information.
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Understanding herpes types and transmission facts
A general overview of herpes types, including simplex types 1 and 2, and zoster. It notes that type 1 commonly affects lips and mouth, while type 2 targets the genital area and is spread by direct contact. It explains asymptomatic viral latency, recurrent outbreaks, and the importance of avoiding contact with active sores. It mentions pregnancy risks and cesarean delivery to prevent newborn infection.
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Dexter
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Marshall Shearer
Abn Arbor
Washington State Mom opens up on child abuse
A reader recounts a mother's failure to protect three children from a husband who abused them and the long lasting scars. Another letter notes a mother’s complicity and urges survivors to speak out to begin healing, with readers sharing abuse experiences from Los Angeles and Harrisburg, PA.
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Mel Torme Tops Busy Year With Plans For 1990s
TV veteran Mel Torme, after a peak 1989 year, lists 1990 as set for a Christmas album a television special and more. He also writes a Buddy Rich book and plans a Broadway show likely in 1991, while maintaining a packed tour and club date schedule.
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Hollywood Sexiest Stars Named by US Readers
US Magazine readers name Mel Gibson and Kim Basinger as top heartthrobs with a Top 10 list of women including Michelle Pfeiffer Meg Ryan Turner Fawcett Brinkley Smith Madonna Mills and others. The male list features Tom Cruise Kevin Costner Dennis Quaid Swayze Harmon Selleck Ford and more, with Turner Onassis noted as a source of inspiration. Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager work on a new recording with Dionne Warwick and Jeffrey Levens, aiming to raise funds for AIDS research through Love Power and Friends for AIDS charity.
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