Antihistamines Fail To Cut Absenteeism In Cold Study
A three-year study at General Motors plants in Indiana tested antihistamines for colds among 4,627 workers, with 43,000 doses for 8,079 colds. While 66 percent reported relief within 48 hours, there was no reduction in lost time. Side effects appeared in 23 percent, mainly drowsiness or light headedness, and overall no clear long-term benefit was found. The study covered cold seasons 1947-50 and involved seven antihistamines.
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Alton L. Blakeslez
Associated Press
EW York
Journal of Industrial Es Surgery
William L. Baughn
Guide Lamp
General Motors Corp
Anderson
Ind
Baughn
Antihistamines Aimed at Cold Relief Cited by Doctor
Doctors note workers using antihistamines report avoiding about 1% colds on average. Dr Baughn says these drugs give excellent symptomatic relief but carry some risk of side reactions, which can be managed by careful dosing and timing.
Dr Pierce's G M D advised for underweight readers
If you are skinny or underweight with no organic cause, read these facts. The medicine developed by a doctor, Dr. Pierce's G M D, claims two benefits a stronger appetite and better digestion to turn food into flesh. It is sold as tablets 50 cents and liquid one dollar.
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Dr. Pierce
G.M.D
Man Survives Eight-Story Plunge From Office
PHILADELPHIA Oct 9 AP A 35 year old man leapt from an eighth floor office in a midcity building, left a note asking forgiveness, and landed on an electric sign above a shop. He was listed in critical condition at Hahnemann Hospital with fractured ribs and internal injuries. Eric A. Winter was identified as the jumper.
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Philadelphia
Eric A. Winter
Hahnemann Hospital
Thirsty alfalfa study notes water needs for hay
A growing alfalfa plant requires absorbing and later releasing from 500 to 750 pounds of water to produce one pound of dry alfalfa hay. This fact highlights the plant's significant water flux during growth and drying stages.
Consumers League Pushes Four Ohio Issues
The Ohio Consumers League announced four bills to push in the next session. It seeks higher minimum wages, an age 16 for mechanical trades workers, a state fund for disability insurance payments, and an Ohio fair employment practices program.
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Consumers League
Ohio
Cleveland
Ohio Consumers League
League
Cotton crop forecast shows drop from 1939-48 average
Washington The Agriculture Department estimates the 1950 cotton crop will run about 10,308,000 bales, roughly 11 percent below the 1939 to 1948 average. Weather, insect damage largely blamed for the short harvests.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
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