dmcanzi@watdcsu.waterloo.edu (David Canzi) (10/19/89)
Volume 2, Number 38 October 16, 1989
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Medical News
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Medical News for Week Ending October 15, 1989
Copyright 1989: USA TODAY/Gannett National Information Network
Reproduced with Permission
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Oct. 9, 1989
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TEACHING DOCTORS ABOUT AIDS:
The Tidewater AIDS Crisis Task Force in Tidewater, Va., says the state's
physicians are ignorant about AIDS. Eastern Virginia Medical School in
Tidewater will open and operate a toll-free information line in November for
physicians who treat AIDS patients.
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Oct. 10, 1989
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AIDS NO RISK TO EMBALMERS:
Although embalmers have been among the groups worried about contracting
AIDS, a new study shows they have little to fear. A survey of 133 who had
handled 300 AIDS patients found that although needle-stick accidents were
common, none had been infected. Sole embalmer who was infected had other risk
factors, researchers said.
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Oct. 11, 1989
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SENIORS NEED FLU VACCINE:
Anyone over age 65, or people with heart, kidney or lung diseases, immune
deficiencies, sickle cell disease, diabetes or other chronic conditions should
be vaccinated against the flu, experts say. Experts are predicting that three
new flu viruses will hit the USA soon.
PERSONALITY AFFECTS DISEASE:
According to studies by Princeton University psychologist, your personality
can affect your ability to fight illness. Research shows people who value
power over friendship may have a harder time fighting off disease, get sick
more often. Why: Power-driven personalities produce more adrenaline, which
suppresses immune function.
UNCOOKED FOOD LETHAL FOR SOME:
The Food and Drug Administration Wednesday begins sending a videotape to
health clinics that alerts AIDS patients to the threat of developing serious
or life-threatening illnesses through raw or lightly cooked foods. Targeted
items: Eggs, meats, seafoods and unwashed produce or food prepared or handled
in an unsanitary manner.
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Oct. 13-15, 1989
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PUBLIC FEARS DOCTORS WITH AIDS:
Contracting AIDS in a physician's office, from a doctor who treats AIDS
patients or has AIDS is a fear of many people, reports a study in Friday's
Journal of the American Medical Association. Facts: Most patients who
discover their doctor has AIDS, switch doctors. Majority of people want to
know if their doctor has AIDS.
AIDS TESTS URGED:
An estimated 2.1 million Californians may be at risk of having AIDS virus,
says the California Medical Association. The high-risk individuals were urged
to have AIDS tests and seek a physician's advice on treatment that may prevent
the virus from becoming AIDS.
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David Canzi