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From: carl@aoa.aoa.utc.com (Carl Witthoft)
Subject: Re: Question for MD
Organization: Adaptive Optics Associates
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 16:45:11 GMT

In article <7z2mrvp.lindae@netcom.com> lindae@netcom.com () writes:
>Is it better to have a surgeon who has great hands but no bedside manner,
>or one with a great bedside manner and O.K. technique, but nothing more than
>that?
x
I don't know the technical term for this type of question, but I
know Plato used it in his dialogues: if you specify an either/or
type question, you can usually trick teh responder into answering
with one of those alternatives.
That said, I hope you can understand why I reject your question.
I answer that I prefer a surgeon who has good technique and has learned
to have good "bedside" manner.  This is the correct answer to the
question that should have been asked, and I think it's the type
of MD that training programs should try to produce.


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From: ddodell@stjhmc.fidonet.org (David Dodell)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Mercury in dental fillings?
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 00:01:55 mst
Organization: St. Joseph's Hospital/Medical Ctr, Phoenix, AZ

On <Fri, Aug 14 16:48>, UUCP (geb@dsl.pitt.edu Date: 14 Aug 92 16:48:18 GMT
) wrote: 

 >people by putting fillings in their mouths?  Good thing there
 >are no dentists on this net.  I play basketball with some dentists

There are a few of us lurking in the background.  I tend to answer people 
postings via direct email versus posting back to the newsgroup.  But I'm here 
everyday reading.

FYI, I am a general dentist, been in active private practice for 8 years now, 
prior to that I practiced at a hospital for 2 years.

David Dodell, DMD

 

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From: lnprvz@appl.nnov.su (Ludmila N. Perevezenceva)
Subject: Looking for specialists in magnet-guided remedies and surgery.
Reply-To: lnprvz@appl.nnov.su
Organization: Applied Physics Institute
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 19:09:30 +0400


I AM LOOKING FOR THE SPECIALISTS WORKING ON CHEMICALLY
PROGRAMMED MAGNET-GUIDED REMEDIES!
I intend to discuss about medical instruments for treating
amocio retinae using magnet-guided surgical method and for
treating tympanic membrane perforation using magnet-guided
surgical method of ORL pathology.

e-mail:  lnprvz@appl.nnov.su
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 00:24:43 EDT
From: Tony R. Marasco <TRM900@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Knee Surgery - Reconstructive

A friend of mine needed reconstructive surgery performed on her knee.  This
was required after she sustained an injury while playing basketball over
the summer.  The doctors say her healing is on schedule.  She says she
can almost walk without crutches, but still uses one.  Her surgery was
performed in mid-July and rehabilitation began last week.  Does this seem
like decent progress?

She cannot play this season, which is obvious.  She has been told she
will be able to play next year.  While I don't doubt the prognosis on an
objective level, I'm sure there are some instances where this surgery could
fail.  What is the chance of failure due to subjective recouperative powers?

She has stated that this operation is becoming more common.  Reconstructive
surgery doesn't seem like a run-of-the-mill operation to me.  Has this         s
become a routine practice?  Could it be that many athletes are have reached
their so called "limits" and have surpassed their physical boundaries?  For
instance, she was injured going for a lay-up.  There was no contact.

I tend to recall a few athletes' careers that came to abrupt halts after
such operations.  How much weaker does the joint become following recon.
surgery?  Will the knee be able to sustain the punishment it will receive
from playing college basketball?

Thanks in advance,
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| Tony Marasco
| Penn State University
| Schuylkill Haven, PA 17976
| trm900@psuvm.psu.edu
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From: djmurphy@wam.umd.edu (Dave Murphy)
Newsgroups: sci.med,dc.general
Subject: Looking for Toyota repair shop
Date: 16 Aug 92 23:46:54 GMT
Distribution: dc,md
Organization: Binford Tools  `More Power'

One of my housemates is looking for a garage/shop that does good
work on older Toyotas. He has a 1979 Celica and doesn't trust the
average service station.  Any recommendations for the Suburban
Maryland area?

---dave

-- 
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From: jeffs@nmdoc1.sr.hp.com (Jeff Silva)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 23:22:59 GMT
Subject: Re: Smartdrugs
Organization: HP Santa Rosa Site (NMD MTA MWTD)
Newsgroups: sci.med

/ nmdoc1:sci.med / Leon.Ubags@f211.n500.z2.fidonet.org (Leon Ubags) /  7:03 am  Aug 12, 1992 /
Is there anyone who can tell me more about socalled smartdrugs or has 
experience in using them e.g. Hydrazine,Phenylanaline and so on ?



 

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From: kolstad@cae.wisc.edu (Joel Kolstad)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Jarvik 99 (was Magnetic Therapy)
Date: 20 Aug 92 20:29:15 GMT
Organization: U of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering

In article <rrempel.714334781@sfu.ca> rrempel@selkirk.sfu.ca (Rodney Dwight Rempel) writes:
>
>... lines of cute, humor deleted....
>
>Gee, I wonder why some people are talking about moderating this group???

Nah, it's not the humor... that's one of the best parts of this group!
(I especialled liked John DeArmond's response re: Getting cancer from
microwaves :-) )
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From: lnprvz@appl.nnov.su (Ludmila N. Perevezenceva)
Subject: Looking for specialists in chemically programmed magnet-guided remedies and surgery.
Reply-To: lnprvz@appl.nnov.su
Organization: Applied Physics Institute
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 19:10:12 +0400


I AM LOOKING FOR THE SPECIALISTS WORKING ON CHEMICALLY
PROGRAMMED MAGNET-GUIDED REMEDIES!
I intend to discuss about medical instruments for treating
amocio retinae using magnet-guided surgical method and for
treating tympanic membrane perforation using magnet-guided
surgical method of ORL pathology.

e-mail:  lnprvz@appl.nnov.su


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From: franksb@bmdhh155.bnr.ca (Frank Stuart-Brown)
Subject: Re: amnesiac drugs
Organization: BNR Europe Ltd, Maidenhead, UK
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 09:49:57 GMT

uuummmmmm;  uuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
From: geb@dsl.pitt.edu (gordon e. banks)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Beta blockers & Olympics
Date: 19 Aug 92 15:04:36 GMT
Organization: Decision Systems Laboratory, Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA.

In article <4610025@hpcc01.corp.hp.com> loftis@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Kirk Loftis) writes:
>	When I used Beta-Blockers for my High-Blood Pressure, I thought
>those were the worst pills ever.  It blocks adrenalin, which hindered my
>workouts in running and weight-lifting.  It would block all the rush one
>would get from quick accelarations of autos, rollar-coaster rides, etc.
>It made me feel like I was not alive.  It hindered my sex drive (I was
>only 23 when I took those).  I do not recommend Beta-Blockers for use.

I have patients who do all these things on beta-blockers and don't
have any trouble at all.  It is not a good idea to jump to the
conclusion that because you experienced side effects, then
everyone else will.  Everyone is different.  There is no
call to alarm people for whom the beta blockers may turn out
to be the best medication for them with the least side effects.

>blockers for "athletic" activities (Shooting Guns is a skill developed
>through intense practice and ability).

They reduce tremor which increases shooting accuracy in everyone.
That is why they are banned.
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From: jeffs@nmdoc1.sr.hp.com (Jeff Silva)
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 23:59:13 GMT
Subject: MEDLINE help
Organization: HP Santa Rosa Site (NMD MTA MWTD)
Newsgroups: sci.med

Does anyone out there have information on how to access MEDLINE?
Thanks in advance.
From: km@speedy.cs.pitt.edu (Ken Mitchum)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: unethical? (was: Smart Drugs)
Date: 18 Aug 92 19:11:07 GMT
Reply-To: km@cs.pitt.edu (Ken Mitchum)
Organization: Computer Science Dept., University of Pittsburgh

In article <36961@sdcc12.ucsd.edu> tcederqu@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Trevor Cederquist) writes:
>
>	I have seen and received a few replies concerning my
>	suggestion to "TS" that his posting was 'unethical'
>	due to his posting of an unknowledgable response appended
>	by a 'School of Pharmacy' tag.
>
>	In light of several postings requesting information from
>	expert sources, those choosing to assume expertise by
>	using a tag denoting them as an expert SHOULD be held
>	responsible for delivering the most informed answer.
>
>	It was obvious that "TS" neglected to do so.  
>
>	Perhaps the few responses I received came from the several 
>	posters who are the insecure, bottom-of-the-classers who are 
>	afraid of being held responsible for their own weak,
>	mis or uninformed bulls.   
>
>
>Trevor C. Cederquist 
>	th 
>	

This is exactly the kind of attitude that is going to drive all the
responsible professional people off this newsgroup. As I have
mentioned previously, a major problem with this newsgroup is the
dual standard: professional people are supposed to post the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, without color of
experience or personal bent, while the non-professional people can
post any audacious thing they want to and get off with the excuse
that they "aren't doctors." I can (theoretically at least) be sued
for what I say on the net, particularly if someone thinks I am giving
him or here individual medical advice, and I don't carry malpractice
insurance. A non-professional can post whatever he or she wants to
in response to what I say without any fear of reprisal. A great system.

I don't post things here as an "expert." I am board certified in
internal medicine and geriatrics, and that does not make me an
expert in anything. But it also means that I have some knowledge
of medicine, and that I have a few years of experience. It also
means, or should mean, that I don't post about things I know
nothing about, and that I usually avoid posting on things that
I think are embroiled in undue controversy, or which would never
be understood by lay people.

If people want to nitpick postings, and question the qualifications
of those who donate their time to provide some information for
others on the net, fine, but you are going to ruin this newsgroup,
or at least drive a few of us out of here. As I have said before,
I think the newsgroup should be moderated, preferably by a
non-physician without an axe to grind.

 -Ken Mitchum MD
 km@cs.pitt.edu



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Subject: Upper arm itching
From: Gloria.Hayes@f330.n100.z1.fidonet.org (Gloria Hayes)
Date: 19 Aug 92 12:32:55 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:100/330 - The Wallstreet Raid, St Louis MO

There is a family member who is terribly bothered with 'occasional' (every two 
days or so) itching of the upper arm.  This seems to have followed a rather 
severe sunburn a couple of months ago.  There is not a rash or anything 
noticeably raised above the skin ....It has been described as 'pins' sticking 
her arm that causes her to abruptly reach for it and scratch.  It seldom lasts 
more than an hour and goes away.  I'm told that she may have a problem with 
Candida Albican also and she wondered if the two could be related ... and a 
possible approach to overcoming it.   Advice to convey to her would be 
appreciated.

                       


 

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From: green@island.COM (Robert Greenstein)
Subject: Re: Warning issued on herbal treatment for obesity
Organization: Strawman Incorporated
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 22:25:12 GMT

In article <1992Aug11.124708.24966@bohra.cpg.oz.au> als@bohra.cpg.oz.au (Anthony Shipman) writes:
>avery@netcom.com (Avery Ray Colter) writes:
>
>>I can't add much to this from my end, since none of these three herbs
>>are listed in B&G's Chinese Materia Medica.
>
>>But what you say does make sense in the Chinese system, since the Liver
>>is always implicated in problems of stress, violent emotions, or an
>>obsession with control, and is thus almost always implicated with any
>>agent which suppresses appetite. In the Chinese system, the usual way
>>appetite shuts down is because the Liver's angry, controlling, militaristic
>>character (that's how the Liver as a conceptual member of the bodily quorum
>>is anthropomorhized) invades, declares martial law in, and essentially
>>arrests the Spleen, the organ in charge of digestion, and as it is
>
>The liver is often implicated for the simple
>reason that one of its many functions is the removal of toxins from the blood.
>In the process of which it may easily become damaged.  Alcohol is the
>most common toxin it has to deal with and cyrrhosis the common damage.
>If you go munching on plants pulled from the ground which have never been
>tested to FDA standards don't be too surprised if you get poisoned.
>
>Livers don't get angry.  Spleens aren't involved in digestion.  Save the
>ancient Chinese mumbo-jumbo for your friends.

Don't take Mr. Colter too literally. Livers don't get angry, but in the
Chinese system people with a lot on anger usually have dysfunctional
Livers. In the Chinese system, the Spleen is in fact involved in digestion.
I capitalize these words to distinguish the Chinese definition of these
organs from the Western. From the Chinese medical point of view, anatomy
is far less important than physiology. The Chinese definition encompasses far
more than what we call liver or spleen.
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From: geb@dsl.pitt.edu (gordon e. banks)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Journal article on CFS needed
Date: 12 Aug 92 13:49:27 GMT
Organization: Decision Systems Laboratory, Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA.

In article <9313.2A848EED@stjhmc.fidonet.org> Daniel.Prince@p0.f129.n102.z1.fidonet.org (Daniel Prince) writes:
>I have just been to my new MD for the second time and he has 
>already decided that my illness MUST be mental because all the 
>tests he has run have been negative.  I asked him about CFS and 
>he said that he knew it couldn't be CFS because CFS doesn't start 
>suddenly and it doesn't last 20 years.  I know both of these 
>statements are WRONG.  I want to find a medical journal article 
>or publication from the CDC that says so.  I want to see if I can 
>educate this MD before I seek another doctor.  If you know of an 


What is the point?  What do you expect the guy to do even
if you convince him you have CFS?  Sign for you to get disability?
There is no recognized treatment, and if you want treatment,
you should search out someone doing research on CFS and get
on a protocol.  Otherwise, there's nothing an ordinary practitioner
can do for this condition.  Getting SSI for CFS is not going
to be easy regardless of what your doctor writes down.


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From: georgec@eng.umd.edu (George B. Clark)
Subject: Re: Affects of increased blood flow to the brain
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 16:26:21 GMT
Organization: University of Maryland

In article <9805@fs3.cam.nist.gov> crosson@cam.nist.gov (Robert Crosson) writes:
>I was just thinking the other day that we know what decreased
>blood flow to the brain causes.  Is there any research looking into
>the affects of greater (maybe only a little) blood flow to the
>brain?  Like increased brain function?  Increased intelligence?

Some "smart drugs" are said by their proponents to increase mental alertness
by increasing blood circulation and oxygen to the brain. Claims for
gingko biloba are one example.

However, my opinion is that the best way to increase blood and
oxygen flow to the brain is to be physically fit. After a good workout,
haven't you noticed that you feel more alert and need less caffeine?
From: geb@dsl.pitt.edu (gordon e. banks)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: What are the symptoms of Epstien-Barre virus?
Keywords: Epstien-Barre
Date: 14 Aug 92 17:13:25 GMT
Organization: Decision Systems Laboratory, Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA.

In article <1992Aug13.190408.234@unislc.uucp> chris@unislc.uucp (Chris DelPrete) writes:
>Just what the headline says.  What are the symptoms of Epstien-Barre?  Are
>there any books I can read? 

The most common symptoms of EBV are associated with infectious
mononucleosis, which EBV causes.  Cough, painful and swollen
liver, lymph nodes, and speen, headaches, fatigue, fevers, myalgias.
Rarely EBV can cause meningoencephalitis.

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From: georgec@eng.umd.edu (George B. Clark)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: HairDye Cancer link??
Date: 12 Aug 92 22:02:55 GMT
Organization: University of Maryland

Your refering to a study done by the National Cancer Institute that
concluded hair dyeing increases lymphoma risks by 50%

The study was done as follows. Researchers asked lymphoma patients
if they used hair dyes...  That was their study.

According to a health newsletter that I subscribe to, the study is
nonsense, and people should continue using hair dyes without concern.
From: ericp@VNET.IBM.COM
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Taurine
Date: 18 Aug 92 18:00:40 GMT

Ref:    Message-ID: <9579.2A8A61EC@stjhmc.fidonet.org>
Robin.Salmansohn@f715.n273.z1.fidonet.org (Robin Salmansohn) says:
.In CATS, not in humans, one eye color different than the other is a potential
.sign (depending on eye color) of a deficiency in taurine.
.(One or both eyes red), requiring a Dx from a vet for a potential Tx,
.(taurine suppliments). .In humans taurine suppliments cause serious
.problems..

What sort of problems? I have a friend who has been prescribed 2g taurine
per day. I also hear that taurine is used in Japan for improvement of
HDL/LDL ratios. What is the real effect of taurine supplements ?
What is the toxicity/side effects? What dosage causes problems?
Thanks,
Eric Pearson
ERICP@VNET.IBM.COM
From: N51LS801@NCSUVM.CC.NCSU.EDU (David Austin)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Inbreeding and autoimmune diseases
Date: 19 Aug 92 12:54:17 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: NCSU

In article <16105@pitt.UUCP>, geb@dsl.pitt.edu (gordon e. banks) writes:
> 
> In article <1992Aug17.175638.13253@ncsu.edu> Raleigh, NC (David Austin) writes:
> >Does inbreeding lead to an increase in autoimmune diseases?
> 
> 
> Inbreeding leads to an increase in all diseases that are mediated
> by a recessive gene (you get one gene of a given type from each
> parent.  In many diseases, one good gene is enough to prevent the
> disease, but when you get two bad ones, you have the disease.  Inbred
> strains are more likely to get the bad gene of a given type from both
> sides).  Certain genes do have increased likelihood of autoimmune problems.
> -- 

Thanks for your reply.  Do you know if there is any closer link between autoimmune problems
specifically and inbreeding? My question was prompted by knowledge of greatly increased
incidence of autoimmune problems (esp. autoimmune thyroiditis) among purebred dogs - though
I suppose the biological mechanism would be the same in all animals.
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From: noring@netcom.com (Jon Noring)
Subject: TMJD?
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 19:19:39 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 

Hello,

For a recent treatment of what I thought was an ear infection, my ENT
suggested that I have some type of TMJ dysfunction (or something like
that - can't recall the exact thing he mentioned).  The symptoms include
a fullness in the ear (but hear normally), including a 'crackling' sound
when I move my jaw.  I also have some soreness above my jaw near my ear.
There is no sign of any infection.

If you know anything about this, please post or e-mail.  One area of
interest is whether this can be caused by inhalant allergies, or in
reverse can be the cause of an allergy-like inflamation of the Eustachian
tubes leading to substantial post-nasal drip (which I have had a chronic
problem with recently).  I am presently being treated for allergy, including
injections (3 years in the program with much success).

Thanks for your feedback.

Jon Noring

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From: abulloch@garnet.berkeley.edu (Anthony Bulloch)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: arthritis info sought
Date: 22 Aug 92 22:29:14 GMT
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NNTP-Posting-Host: garnet.berkeley.edu

(Sorry everybody....)

Sarah -  I tried to send you E-mail at  sarahs@darce.sybase.com
but it bounced back from your site 'user unknown'. 

Anthony Bulloch
abulloch@garnet.berkeley.edu
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