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Common ? of the drug? had previonsly ? to conventional ?ere extreme physican discomfort, mcluding severe vom?ing and headaches, intense sexual feelings characterized by a sensation of "cosmic orgasin," mystical religions feelings, and delusions characterized by severe paranoia...
Only ten years ago, most patients dreaded the needle because it was likely to be blunt and painful. Doctors were concerned because re-used needles were not always truly sterile and transmitted serum hepatitis to untold numbers of patients. The disposable hypodermics virtually eliminated both the discomfort and the risk to patients...
...used the polyethylene socket, which is also cemented in place with methyl methacrylate. In an intensive follow-up of his first 500 cases, Charnley has found the cement holding perfectly. The polyethylene, originally 10 mm. thick, wears away at the rate of about 1 mm. in five years. "No discomfort should be noticed until at least 50% has worn away," he says, "and if that happens, we can always replace the socket...
Despite the lull, the conflict was still the object of fascination and controversy, not because of the agonies of the Laotians but because of new diplomatic maneuvering and the discomfort of the Nixon Administration. Instead of quashing congressional criticism of the U.S. role in the war, the White House's explanation of the extent and nature of the U.S. involvement in Laos has only brought on a new dispute...
...slowdown. Official exhortations to work harder and decrees threatening malingerers with fines and prison terms simply have not worked. Rather than buckle under to the wishes of the Soviet-backed regime by increasing production, an astonishing number of Czechoslovaks have chosen to thwart the government, even if it brings discomfort upon themselves...