Word: doctorates
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Such talk apparently made sense to many of the A.M.A.'s rank & file. While last week's meeting was in session, 136 leading U.S. doctors, all opponents of socialized medicine, sent a petition to A.M.A. Spokesman Dr. Morris Fishbein, criticizing the association's "indefinite and ... inadequate program." Under the combined assault, the A.M.A. brass gave way. This week they announced a twelve-point plan. Main points: 1) creation of a federal Department of Health, headed by a doctor who will be a Cabinet member, 2) increased medical research through a national science foundation, 3) more voluntary health...
...college doctor diagnosed her case as influenza, and assured her that her hearing would be blocked only temporarily. Her mother prescribed travel in Europe. A specialist suggested that she take up lip reading. She consulted a famous Viennese otologist, who advised her to marry his nephew...
...road, his schedule has long ago hardened into routine. After the show, which is usually over between 2 and 4 a.m., he goes out for a "snack," accompanied by Brown Sugar, his valet, "Doctor" Pugh, and whatever old friends and acquaintances want to join the party. The snack usually comes to a huge portion of ham & eggs, with potatoes, hot biscuits, hominy grits and coffee on the side. When complimented on his appetite, Satchmo replies: "Man, that's just a synopsis...
...last week, Martin sat cross-legged on his bed and waited for the regular visit of his doctor. Panting a bit after the climb, Dr. Dennison Young, 36, greeted him with a cheery "How are you feeling?", nodded when the boy replied, "I'm pretty good, but my neck's still stiff." Once a month, to test Martin's heart, Dr. Young lugs a 30-lb. portable electrocardiograph up the stairs (the doctor grumbles good-naturedly that "they all seem to live at the very top or the very bottom...
...cure for rheumatic heart disease. Patients need complete rest and good nursing care, perhaps for many months. Under the Montefiore plan, mothers are taught to keep a chart of temperature, pulse, etc. A visiting nurse calls regularly to give instruction in home nursing and to check up for the doctor. A dietician gives advice on proper meals...