Word: treatments
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...diseases. We do know already that there are several strains of infantile paralysis capable of producing clinical symptoms, but we do not know how closely related these virus strains are, or, indeed, if they are biologically related at all. We do not know whether special measures of prevention or treatment are necessary for each individual type. Until this problem is solved, there can be no certain prevention or cure...
...Common Cold. In research, P.H.S. has chalked up a notable list of firsts. Among them: discovery (1914) of the cause, cure and prevention of pellagra; identification (1925) of brucellosis (undulant fever); first use (1942) of continuous caudal anesthesia in childbirth; proof (1943) of the effectiveness of penicillin in the treatment of syphilis; demonstration (1941) that fluorides reduce tooth decay; isolation (1947) of one of the agents causing the common cold...
Medal of Freedom. The Americans reopened the leprosariums, but there was not enough money for maintenance or even treatment. Grateful G.I.s sent Joey clothes, medical supplies and money. The War Department awarded her the Medal of Freedom with silver palm. But Joey was not getting any better. Two months ago, friends in the U.S. persuaded Attorney General Tom Clark to waive immigration restrictions and permit her to enter the leprosarium at Carville...
...Springing Osmans. Witness Arthur Osman, president of Local 65, shouted ringingly: "For every Osman you put in jail another Osman will spring up." On orders of Committee Chairman Charles Kersten, marshals ejected him. Jack Paley, secretary-treasurer of the same local, achieved similar treatment. His last words as he was hustled to the door: "I don't think the committee should be concerned with my politics...
...Ecuador. An old foot ailment had begun acting up again, and his Quito doctors had not been able to make up their minds whether the trouble was rheumatism, arthritis or an allergy ("Perhaps an allergy to politics," cracked Plaza). So this week Plaza flew to New York for treatment-leaving Ecuador's ballot counters fussing for the fifth week...