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cells begin to die within minutes. However, there’s a three-hour window during which clot-dissolving medicines can be given. They almost always lead to a full recovery of function. Now the window has been opened wider, to 4 1/2 hours. That doesn’t detract from the important message that the earlier the treatment, the better the result. The booklet on strokes tells their signs and their treatments. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 902W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow two weeks for delivery. Dear Dr. Donohue: My husband is very nearsighted and has to wear thick glasses. I’m not. I don’t wear glasses at age 50. We have four children. What are their chances of having to wear glasses? -- E.P. Answer: Nearsightedness (myopia) indicates that the eyes can see things that are near. Nearsighted eyes don’t see distant objects clearly. It’s a common eye condition, and genetic involvement in it is high. If one parent is nearsighted, the children have a 24 percent chance of also being nearsighted. If both parents are nearsighted, the children’s risk increases to 48 percent. If neither parent is affected, the children have an 8 percent chance of developing nearsightedness. Factors other than genes have to be at work. (Don’t believe these percentages with unquestioning acceptance. I don’t.)
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Are Your Medications Right for You? Are you taking a PIM? That’s a Potentially Inappropriate Medication. New research at Cornell University revealed that 38 percent of seniors getting home health care are taking medications that aren’t effective or safe, or aren’t appropriate for seniors. The study, reported in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, says that those who
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the study.) All of this is a bit mind-boggling. At my local pharmacy, the prescriptions come with a leaflet that tells about possible drug interactions, but before it even gets to the point where patients are handed the bag with their prescription, the pharmacist himself would have piped up and said something. I’ve even seen him place a call to the doctor’s office to verify and warn them of a possible problem. If you’re given a new prescription, ASK about potential interactions with other drugs you take. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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A.J.’s Coup When last we checked in on A.J. Allmendinger, it was rumored that he might lose his ride at Richard Petty Motorsports. As it turned out, that was the bad news. The good news was that Allmendinger was en route to replacing Kurt Busch in the No. 22 Dodge of Penske Racing. Allmendinger, 30, originally from Los Gatos, CA, has competed in 152 Sprint Cup races. He hasn’t won, but he’s collected a pole (Phoenix, April 2010), four top-five finishes and 26 top 10s. His career best was a third in the 2009 Daytona 500. Noting the history of Roger Penske’s teams in most forms of American auto racing, Allmendinger said, “It’s the pinnacle. “It’s something I’ve always dreamed of, and I just feel like the way he (Penske) runs his organization, the way he takes care of his people, is first-class and top-notch. That’s something I wanted to be a part of.” When the new season begins, Allmendinger will have Brad Keselowski, the fifth-place finisher in NASCAR’s 2011 Chase, as a teammate. He succeeds Busch, who finished 11th in the final standings as both Penske entries qualified for the “race-offs.” “Over the past five years, I feel like I’ve made
With Todd Gordon as his crew chief, former Petty Motorsports driver A.J. Allmendinger was hired to take over Kurt Busch’s ride at Penske Racing. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)
good progress throughout each year, and that is hopefully going to allow me to take the next step of my career and really contend for race wins and try to make the Chase,” Allmendinger said. “The championship is the ultimate goal. ... To get this chance has just been amazing. It’s been quick. It’s happened real fast, but I’m ready to go.” Todd Gordon will be the crew chief. He replaced Kurt Busch’s crew chief, Steve Addington, who
moved to the same position with the new champion, Tony Stewart. “One of the biggest things that I’ve wanted in a race team is stability,” Allmendinger said. “Knowing this (Penske) is a great place made the decision a little bit easier.” Monte Dutton covers motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Monte at nascarthisweek@yahoo.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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