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Show Tu0day, Uay $, 11937 Pg health center reducing R.D.S. with cow protein U. Thr Chommoiriro from page one However, despite public conceptions of the Centra's beginnings, privately, the group's true intent was always the overthrow of the Sandinista government, Chomorro said. "The United States had already decided no rational political solution to the problem was possible. "It decided very early that it wanted to punish Nicaragua By Jack Wilbur Chronicle staff writer for being different for seeking an alternative to the democratic socialism of Somoza even though most Kicaraguans abhorred him." so-call- ed Doctors at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center are dramatically reducing Respiratory Distress Syndrome in premature infants by using protein from cows lungs. The surfactant protein has been placed into the lungs of five babies at the U. hospital who are about eight weeks premature, said Gary Chan, a neonatologist at the U. Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a major cause of death in premature infants, says Chan. In RDS, "The tiny air sacs in premature infants lungs tend to collapse and not open again, making it difficult for the babies to get enough oxygen to sustain life," he said. Normally these babies would experience extreme Respiratory Distress Syndrome and many would die from oxygen deprivation or related complications. Four of the babies treated at the U. experienced no RDS at alL The surfactant is administered to the premature infants immediately after birth. The surfactant protein stabilizes the volume of the alveoli of lung sacs by reducing surface tension and suface area, according to a hospital statement about the research. "This protein, which is found in both animals and humans, causes the air sacs in the lungs to open and close normally. In newborns who are born this prematurely, the protein simply hasn't developed yet. The introduction of the cow's protein fills that need," Chan said. The U. Hospital is one of 12 hospitals nationwide participating in the study directed by Children's Hospital of Buffalo, N.Y. The U. is the only facility in this region taking part in the study. The U. portion of the study is under the direction of Gerald Reinersman, another neonatologist. Human experimentation with the cow protein has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The surfactant study on premature infants should continue, with the parents' consent, for about another year. So far, reports from other institutions conducting the experiment show similar results to those found at the U. What followed was a host of deceptions and contradictions. According to the official ledgers, the administration was telling Congress the Contras "were creating conditions of democracy," Chomorro said. "We were taught to make duplicity in language, even rehearsing before going to press conferences so we could respond to questions with canned answers." But according to unofficial ledgers more representative of reality, "We were a front being used as instruments by the United States to perform acts Americans would consider inappropriate if they were to do them themselves," he said. For example, Chomorro said the "proxy army" has taken responsibility for a host of terrorist acts and the mining of Nicaraguan harbors when, "The CIA was placing those mines themselves." The CIA provided the Contras with a manual of psychological operations in guerrilla warfare, "recommending the use of terror" to discredit the Sandinista government and punish it for being different. The United States has never been concerned with solving the problems in Nicaragua, and instead, "The war has become an end in itself," Chomorro said. "U.S. politicians are more interested in assuring they appear to be strong leaders because they are 'keeping the hemisphere safe for democracy. The Nicaraguan conflict is a political issue for the United States. It is not a security issue. Because of the constant contradictions and lies, Chomorro said he realized he was being used as a fool. He became disillusioned with the whole situation and eventually left. "The Contras arc going nowhere. They are not using democratic means to achieve democratic goals. "Contra leaders are primarily former officers in Samoza's National Guard. If they regain power, they will not have a democratic program," he said. "None of them are talking about building hospitals or providing better education for Nicaraguans." Chomorro says he is not And although he recognizes the Sandinista government has made many reforms, he would like the government replaced. "But the question is how you do it, he said. "The current approach is ineffective and counterproductive. It is not a pragmatic political approach. It's a big mess." Before a solution to the problem in Nicaragua can be found, Chomorro said the war must stop. "During a war you are forced to become very radical in your views. When there is no war, you can relax, accommodate and moderate." In addition, he said attempts must be made to deal with the conflict diplomatically, through forums like those suggested by the Contadora group. However, Chomorro is not enthusiastic a peaceful end to the Nicaraguan problem is likely to occur. "The Reagan administration will do everything not to allow anyone to bring a stop to the war. It has no serious desire to reach a political solution," he said. "Without congressional support, it will find new ways to fund the Contras." pro-Sandini- $ MONEY $ The Exploitation Of Third World Countries JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH Speaking On "America's Economic Future" Harvard Professor of Economics Emeritus Ph.D. in Economics former U.S. Ambassador to India Former Editor of fortune Magaine Author of several widely translated books used in colleges and universities around the world. 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