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Show TF-yr- Thursday, March 4B THE GREEN SHEET t -r T- - iTrrr 21, 1985 Is My Baby All Right? Key Question Arthroscope Revolutionizes by Kathryn Anderson, M.A. Every parent wants a normal, healthy baby. Unfortunately, not all babies are this lucky. Some have problems which are obvious at birth; from the start, their parents and physicians are aware of activity in one to three weeks. Mrs. Hopkins stated that the their needs and can begin to tap into surgery is very popular with the resources available to them. athletes because it allows them to Many problems, however, are not return in a much shorter period of readily apparent at birth. The child who seemed vigorous and healthy time. Further information on ar- may become weak and irritable, too throscopy may be obtained by con- stiff or too floppy to hold comfortably, slow to learn the skills tacting Mrs. Hopkins at ext. 330 or through the Holy Cross babies are expected to acquire Jordan Valley Sports Medicine naturally. Grandma says the baby is Clinic, just fine; the book says all babies Knee Surgery WEST JORDAN. The knee is a and complex, well-use- d vulnerable joint of the body. Because of its vulnerability, the knee is frequently subject to injury, particularly during sports activities. Due to the number of sports injuries to the knee, arthropscopic surgery has become very popular states Mrs. and Jean Hopkins, supervisor of surgery at Holy Cross Jordan Valley hospital. The hospital now has available very sophisticated equipment for operations on the knee. The procedure known as arthroscopy practically eliminates the long recovery and rehabilitation time previously required for knee surgery. The arthroscope is a long tubular instrument that is introduced into the knee capsule. It is through this very 255-499- The proper cleaning of teeth consists primarily of the removal of plaque from all surfaces of the tooth. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on the teeth especially in the crevice between the gum and the tooth. It contains the bacteria that causes decay and diseases of the gums and bone surrounding the tooth. One of the main stays of prevention is the removal of this plaque. The two essential ways of cleaning the teeth are brushing and flossing. Brushing alone is not enough; floss must be used to clean between the teeth where the brush cannot reach. instrument that the corrective surgery is done. Because the surgery is done through the arthroscope, there are only two small incisions, instead of the previous long inciscion which goes through the musclesof the knee, necessitating a long recovery as well as a large scare. Recovery is reduced to one or two weeks. Arthroscopic knee surgery is done on a short-sta- y basis. That is, the patient goes to the hospital, has surgery and goes home the same day. The patient can return to full distributors- equipment Division Robinson's Formerly SALES Medical of A - RENTALS -- SERVICE COMPLETE HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT I Bathroom Safety Aids I Ostomy Supplies I linnory 1 Bond Core Supplies I First Aid Supplies Support Hosiery Stair 6h dt Lift Cham Fonh Lefts Von Lift 4 Driving Controls I BacV 4 Knee Supports Ovygen We Bill Medicare FREE DELIVERY 3rr o!t Prosttiesis IN UTAH A J Regular Visits to the Dentist The frequency of your dental visits should be determined by the dentist according to your specific needs. It can vary from 2 to 12 months. On your visit, the dentist should thoroughly examine the teeth and gums and surrouding tissues of the mouth, looking for decay, infection, any changes in the tissues, growths and any other abnormalities. He should check on the efficiency of your cleaning methods and advise you how to correct any deficiency. He will clean your teeth and apply fluoride if needed. Periodontal Disease Dentists can save almost all teeth now no matter how badly they are decayed or broken. The greatest limiting factor to keeping teeth is the conditions of gums and bone surrounding the teeth. More teeth are now lost because of periodontal disease (the disease of the gums and bone ) than from any other cause. Periodontal disease is caused by the same thing that causes decay -plaque. Bacteria grows in plaque and produces toxins that destroy gum tissue and bone around the tooth. As more and more gum and bone are destroyed, the tooth becomes loose and is eventually lost. This process is not particularly painful and the disease can progress to an advanced stage without the persons being aware of it. Periodonatal disease is prevented by the regular, daily, thorough removal of plaque from the teeth. Pain 262-566- 1 NORTH FASHION PLACE MALL 235 EAST 6100 SOUTH MURRAY VISA VJ Equipment and S twice 5. 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Years ago, people thought alcohol addiction was caused by self indulgence, lack of will power, moral weakness, irresponsibility - even insanity. Today, although the disease still isn't fully understood, much scientific evidence indicates that the alcohol addict's body simply does not handle alcohol the way the nonalcoholic's body does. Like other metabolic and biochemical diseases such as diabetes or hypoglycemia, alcohol addiction is a medical problem. In addition, the disease is complicated by the fact .that it's a resRQnse t.o.a powerful sedative drug with ,addictiyeJth8fpjtenstics.,jhough alcahflljs "accgp; table'' and "pushed" in both business and social life our best evidice shows that about 10 of those who drink become addicted. That's all people who drink: men and women, young and old, from every stratum of society. Are Alcohol addicts psychologically as well as physically ill? It's important to emphasize that alcohol addiction isn't a disease of the mind. Though alcohol addicts, like other people, may fjayjernqtional problems, thousands of cases studied a) Schick Shadel Hospitals showed no greater incidence of mental disorders in alcohol ad diets than in the general population. What can can you avoid alcohol addiction? How be done about alcohol addiction? You can't. The victim can't prevent the disease, any more than a diabetic can. The symptoms, however, appear only in the presence of alcohol. So alcohol ad diction is completely avoidable; if the addict never drinks, the problems will never appear. But once potential alcohol addicts do drink, they are victims of a progressive disease, one that eventually overpowers conscious control. Then the symptoms can't be avoided only hidden. doesn't the victim recognise alcohol addiction? Unfortunately, many factors combine to make it possible to hide or deny early symptoms of alcohol addiction. The ready availability and social acceptance of alcohol, the victim's physical and psychological dependence, the stigma attached to ale. hoi addiction and the inexperience of family, friends and even many medical professionals may all unite to mask the disease until it's thoroughly entrenched. Early treatment is the best solution. Years of experience at Schick Shadel Hospitals have demonstrated that addiction can be treated successfully at any stage. Whenever the addict stops drinking, health deterioration is halted and usually even reversed. And the sooner treatment is begun, the better the chances for full recovery. Since the disease afflicts 10Oo of all those who drink and affects us all, public education is vital so that people will recognize alcohol addiction in its early and know that it's not a failing that should be stages concealed, but an illness that can be treated. "There are differences in people and reasons some become addicted to alcohol or cigarettes, while others don't. But they don't have to go through all this soul searching. Aversion therapy is a simple and proven way to help people lose their addiction." Are all alcohol addiction treatment centers alike? Many treatment facilities still treat only the psychological elements of drinking, without medical treatment for addiction to alcohol. Today, alcohol addiction is recognized as a medical problem. This comparatively recent consensus of the medical and scientific community is a welcome confirmation of the conclusion reached by Schick Shadel Hospitals. Every victim of alcohol addiction should be treated as soon as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment ensure the best prognosis for full recovery without lasting damage. Educating both medical professionals and the general public about alcohol addiction and its treatment is one of our most important goals. What happens then? Obstetrics Gynecology Oral Surgery IJE ARE at-ris- self-estee- Why HOSPITAL SERVICES growth and development. Some have special training in infant development and stimulation, and all are aware of resources for diagnosis and treatment. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutritional program representative is another community worker who can put parents in touch with medical resources. Several school districts offer home andor preschool programs to aid k physically and developmentally or disabled infants and children. While these programs require confirmation by a physician or psychologist of the childs need for training. they suspect all is not well with their childs development? The first stop should be the familys pediatrician or regular health care provider. He or she is familiar with the child and andor unintelligible speech, Keep That Smile Continued from page 12 decay are sticky carbohydrates that maintain contact with teeth for a longtime. 4. Proper Cleaning vary In their rate of development; the doctor advises parents not be overanxious. But is there cause for concern? Often, yes. Developmental and physical problems which are recognized and treated early frequently can be improved to the point that the child will be able to function normally by the time he or she reaches school age. Children with more severe handicapping conditions can be helped toward a normal childhood as possible, the sooner their disabilities are recognized and therapy begun. Young children whose disabilities are not recognized may encounter many subsequent problems: permanent loss of hearing or vision, joint deformities, inadequate language At that point, addiction becomes easy to recognize, though the victim and family members may, through fear and ignorance, still wish to deny it. The alcohol addict drinks often enough to cause serious interpersonal problems. The addict experiences blackouts and begins to show signs of physical damage such as liver and heart disease and brain cell death. If untreated, eventually one of these symptoms will be fatal. If you or someone you care for needs treatment for alcohol addiction, no referral or reservation is necessary for the treatment program, and it is covered by most insurance plans. CLOSE ENOUGH TO CARE SS77 !3. C3DULEB 3580 West 9000 South West Jordan, Utah REGIONAL COORDINATOR For Information or Literature 561-888- 8 265-H2D- & can Reconstructive Surgery Ext. 330 Physician Referral Ext. 510 Industrial Medicine Clinic Ext. 301 Family Centered Maternity Care Ext. 450 Sports Medicine Clinic 255-499- 9 MEMBER HOLY CROSS HEALTH SYSTEM Seattle Or Toll Free 1 Success rate for treatment of alcohol addiction. Schick Shadel Hospitals 1935 1915, Dedication SO Years Leadership in the Treatment of Alcoholism ScattleTacoma, Dallas Fort Worth, Santa Barbara 1 |