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THE HERALD OUTLOOK 8tu4ay Jum 14 Page Myasthenia gravis has many results DR GOTT DEAR DR GOTT Im and have been told I have myasthenia gravis but was given no details What can I expect DEAR READER Myasthenia gra vis is a chronic nerve disease charac terized by episodic muscle weakness The illness is known to be autoim mune meaning that patients become allergic to a normal component in their own bodies In the case of myas thenia gravis this allergy is to the acetycholine receptor at the neuro muscular junction the precise area where electrical impulses jump from the nerve to the muscle Patients with myasthenia experience weakness be cause nerve impulses are prevented from reaching the muscles so the muscles cannot contract The most common symptoms of myasthenia are double vision be cause of weak muscles dropped upper eyelids and general ized fatigue following exercise Diffi culty swallowing and breathing can Network link gets funding Ontarios Multiple Organ Retrieval and Exchange MORE program will receive million to establish its Toronto bead- quarters and install a computer network to link five transplant cen tres Capital funding of has been allocated to MORE to set up its Toronto office at Bay St and to establish the computer link to transplant centres in Toronto Hamilton London Kingston and Ottawa The network will keep a record of potential recipients in Ontario lacing them on a single waiting 1st The network the first of its kind In Canada will be operational early in the new year computer network will unify the process of locating and matching organs and recipients- At present each transplant centre maintains its own data bank and matches organs and recipients by phone The ministry will be providing ongoing operating funds MORE will receive 488000 to operate its program in 196889 Judge Heather Smith of Toronto has accepted an invitation to chair MOREs Board of Directors Judge Smith replaces Dr Robert McClure former Moderator of the United Church of Canada who resigned as chairman but remains a member of the board of direc tors MORE was established in to operate the network and to develop standards for provincial organ distribution based on sound ethical medical and scientific principles Its responsibilities also include conducting audits and reviews of organ and tissue retrieval and distribution In Ontarios five centres performed 2S3 kidney transplants transplants heart transplants and lung transplants STOREHOUSE 630 pm except Thursday Friday 930 pm Cto To 211 Guelph Street Georgetown 8777361 CENTRE complicate the picture Life- threat ening respiratory paralysis occurs in about 10 percent of patients The diagnosis is established by the injection of edrophonium a drug that temporarily enhances the transmis sion of nerve impulses to muscle My asthenic patients will experience a miraculously prompt improvement in strength and symptoms However the effect is transitory Longterm treatment using simi lar drugs neostigmine or pyridostig mine is almost always successful in permanently reversing much of the weakness myasthenic patients experience In selected cases of severe myas thenia thymectomy removal of the thymus gland is beneficial The thy mus may be a major source of the al lergic antibodies that affect the nerves Finally some patients are helped by plasmapheresis a technique by which large volumes of blood are re moved and the red blood cells are re- infused back Into the patient The re moval of the liquid portion of the blood which contains antibodies en ables certain patients to reduce the doses of medicine In summary myasthenia gravis can be controlled by a variety of methods However the treatment of the disease Is tricky and should be un dertaken only by experienced special ists such as neurologists For more information Im sending you a copy of my Health Report Choosing a Physician Other read ers who would like a copy should send 1 and their name and address to PO Box Cleveland OH Be sure to mention the title DEAR DR GOTT My children are Involved in high school sports The team members all share water bot tles Is this hygienic DEAR READER In my opinion the sharing of water bottles is Inappropriate Several studies have shown that bacteria and viruses are easily spread from one team member to another from common drinking containers In particular strep throat colds mono nucleosis and hepatitis are transmis sible by this route I suggest two alternatives First squeeze bottles enable ath letes to squirt water into their mouths without touching the containers Second individual paper cups filled from a common water supply with a ladle help prevent spread of germs Suggest to the team physician or to the bead coach that water bottles be exchanged for more hygienic methods As one of my duties I am physician for a wellknown New England inde pendent school Some years ago I in sisted that coaches discontinue use of team water bottles- Outlook on Lifestyle How do mothers get things done DEAR POLLY Could you ask your readers for hints on how to get household chores done while taking care of small children I have two children one five months old and the other years old and some days I cant seem to get anything done at all Whats the secret ANDREA DEAR ANDREA There is no se cret Almost every mom Ive spoken to often feels exactly the same way you do so dont think youre the only one who has trouble getting house work done while caring for your children The truth of the matter is that tak ing care of your kids is your main job cleaning cooking laundry etc come second and are only important Insofar as these tasks assist you in taking care of your family So the first rule is to do only as much as is necessary for your own and your familys wellbe ing Sure you need to keep the kids in clean clothes and they need food to eat but dont feel that you have to prepare gourmet meals do all your own baking or have a companys coming house at all times Learn to live with a little dust and clutter rely on prepared or quicktoHx foods or whatever other measures you can think of to make your housekeeping easier But there are still some basic chores to be done you say Here are a few strategies to help you cope with them Prioritize Decide which tasks are most important and which are less so When you do have time to do something start with the most cru cial and let the rest slide Schedule you know you have an hour in the afternoon when the baby is napping and your toddler is watching Sesame Street plan to do a specific task at that time then dont worry about it for the rest of the day This doesnt sound that helpful but I do f keeps me from feeling guilty and worried that Im not going to get anything done at all Of course with little ones around schedules can fly out the window but even if it works half the time be accomplishing Allocation set The town has allocated sewage capacity to go along with site plan approval for a con dominium on Park Avenue in Georgetown Site plan approval for the units was given on Dec 7 and the ap peal period for the committee of adjustment approval application expired Dec 30 a report by the towns senior planner says ajhims THE PUCE TO SHOP IN DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN alk 50701 ALL FALL AND WINTER MERCHANDISE WINTER VACATION Lots of New Now In Stock White Stag Separates Royal White Regency Separates Black White and Pastel Coloura New Editions Tan Navy White Plus a great selection of swimsults and coverups SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTIONI See You At Th BRIDAL SHOW JAN Pm Crow Tickets At Elizabeths A MAIN ST S- 8731 DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN POINTERS something Invest in a baby carrier either a backpack or the new sling style so you can wear your baby or some times even your 2yearold while you do housework Most babies love riding around with Mom this way and you can accomplish a surprising number tasks with baby on board With a welldesigned baby sling you can even breastfeed a baby while walk ing about I dont have room In this column for any more today but 111 continue to morrow with additional ideas Mean while readers start thinking and send me your own suggestions for helping us moms cope POLLY Make your home safe for those ex ploring toddlers with the important advice in Pollys newsletter Child- proofing your Home Send for each copy to POLLYS POINTERS in care of this newspaper PO Box 93863 Cleveland OH Be sure to Include the title fabric forum Prepared by the International Fabricate Institute IFI the association of professional Why Does the Lining Wear Out First Consumers often notice that the hem underarm or cuff lining material is abraded white the outer fabric is in good condition This occurs because the lining materials are often much thinner or sheerer than the outer fabric In addition many linings are constructed in a satin weave which has float ing yams to give the fabric a high luster and sheen These satin fabrics naturally wear much faster than tightly woven fabrics Furthermore the lining in the collar cuffs and hem are more susceptible to heavy soiling and abrasion and soiled fabrics wear faster than clean ones Finally objects carried in he pockets can cause lining mate rial to-progres- sively wear thin in localized areas BARRAGERS CLEANERS LAUNDROMAT Four Locations To Smtvo You Bettor Bamojrs Cttantri Barretm Omars Owners 1 The Canada Employment Centre Is located at 232 Guelph Street Georgetown and is open from 830 am to pm Monday to Friday The following represents only a few of the Career Opportunities listed on their Job Boards Order DICTA TYPIST Permanent part toe days a week depending on experience Employer would prefer a of medical secretarial course or someone win has had I experience as a dicta typist using medical terminology Must be able totypeSOwpm Order PRINTING TRAINEE Perma nent Continental Shifts plus full benefits unioniz ed Must have Grade 12 and be able to Hit 80 lbs Must have a strong learning capacity and show potential for advancement Industrial background is an asset Order WINDOW INSTALLER Permanent days piece work Minimum 1 years experience in window installation preferred Must have own tools and vehicle Good presentation Able to deal courteously with customers Able to work on own piecework Order DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES COUNSELLOR Wage negotiable depending on experience Permanent fulltime and part tune available Fulltime position requires a degree In Behavioral Science or Developmental Services Certificate For part time work experience working with the handicapped is preferred Order BAKER Permanent fulltime nights 11 pm to 7 am or more depending on experience Previous experience is preferred but not essential Employer is willing to train a person who is sincerely interested in baking Must be willing to work steady nights Order VACUUM FORMING MACHINE TENDER Perma nent fulltime 7 am pm Monday to Thursday and 7 am to noon Friday or 430 pm to 230 am Mdnday to Friday Must be reliable and- have a good work attitude Previous experience in the plastics industry is an asset to start If you are Interested in any of the above positions visit the Georgetown CEC I