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4 Intimate Contact ' Keyto Contracting AIDS

You cannot get Acquired Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) from giving blood. That was among the topics discussed at the "Health Problems of the 80's" seminar held in conjunction with the Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospitals 35th anniversary celebration Oct. 7-11. Four local physicians discussed the AIDS virus, trying to clarify many of the misconceptions surrounding the deadly disease. "You can only contract AIDS through repetitive intimate contact with a carrier." said Dr. Joseph Pirog. Pirog, a pathologist, said the symptoms of AIDS are similar to many other disorders. He said recurring "weird, very weird" infections accompany the disease. Dr. Joseph T. Schwartz, a family practitioner, described "intimate contact" as "swapping saliva or secretion." again adding. "repetitively." DR. RICHARD LAWINSKI. a surgeon, said very little is known about AIDS. "Physicians are keeping up with the latest information through journals and other medical literature," said. "We attend conferences on the subject as part of continuing education. but little is known at this point." Lawinski said the majority of AIDS research is conducted in the metropolitan areas of New York. Philadelphia, San Francisco and the Center For Disease Control in Georgia. Dr. William R. Leisner. an internist, said medical experts believe " two million cases of AIDS among heterosexuals" will occur in the next 10 years. He said experts see bisexuals and prostitutes as future carriers

The doctors were quick to point out that no cases of AIDS have been discovered in Cape May County. STRESS ALSO WAS identified by the doctors as a major health problem of the decade. Schwartz said the winter economy in this area can lead to stress and eventually heart and ulcer problems. "Many people live on fixed incomes in the winter," he said. "The area economy during the winter months can be scarey for some." ' Schwartz said he combats the problem with counseling at the Crest Haven Mental Health Center. Another major area of concern is smoking. The doctors took turns condemning the habit many people share, pointing to lung and respiratory problems, cancer, high cholesterol and blood pressure as proof of the risks involved. They agreed that the non-smoker

; is also very mcuh in danger f when consistently exposed I to the smoker. LEISNER CREDITED i early detection with saving many lives. "Early detection catches I cancer before it's too late," he said. "Women can check for breast cancer right at home." The doctors agreed regular check-ups should begin at age 40 or earlier in some cases. Chewing tobacco, popular among many athletes, is worse than cigarette smoking, according to Pirog. He said direct contact with carcinogens found in tobacco is worse than inhaling smoke from the cancercausing agent. Schwartz said it is never to late to quit smoking. "PROBLEMS SUCH as hardening of the arteries usually take a long time," said Schwartz. "Quitting can help ward off such a problem before it becomes fully developed. Pirog pointed out that during World War II cigarettes were available to soldiers free of charge, a fact which "didn't help matters." When asked to discuss the various methods of quitting, the doctors unanimously voted for "cold turkey ' as a proven method with ''no gimmicks." The physicians also discussed the dangerous affects of alcohol. Lawinski drew similarities between marijuana and alcohol, saying both are "used beyond reason" in today's society. He pointed out that marijuana is used legally in chemotherapy. Pirog added that one can of beer is egual to a shot of whiskey. He said people should consider alcohol a "potentially addictive drug which can ruin lives."

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Medicine Begins With Diagnosis

Only Thirty-seven percent of America's youth pass minimal physical fitness standards According to Dr. Warren McDonald Jr.. to be "in shape" a person must participate in regular exercise at least 16 consecutive weeks McDonald gave a presentation on sports medicine as part of the Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital 35th anniversary celebration Oct. 7-11. McDonald, a board certified orthopedist, said knowlege of exercise is still lacking in our society. He said despite all the emphasis on exercise machines and clothing, people "are not aware of the proper methods of exercise" and what to do before starting a program. This lack of knowlege often leads to sports injuries, he added. "PROPER SPORTS medicine begins with proper diagnosis." said a graduate of Jefferson Medical College. Philadelphia "Accurate diagnosis can allow an athlete to continue participation without additional injury."

McDonald said an accurate diagnosis reveals where the pain is coming from and what the body can tolerate. Injured athletes need an immediate and proper diagnosis "to protect them from themselves." "I'm not Santa Claus," said McDonald, who performed his residency at the U.S. Naval Hospital. Philadelphia. "I can't change the course of human healing, but I can speed it up a little." The doctor noted that pediatricians are more involved in sports medicine now than ever. He said more young children are participating in athletics and the need for health care is increasing for that age group. McDonald also discussed the growth patterns of boys and girls. He said 11 -yearold girls are growing, while boys at that age are not. At 15 years of age. boys are growing and girls are not. "DON'T KID yourself." said the doctor, "boys and girls are different. Hormonal growth affects girls differently. They are more

flexible, but studies indicate they generally do not grow the same as boys." McDonald pointed to a study detailing sit-ups performed by boys and girls of similar age and size. It noted that girls are more flexible than boy, but cannot match up in strength. He said sports medicine specialists should have a say in deciding which sports which sex Mould participate in. f Aerobic exercise, said McDonald, can be misused. ^ He pointed out that football and baseball are anaerobic exercises and participants will not greatly benefit from "running five miles." "Coaches must realize that anaerobic sports allow the athlete to catch his breath for a short time before resuming action," said McDonald, a sideline volunteer for many area athletic teams. "Those athletes won't significantly improve their performance through aerobic exercise." McDonald urged all athletes to have any injury or discomfort diagnosed immediately to prevent complications.