Page 8 |
Previous | 33 of 149 | Next |
|
|
small (250x250 max)
medium (500x500 max)
Large
Extra Large
large ( > 500x500)
Full Resolution
|
Loading content ...
10 The Health Bulletin February, 1960 "The occurrence of ECHO and Cox-sackie virus infections was not influenced by poliomyelitis vaccination," they said. However, the study "clearly shows that most of the virus-confirmed cases of poliomyelitis had occurred in persons who had received no poliomyelitis vaccine. "This was apparent not only for the paralytic cases but also for those classified as nonparalytic." On the other hand, examinations for muscle weakness 60 days after the onset of illness indicated there was no association between vaccination and findings of improved muscle condition. The researchers further stated an analysis of patients, both paralytic and nonparalytic, from whom no virus could be isolated strongly suggested that the polio virus was not the cause of illness "in a large number" of them. The study also showed that virus-confirmed cases of polio occurred predominantly in younger persons while Coxsackie and ECHO virus infections were much more evenly distributed by age. Dr. Brown is associated with the department of epidemiology and virus laboratory, School of Public Health, University of Michigan. Dr. Lenz is with the communicable disease division, Herman Kiefer Hospital, Department of Health. Dr. Agate is associated with the acute communicable disease section, Michigan Department of Health. A.M.A. EMBARKS ON MAJOR STUDY OF MEDICAL CARE COSTS A "Commission on the Cost of Medical Care," to delve into every phase of medicine where cost or spending is involved, has been announced by the American Medical Association. An initial grant of $100,000 was appropriated to launch the study. "This study-project is being undertaken," said Dr. Louis M. Orr, Orlando, Fla., president of the A.M.A., "because the American public is spending increasing amounts of money for all types of medical care. These expendi- tures involve the peoples' lives, health and pocketbooks. We would like to find where economies may be achieved in the best interests of the patient. The commission will analyze the cost picture from every angle and try to come up with some sound advice and suggestions." The commission, whose members will be announced shortly, will serve as a "little Hoover Commission" to study all medical care costs, including doctors' fees, hospital charges, nursing cost, drug expenditures and health insurance premiums. Dr. Orr said that American medicine is "tackling the cost problem in order to help people better meet their obligations when illness strikes, and to help clarify the confusion that exists relative to such cost." The American Medical Association, Dr. Orr said, is "well aware that more physician-patient relationships have been strained by a misunderstanding about fees than perhaps any other disagreement. Is such misunderstanding due to lack of frank discussion between doctor and patient, or is there some other reason? A patient has every right to know why he needs treatment or surgery, what it will consist of, and what it will cost—particularly where major services are rendered." It is hoped, Dr. Orr added, that the study will also provide some sound advice for the consumer on how to get the most benefit from his health dollar. In conducting this study, the A.M.A. commission will consult economists, health insurers, prepayment plans, hospital representatives, a cross section of patients and others whose knowledge and opinions will be helpful. Members of the commission will be announced shortly, and it is expected to be functioning this spring. ULCER NOT RARE IN YOUTH; OFTEN UNNOTICED FOR YEARS Junior could get a peptic stomach ulcer before his "old man." And if his father does develop the ailment, it may have started in his youth.
Object Description
Rating | |
Fixed Title * | NCHH-04: The Health Bulletin [1914-1973] |
Document Title | The Health Bulletin [1914-1973] |
Subject Topical | Public health -- North Carolina -- Periodicals. |
Subject Topical Other | Public Health -- North Carolina -- Periodicals. |
Contributor | North Carolina. State Board of Health. |
Publisher | Raleigh, North Carolina State Board of Health. |
Repository | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Health Sciences Library. |
Host | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Date | 1960 |
Identifier | NCHH-04-075 |
Form General | Periodicals |
Language | English |
Rights | This item is part of the North Carolina History of Health Digital Collection. Some materials in the Collection are protected by U.S. copyright law. This item is presented by the Health Sciences Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for research and educational purposes. It may not be republished or distributed without permission of the Health Sciences Library. |
Digital Collection | North Carolina History of Health Digital Collection |
Sponsor | The North Carolina History of Health Digital Collection is an open access publishing initiative of the Health Sciences Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Financial support for the initiative was provided in part by a multi-year NC ECHO (Exploring Cultural Heritage Online) digitization grant, awarded by the State Library of North Carolina, and funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). |
Volume Number | 75 |
Health Discipline | Public Health |
Digital Format | JPEG 2000 |
Print / Download PDF Version | http://archives.hsl.unc.edu/nchh/nchh-04/nchh-04-075.pdf |
Document Sort | all; group-b; nchh-04 |
Volume Link | http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/search/collection/nchh/field/identi/searchterm/NCHH-04-075 |
Title Link | http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/search/collection/nchh/field/documa/searchterm/NCHH-04 |
Catalog Record link | http://search.lib.unc.edu/search?R=UNCb1296443 |
Revision History | done |
Description
Fixed Title * | Page 8 |
Document Title | The Health Bulletin [1914-1973] |
Subject Topical | Public health -- North Carolina -- Periodicals. |
Subject Topical Other | Public Health -- North Carolina -- Periodicals. |
Contributor | North Carolina. State Board of Health. |
Publisher | Raleigh, North Carolina State Board of Health. |
Repository | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Health Sciences Library. |
Host | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Date | 1960 |
Identifier | NCHH-04-075-0038 |
Form General | Periodicals |
Page Type | all; report/review |
Language | English |
Rights | This item is part of the North Carolina History of Health Digital Collection. Some materials in the Collection are protected by U.S. copyright law. This item is presented by the Health Sciences Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for research and educational purposes. It may not be republished or distributed without permission of the Health Sciences Library. |
Filename | healthbulletinse75nort_0038.jp2 |
Digital Collection | North Carolina History of Health Digital Collection |
Sponsor | The North Carolina History of Health Digital Collection is an open access publishing initiative of the Health Sciences Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Financial support for the initiative was provided in part by a multi-year NC ECHO (Exploring Cultural Heritage Online) digitization grant, awarded by the State Library of North Carolina, and funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). |
Volume Number | 75 |
Issue Number | 3 |
Page Number | 8 |
Health Discipline | Public Health |
Full Text | 10 The Health Bulletin February, 1960 "The occurrence of ECHO and Cox-sackie virus infections was not influenced by poliomyelitis vaccination" they said. However, the study "clearly shows that most of the virus-confirmed cases of poliomyelitis had occurred in persons who had received no poliomyelitis vaccine. "This was apparent not only for the paralytic cases but also for those classified as nonparalytic." On the other hand, examinations for muscle weakness 60 days after the onset of illness indicated there was no association between vaccination and findings of improved muscle condition. The researchers further stated an analysis of patients, both paralytic and nonparalytic, from whom no virus could be isolated strongly suggested that the polio virus was not the cause of illness "in a large number" of them. The study also showed that virus-confirmed cases of polio occurred predominantly in younger persons while Coxsackie and ECHO virus infections were much more evenly distributed by age. Dr. Brown is associated with the department of epidemiology and virus laboratory, School of Public Health, University of Michigan. Dr. Lenz is with the communicable disease division, Herman Kiefer Hospital, Department of Health. Dr. Agate is associated with the acute communicable disease section, Michigan Department of Health. A.M.A. EMBARKS ON MAJOR STUDY OF MEDICAL CARE COSTS A "Commission on the Cost of Medical Care" to delve into every phase of medicine where cost or spending is involved, has been announced by the American Medical Association. An initial grant of $100,000 was appropriated to launch the study. "This study-project is being undertaken" said Dr. Louis M. Orr, Orlando, Fla., president of the A.M.A., "because the American public is spending increasing amounts of money for all types of medical care. These expendi- tures involve the peoples' lives, health and pocketbooks. We would like to find where economies may be achieved in the best interests of the patient. The commission will analyze the cost picture from every angle and try to come up with some sound advice and suggestions." The commission, whose members will be announced shortly, will serve as a "little Hoover Commission" to study all medical care costs, including doctors' fees, hospital charges, nursing cost, drug expenditures and health insurance premiums. Dr. Orr said that American medicine is "tackling the cost problem in order to help people better meet their obligations when illness strikes, and to help clarify the confusion that exists relative to such cost." The American Medical Association, Dr. Orr said, is "well aware that more physician-patient relationships have been strained by a misunderstanding about fees than perhaps any other disagreement. Is such misunderstanding due to lack of frank discussion between doctor and patient, or is there some other reason? A patient has every right to know why he needs treatment or surgery, what it will consist of, and what it will cost—particularly where major services are rendered." It is hoped, Dr. Orr added, that the study will also provide some sound advice for the consumer on how to get the most benefit from his health dollar. In conducting this study, the A.M.A. commission will consult economists, health insurers, prepayment plans, hospital representatives, a cross section of patients and others whose knowledge and opinions will be helpful. Members of the commission will be announced shortly, and it is expected to be functioning this spring. ULCER NOT RARE IN YOUTH; OFTEN UNNOTICED FOR YEARS Junior could get a peptic stomach ulcer before his "old man." And if his father does develop the ailment, it may have started in his youth. |
Digital Format | JPEG 2000 |
Print / Download PDF Version | http://archives.hsl.unc.edu/nchh/nchh-04/nchh-04-075.pdf |
Document Sort | all; group-b; nchh-04 |
Volume Link | http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/search/collection/nchh/field/identi/searchterm/NCHH-04-075 |
Title Link | http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/search/collection/nchh/field/documa/searchterm/NCHH-04 |
Catalog Record link | http://search.lib.unc.edu/search?R=UNCb1296443 |
Revision History | done |
Tags
Comments
Post a Comment for Page 8