anaheim-gazette 1949-11-24

Science Scores Against Arthritis Early Victory Possible in Three-Thousand Year Struggle By QUENTIN REYNOLDS In recent years this reporter has been fortunate enough to witness many news events of far-reaching historical significance. It is a melancholy fact that with few exceptions these events have sprung from human actions either evil in conception, or good only in the sense that they were instituted remedially to counteract evil. It is therefore distinctly gratifying to be able to comment on the single important news event of 1949 whose implications are purely indisputably good in terms of human welfare. The story deals with a discovery of medical science—a discovery which may at long last enable men to control an enemy whose existence probably predates that of man. The discovery is known as Compound E or coristone, a hormone of marvelous physical properties obtained from the adrenal glands of cattle. The enemy is rheumatic disease, the most widespread of all chronic ailments, claiming seven and a half million American victims. The bones of prehistoric monsters offer evidence that these creatures were subject to osteoarthritis—one form of rheumatic disease. Dinosaurs are extinct, but osteoarthritis is still with us. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek "Father of Medicine," knew child and Rheumatism Foundation is important. This organization was founded last year to sponsor efforts directed against rheumatic disease. Its membership includes some of the nation's most famous physicians and research scientists. Its research program, if realized may provide us with the final answers. The Foundation wants the American people to help realize that program by contributing the sum of two million dollars to finance it. Seven and a half million afflicted Americans provide seven and a half million good reasons why the 1949 campaign of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation deserves your support. If you agree with me, sit down and make out a check, or fold a bill into an envelope. Addres sthe envelope simply ARTHRITIS: care of your local postmaster. Your contribution may mean more good news in 1950. of marvelous physical properties obtained from the adrenal glands of cattle. The enemy is rheumatic disease, the most widespread of all chronic ailments, claiming seven and a half million American victims. The bones of prehistoric monsters offer evidence that these creatures were subject to osteoarthritis—one form of rheumatic disease. Dinosaurs are extinct, but osteoarthritis is still with us. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek "Father of Medicine," knew childhood's deadliest foe, rheumatic fever, and described its symptoms. Physiotherapy, extensively used by the early Romans, is today still the most universally accepted method for treating some types of rheumatic disease. It has persisted through the centuries, not because it is particularly effective, but because science has known nothing better. Cortisone is something better. Scientists work in teams. And although two Mayo Clinic doctors, Dr. Philip S. Hench and Dr. Edward C. Kendall, are entitled to most of the credit for cortisone, it is important to remember that other members of the team at Mayo Clinic, and teams of scientists at other institutions as well, made contributions without which the work could not have been successful. It is even more important to remember that the work is by no means complete. Shortly after the efficacy of Compound E in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis was made known, it was discovered that another hormone, ACTH, stimulates the human adrenal gland to produce its own Compound E. ACTH is obtained from the pituitary glands of hogs, and the possibility of stimulating the human pituitary gland to produce its own ACTH is now a problem under consideration. Present sources of supply for both cortisone and ACTH are inadequate. This means that substitutes, either for the substances themselves, or for their sources must be developed. Further, these hormones are effective only for some rheumatic diseases, most importantly rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis. Science has yet to discover effective treatments for all rheumatic diseases. It adds up to the fact that further research is necessary. That's why I think that this year's campaign of the Arthritis X-Ray 1587 for TB In Orange County With the approach of the Annual Christmas Seal Sale, the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health Association reminded Orange county citizens of one of its important projects with the announcement that 1587 persons were x-rayed throughout the county last week. It is expected that 7 or 8 cases of tuberculosis will be found as a result of this survey. Tuberculosis specialists report that one person in 200 has TB and doesn't know it. The importance of casefinding is pointed up by the Orange County Health Departmentat. Dr. Edwin Brauner, TB Controller for the department reports that 42 deaths occurred in the county and 173 cases discovered this last year. The influx of population and improved casefinding through the Health Department and the Tuberculosis Association are factors in a slight rise in the number of cases over last year, it is stated. Results of the recent chest x-ray survey will be mailed in three or four weeks. Tuberculosis Association officials are urging everyone to fight tuberculosis' two ways: First, thru a periodic chest x-ray and second, through the purchase and use of Christmas Seals which provide casefinding. NEW SLATE Mr. and Mrs. Walter Slate, 4301 Carolina avenue, Placentia, became the parents of a five-pound, 12-ounce baby daughter who arrived Tuesday, November 18, at Fullerton Cottage hospital. The midwest weather stations are equipped with radar to help track tornados. 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