July 9, 1999

Here are descriptions of the radio stories available on the Ohio State University Info Line, July 9 through July 23, 1999. Stories are changed at noon. All feeds include one wraparound report of approximately 1:00 and at least one other actuality plus background material. If you have questions, want additional information, or need a re-feed of a missed story, call Amy Murray at 614-292-8385.

Friday 7/9-Wednesday 7/21 - As vacation season moves into high gear and families take to the highways, a trauma nurse at The Ohio State Medical Center says a few simple tips can reduce air bag-related injuries in the event you’re involved in an accident. Sally Betz says the main cause of air bag injuries that she has seen relate to the failure of occupants to use lap and shoulder belts.

Wednesday 7/21-Friday 7/23 - Can taking Advil reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer? A new study strengthens evidence that ibuprofen and similar drugs reduce the risk of breast cancer. Research at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center finds that the drugs, called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block an enzyme that is involved in both inflammation and tumors. Fredika Robinson, a professor of microbiology, has found that NSAIDs may be effective chemopreventive agents in women who have primary breast cancer.

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