A support group at your fingertips:for people with health problems, there's nothing like the Internet

Article Abstract:

A person with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) arthritis describes her experience with the Internet and her delight at finding an electronic support group. Usenet offers access to over 10,000 discussion groups, including one devoted to arthritis, and several people with AS responded to her first message.

Computer networks, Internet, Ankylosing spondylitis

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The people vs. O.J. ... there ought to be a law

Article Abstract:

The O.J. Simpson murder trial has brought about at least 10 unbelievable situations, including Halloween masks in the images of O.J. and Nicole Brown Simpson, and the Stanford University band presenting a 'tribute to O.J. and Nicole' during a game with the University of Southern California.

Social aspects, Human behavior, Public opinion, Simpson, O.J.

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The poison people

Article Abstract:

A typical day's events are described at the New York City Poison Control Center, which handles phone calls from people concerned about poisoning. Tips on prevention and treatment of accidental poisonings are given.

Health aspects, Safety and security measures, Prevention, New York, New York, Poisons, Poisoning, Poison control centers

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