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Monday, May 2, 1983/The Battalion/Page 7 uits charge doctor n deaths of babies Irene I jazz, ti ;s by si United Press International KERRVILLE - Two babies ere given intravenous fluids nnecessarily in a doctor’s office nd possibly suffered brain amage because of the treat ment, says the plaintiffs’ attor- ey in two malpractice suits. A defense lawyer said Friday bat both children were ill when bey were taken to Dr. Kathleen lolland’s Kerrville office, i Holland and her nurse, ajenene Jones, are being sued by iiirry and Sharon Reichenau, md Shayne and Lydia Evans, j The two are also defendants m a wrongful death suit filed by |e parents of a Kerrville infant fodied in Holland’s care. The efendants were among those lied before a Bexar County yandjury investigation of chil- yen’s deaths in a San Antonio spital earlier this year. The suits presently being ifeard allege that Holland and ones caused “serious and dis- bling injuries and damages that jaused great medical expenses” their treatment of 21 -rnonth- kl Misty Reichenau and 1‘3- month-old Jacob Evans. Attorney William Whitehurst said the two children were taken to Holland’s office —Jacob for mouth sores and Misty for crying spells — and were given intravenous fluids needlessly, and then suffered cardiac- respiratory arrest. “They were resuscitated, but we do not know the extent of the damage. We’re watching and testing them. We don’t know what the damages are,” he said. He noted the Evans infant was treated for mouth sores on Sept. 17, 1982, the same day that 15-month old Chelsa Ann McClellan, who parents filed the wrongful death suit, died after receiving treatment at Holland’s office. “That raises a lot of ques tions,” Whitehurst said. “I think it will (raise questions) in the jury’s mind too.” San Antonio Attorney Bill Chenault, who represents Jones, countered Friday that all three infants had a history of medical f jroblems before visiting Hol- and’s office. Study to help asbestos risk United Press International HOUSTON — A cancer re- larcher says evidence shows ibestos exposure weakens a rson’s immunity. He suggests e discovery may provide a way terspeil reduce the cancer risk in op 12,ilbestos workers, orougll Dr. Irving Selikoff of Mew :h Intelork’s Mt. Sinai School of Medi- B. Jolme says an ongoing nationwide ludy might determine why im- ourceslunity systems — thought to ■d “loo«ay a role in cancer — are con- e FBI lined in the bodies of asbestos |orkers. This research involves the Lidy of the immunity of asbes- sworkers and their wives, Seli- >ff said. Selikoff said he hopes the ii then “dy fi n<; l vvays to reverse asthei e problems of asbestos inhala- hours )n ' He said asbestos has been :on ha jkedto cancer, and 45 percent tllon stijall insulators die of cancer. He i(J there are also other types of bestos-related diseases, which ke years to show up in its vic- not develop cancer. He said such factors as stress are being stu died. He said the study could even tually benefit other people ex posed to asbestos. The use of asbestos was re stricted in the 1960s because evi dence showed it caused cancer. m. on as trai er piloi r eightl None"’ ay's 251 Fort s for havefns. :o stay rather natteno Selikoff and his team ex- nined 90 members of the In- rnational Association of Heat Jhd Frost Insulators and Asbes- |s Workers who were exposed asbestos at least 30 years ago. pey also examined 65 of their fves. He said family members of bestos workers have de- loped cancer when exposured the worker’s clothing and ols. ■ Selikoff said the families will Itdergo blood, urine, skin and I-ray tests to gather data for the [search. He said similar studies le being run in 19 other cities. I The doctor said asbestos orkers who smoke have a high- risk of developing cancer, j Selikoff said doctors also won- pr why some people who are teavily exposed to asbestos do h exai Villa Oaks West apartments • Convenient to campus • Brand new • Spacious floor plans • On-site leasing and management • Pool, fireplaces, laundry room Now preleasing! 1107 Verde Drive between FM-2818 and Villa Maria Road 779-1136 “The (Kerr County) grand jury has records on these two (Reichenau and Evans) that we can’t see,” he said. “These kids had serious problems going in. One allegedly had problems beyond mouth sores and both had seizures before they went in.” Chenault said the McClellan child also had been diagnosed as a potential victim of sudden in fant death syndrome, SIDS, be fore she was treated by Holland, and that an autopsy revealed the child was indeed a SIDS victim. Kerr County District Attor ney Ron Sutton, who is leading the grand jury inquiry into McClellan’s death, is investigat ing the possibility the girl was given a muscle relaxant, succinyl choline, that caused cardiac arrest. Sutton has reportedly talked with a Swedish doctor who has developed a test for the drug in skin tissues. Chenault denied the infant was given the drug, saying “they will never find it.” UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHAPEL:Bible study on the Active members may pick up their Book of Ephesians will be held at 7:30 p.m„. University Luther- of fice. Date tickets may be purchased for :pu an Chapel. A&M METHODIST SINGLES GROUP: A pot luck supper is AGGIE ALLEMANDERS: A Class will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 planned for 7 p.m. followed by discussion of C.L. Lewis' “Mere p.m. and the club from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the Animal r'.Urietiani** » —"*' : ‘ 5 -' ^ " ** Pavilion. 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