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State & Local Page 2 The Battalion Tuesday, November 10,1992 Device speeds healing time By WILLIAM WILSON ' A.P. BEUTFX HEALTH CENTER " Here at Texas A&M, in the basement of the A.P. Beutel Health Center, is a little-known device called the hyperbaric chamber, which belongs to the College of Medicine. The hyperbaric chamber was originally used to treat divers for "the bends" but is now being used for research and other treatments. A hyperbaric chamber is an enclosed steel room in which the air pressure is increased and oxygen is supplied into a hood that the patient wears over their head. This increases the amount of oxygen that reaches the cellu lar level, thus enhancing the heaUng process. The hyperbaric lab is used for both conventional and experi- mental treatment. Two conven tional uses of hyperbaric medi cine are the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning and gas- gangrene. Hyperbaric treatment is the number one choice for gas-gangrene treatment after an tibiotics. Suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning can be re lieved at a rate of nearly 15 times faster with the hyperbaric chamber than with conventional treatment. In addition to the conventional uses, people suf fering from migraine headaches often can have relief in less than 30 minutes. The only other op tion in the past has been to suf fer through the migraine or treat it with narcotics, which leave the patient drowsy or asleep for up to five hours. People suffering from post polio syndrome are also being treated using the hyperbaric chamber. These individuals had, in their childhood, the de bilitating disease polio. Now in tlieir later years, tine effects come back with often crippling and eventually debilitating conse quences. However, through the use of the hyperbaric chamber, the pain usually can be eliminat ed and the progression of the disease appears to have been halted. The third area that the hyper baric lab is researching is Chron ic Fa tigue Syndrome, Through the use of the chamber they have relieved the patients of the effects of this disease. Approxi mately 50 percent of the work done m the hyperbaric chamber at A&M is experimental. The hyperbaric lab was start ed in 1969 by Dr. William Fife. In 1989, the main hyperbaric lab was moved to A.P. Beutel Health Center. Dr. Donald Freeman, as sistant professor of family medi cine in the Texas A&M Universi ty Health Science Center College of Medicine, has been added as the interim director of the hy- perbariclab. During the 1930s, and Ameri can (Dr.Cunningham), built a three-story "Steel Hotel" in Cleveland/which was a larger edition of the European air baths, including the same lack of effectiveness. Finally, in the 1940s, Dr. Boerema had a posi tive impact; he proved, scientifi cally, that through the use of a hyperbaric chamber, plasma could be forced to carry enough oxygen to sustain life. Nationally, there are over 200 single place hyperbaric cham bers and over 100 multi-place hyperbaric chambers. We are fortunate to have this opportu nity here at Texas A&M. To be come a patient at the hy perbaric lab requires a doctor's referral. Their hours are 7 a.m. to 4 pan., seven days a week. For general information please contact the Health Educa tion Center at 845-1341. Senator offers to lead GOP fundraising THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON - Sen. Phil Gramm said Monday he's the best man to shape the Repub lican Party's re-election and fund-raising for tunes in the Senate as the GOP contends with a De mocrat in the White House for the first time in a dozen years. Gramm confirmed Mon day he will seek reappoint ment as chairman of ^he National Republican Sena torial Committee, a posi tion he has held since 1990. Senate Republicans will meet Tuesday to. cast secret Gramm ballots for the NRSC post and a conference secretary. In a repeat of 1990, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is challenging Gramm for the job. Gramm, who has raised a record $16 million for GOP Senate candidates over two years, defeated McConnell 26-17. 'T'm running for re-election for one and only one reason and that is I want to win con trol of the Senate back and I think in this job that I can maximize our chances of doing that," Gramm said. "It's going to be very hard to raise money with a Democrat in the White House and that's another reason that I'm doing it. I think I can get the job done. I don't know if Mc Connell could." Gramm's $16 million in contributions raised far outpaces the NRSC's previous record best of $10.8 million funneled to candidates in 1988. McConnell's office would not confirm that he is challenging Gramm. But the Kentucky senator has been campaigning for the job sirct even before the Republican convention in An gust. Gramm's likely run for the White Roust in 1996 has been an unspoken issue in the cam- paign, with McConnell contending tha! Gramm improperly is using the NRSC to % ties and build a power base. Gramm didn't reject the charge out of hand "Being in the leadership increases your na tional profile," Gramm said. "Given the choice of jobs other than (Senati Minority Leader Bob) Dole's job, I think it's likely the most influential position that a Ifc publican will hold in the government after ja& uary." Gramm said his chances were boostedbt the GOP's better-than-expected showing inth Senate. What’s Up TUESDAY AG ECONOMICS/AGRI BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: Meeting with guest speaker Wynn Rosser with the Asso ciation of Former Students at 7 p.m. in 113 Kleberg. AGGIELAND: Sophomore pictures will be taken for the Aggieland Nov.4- Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AR Photography, located at 707 Texas Ave. next to Taco Cabana. AGGIE TOASTERS: Meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 510 Rudder. For more infor mation call Charity at 823-4512. BA/MBA HONORS SOCIETY (PRO GRAM 5): Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in 231 MSC. Anyone interested with a career combining Liberal Arts and Business please attend. For more in formation call 764-8999. COLLEGIATE FFA: Come sign up for the Wild West Olympics at 7 p.m. in 208 Scoates Hall. For more infor mation call Trent Morelock at 822- 5354. JOHN BEN SHEPPERD LEADER SHIP FORUM: Unique opportunity to exchange ideas with students and prominent business, political and so cial leaders. If you are interested in making a positive change in our local communities, states, and nation, please attend the Second Annual John Ben Shepperd Leadership Fo rum. Registrater in 216 MSC in the SPO or call 845-1515 for more infor mation. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 11. MSC-CEPHEID VARIABLE: Meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 410 Rudder. Everyone welcome. For more information call 845-1515. RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIREC TORS ASSOCIATION: Meeting at 8 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on University. Viewing of CNN tape. For more infor mation call Kali at 268-1446. SLAVIC ASSOCIATION: Free Czech lessons at 7 p.m. in 321 Evans Li brary. For more information call David at 260-1059. TAMU SNOW SKI CLUB: Important trip info at 8:30 p.m. in 144 Student Services Building. Also, information about ski wear. For more information call Krista at 696-8186. TAPSS: “Helpful Hints in Managing a Semi-Perfect Two Career Marriage" with Dr. Brent Paterson, Associate Di rector of Student Affairs-Student Life and Jan Paterson, Student Activities Adviser, at noon in 110 Student Ser vices Building. For more information call Jan Spears at 845-3111. TEXAS A&M HORSEMEN’S ASSO CIATION: Meeting at 7 p.m. in 115 Kleberg. TEXAS A&M LACROSSE TEAM: Practice Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Polo Fields. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. Come be a part of the State Championship tradition. For in formation call Tom Weaber at 764- 7974. TEXAS A&M SAILING TEAM: Meet ing at 8 p.m. in 104 Zachry. For more information call Dean at 696-0994. UNDERGRADUATE BIOCHEM ISTRY SOCIETY: Guest lecture at 7:30 p.m. in 108 BICH with Dr. Bill Perry with “Life as a Professor." For more information call Peter at 693- 5985. SEARCH PARTY ‘92: Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Psi is seeking teams of five to participate in scavenger hunt to benefit Twin City Mission Nov. 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at W. end of Kyle Field. 100 free T-shirts to the first 20 teams of five. For more information contact Edith at 822-7511. Items for What’s Up should be submit ted to The Battalion, 013 Reed Mc Donald, no later than three business days before the desired run date. We only publish the name and phone number of the contact if you ask us to do so. What's Up is a Battalion ser vice which lists non-profit events and activities. Submissions are run on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee an entry will run. If you have questions, call the newsroom at 845-3315. Ill Alpha Phi and Zeta Xau Alpha present Women’s Issues Breast Cancer: A Health Concern Margaret Shelton, M.D. Internist A.P. Beutel Health Center v Wednesday, November 11, 1992 7-8 p.m. MSC 206 For more information call Dika 696-3057 or Michelle 693-7973 The Battalion ATLANTIS TILLMAN, Editor in Chief STEVE O’BRIEN, Managing Editor JASON LOUGHMAN, Opinion Editor GARY CARROLL, City Editor MEREDITH HARRISON, News Editor J. DOUGLAS FOSTER, Sports HEIDI SAUER, News Editor Editor TODD BLACKMON, Arts & Entertainment CHRIS WHITLEY, Sports Editor Editor RICHARD S. JAMES, Photo Editor Staff Members Reporters — Melody Dunne, Mark Evans, Todd Stone, Brandi Jordan, Cheryl Heller, Tanya Sasser, Robin Goodpaster, Juli Phillips. Tanya Williams, Julie Chelkowski, Mack Harrison and Will Healy. News desk — Kyle Burnett, Tracia Newbold, Jennifer Mentlik, David Thomas, Lance Holmes, Lauri Reysa and Jennifer Smith. 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