Word: checkups
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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Last week the French President's office released an official communique stating that doctors had detected a mild case of low blood sugar and low blood pressure during Mitterrand's twice-yearly checkup. But rumors persist that the full extent of Mitterrand's mysterious malady has yet to be disclosed. According to a well-placed official, Mitterrand travels with dialysis and transfusion equipment and received one blood transfusion during his Florida visit...
...anytime. "Should we bring his rabies vaccine documents?" Not necessary, was the reply. In fact, added the vet, "We don't need the dog. Just bring a bottle of vodka." The exchange was a small sign of Soviet economic deterioration. A year ago, on the occasion of another checkup, the vet demanded a bottle of Johnnie Walker Scotch...
...best fringe benefits of being President is getting regular and thorough medical examinations. In George Bush's case, it could prove to be an eye saver. The White House announced last week that his latest checkup had revealed a budding case of glaucoma in his left eye, a disease that can be $ controlled if caught early, but can otherwise lead to blindness. Bush thus joins some 2.5 million other Americans who suffer from this common problem, and his case underscores the value of discovering glaucoma before serious damage is done...
...rest of his life. At 65, he has not lost any vision, and he is unlikely to have a serious loss of sight in the future. "I haven't felt a thing, felt it at all," said Bush, who was wearing sunglasses as he emerged from the checkup. The President, who passed all his other tests smartly, claimed that he felt "like a spring colt...