Sulfonylureas stimulate the beta cells of the pancreas to release more insulin. Sulfonylurea drugs have been in use since the 1950s. Chlorpropamide (Diabinese) is the only first-generation sulfonylurea still in use today. The second generation sulfonylureas are used in smaller doses than the first-generation drugs.
Robert Woofendale was one of the first men to practice dentistry full time in the States â for most it was a side profession intended to bring in a little money here and there. John Baker was a dentist in Boston who, based on entries from George Washingtonâs ledger book, did some dental work for the first president.
Troy Donahue. Biography by Bruce Eder. Troy Donahue was, in name and screen image, an emblem of the late-'50s teen male movie heartthrob, cinematic cousin to the teen idol recording star. Born Merle Johnson Jr. in New York City, he was the son of a General Motors executive.