Supreme Court hears Jehovah's Witness blood transfusion case
Jehovah's Witness Harvey argues a blood transfusion violated his religious beliefs after a stroke led to surgery. Surgeon Strickland contends Harvey should have had a living will or power of attorney and that consent was needed for emergency treatment. The case follows a 2000 circuit court ruling in Strickland's favor. decision pending.
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Poor women with breast cancer face worse outcomes study finds
A Detroit registry study shows Medicaid patients with breast cancer are more likely to be diagnosed late, receive less radiation, and die sooner than non Medicaid patients, suggesting poverty drives care gaps more than race. Researchers advocate targeted access initiatives to catch cancer earlier and ensure treatment.
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute
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Detroit Cancer Registry
Otis Brawley
Winship Cancer Institute
McDonald’s to Buy Imported Beef for Burgers
McDonald’s joins Burger King and Wendy’s in buying overseas beef due to a lean meat shortage in the United States. Spokesman Walt Riker said supply isn’t there and 400 of about 13,000 US restaurants are testing the imported beef, all in the South. McDonald’s is the largest buyer of both US and Australian beef.
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