Body parts used in surgeries linked to 2004 05 scandal
The FDA warns doctors to notify patients who received suspect cadaver tissue from Biomedical Tissue Services. Between 2004 and 2005 tests for AIDS hepatitis and syphilis are offered. Experts say risk remains low but unknown and patients may use self sourced bone or skin donations.
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Therapy of weak arm helps stroke victims say doctors
Doctors reported at an American Stroke Association conference that forcing use of a paretic arm for two weeks improved long term daily tasks. The large study of 222 patients found forced-use therapy, which requires no drugs or surgery, benefits many stroke survivors.
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American Stroke Association
Steven Wolf
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