Abbott develops painkiller ABT-594 from frog toxin
Abbott Laboratories researchers in North Chicago isolated a non toxic analogue of epibatidine, a frog skin toxin first identified by NIH scientists in 1976. ABT-594 closely mirrors the painkilling power of epibatidine without its cardiovascular or respiratory dangers, offering potential morphine like relief.
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Washington
Abbott Laboratories
Chicago
National Institutes of Health
John Daly
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
NIH
Abbott
Williams
New Year Birth Brings Fresh Hope to Family Group
In a hospital room a grandfather vows to teach the newborn to sing while praising God. The new mother and father share relief and joy as the first hours after birth illuminate family bonds. The family celebrates with gratitude and plans for the baby’s future.
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Curtis Thompson
Jesus
Four men shot at Huddle House in Orangeburg. one killed
Demont Ellison, 18, died after being shot near 2:30 a.m. at a Huddle House. Bianca Boudrick and other relatives described the scene as doors were locked and Ellison lay on the floor. Vernon Jamison, 26, was treated and kept in hospital. Joseph Russell and Jerome Spigner, both 22, were released after treatment. Police had no suspects.
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Suw Orangeburg
Demont Ellison
Orangeburg
Bianca Boudrick
Vernon Jamison
Joseph Russell
Jerome Spigner
Aiken names chief surgeon at old Aiken County Hospital
AIKEN toma n as chief surgeon at the old Aiken County Hospital. He was a former director of Security Federal Savings and Loan. Survivors include his wife, the former Rosa Prothro, three daughters, Mary Rosanne McNair Willis of Aiken, Norma McNair of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and Virginia McNair Crooks of Lexington, a sister, Mrs. William Dunbar of Kitchings Mill, and four grandchildren.
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Aiken County Hospital
Security Federal Savings and Loan
Rosa Prothro
Mary Rosanne McNair Willis
Aiken
Norma McNair
Ponte Vedra Beach
Fla
Virginia McNair Crooks
Lexington
William Dunbar
Kitchings Mill
Shooting triggers manhunt across three counties
Lingard and Deputy Shirer were shot during a high speed stop of a white 1998 Ford Mustang with Delaware plates. Matecki fled with two children, leading to a 45 mile chase through Orangeburg, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. The Mustang collided with a patrol car in Summerville. Authorities pursued leads on a 9 mm handgun and Beasley ordered half staff at the Statehouse.
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Calhoun County
Lyn Shirer
Sadik
Shirer
Holly Hill
Blackwell
Matecki
Stewart
Orangeburg County
Department of Social Services
Orangeburg
Berkeley
Dorchester
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Summerville
Lance
RS Cecil
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
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Piscani
Stewart Sai
David Beasley
Lance Cpl
Ranall Hewitt
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