Scanner Advances in Medicine A CT Breakthrough
The CT scanner, first available in 1975, blends X rays and computer tech to create cross sectional images. It now reduces invasive tests, aids emergency care, detects abdominal tumors, and quickly localizes brain bleeding avoiding risky surgeries.
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Poe
Pat Sepadese
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Potts Seeks Immediate Execution Date in Court Action
Potts requests the withdrawal of his last fall appeals and asks US District Judge William O Kelley to set an execution date after earlier obtaining a stay. Potts had saved himself from the electric chair with a last minute appeal but now wants the sentence carried out.
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Low Tar Trend Alters Smoking Habits Say Researchers
The U S surgeon general directs focus to whether people smoke more or inhale deeper with low tar and nicotine brands. Dr Julius B Richmond told 75 doctors the shift toward low tar cigarettes may raise harm by increased consumption. Joanne Luoto notes tar 15 mg or less sales rose from 2 percent in 1967 to 46 percent, a 23 fold jump.
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Joanne Luoto
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Home Computers Link To News Screens In AP Trial
The Associated Press and member papers test delivering news via home computers. Participants link by phone to CompuServe in Columbus for six months, starting with the Columbus Dispatch and expanding to more papers nationwide.
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United States
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Columbus Dispatch
Southern Bell Phone Center
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Bell Service
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