Funding needed in fight against sickle cell anemia
NEW YORK United Press International says unless the U S government and the United Nations provide guidance and funding millions with orphan diseases face little hope Dr Anthony Cerami of Rockefeller University criticizes drug company indifference to research into neglected conditions such as sickle cell anemia thalassemia diabetes mellitus and trypanosomiasis He proposes a joint NIH WHO and industry backed committee to foster these diseases aiding about 5 million people across Africa South America parts of the United States and the Far East Sickle cell anemia is linked to African origin Thalassemia to Mediterranean cultures and a Latin American prevalence noted for trypanosomiasis
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Teens turn conservative in poll of 24000 students
An eight annual Who's Who Among High School Students survey of 24 000 students finds rising conservatism in political and social views. More teens reject beer and drugs, favor defense spending, and grow cautious about sex and censorship. The study notes declines in ERA support and increases in death penalty backing.
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