Immunotherapy offers hopeful path against cancer growth
Washington officials report immunotherapy as a promising but early field in cancer treatment. Science shows immune system manipulation may affect tumor growth, with approaches including BCG vaccines, patient tumor cell immunization, and transfer factor. Experts warn effectiveness hinges on low cancer burden and patient health.
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Steven A. Rosenberg
National Cancer Institute
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Mr Midwife Renames Himself Norman Midwife in Houston
Norman Casserley, known as Mr Midwife, confirmed his legal name change to Norman Midwife in Houston. The Irish-born 47-year-old says he has spent 26 years in the city delivering about 3,500 babies and expects the move to revive public interest in his profession.
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Houston
UPI
Norman Casserley
Norman Midwife
Dublin
Ireland
Marijuana smoking linked to enlarged male breasts says Harvard doctor
Dr John E Harmon of Harvard Medical School reports 16 male patients with gynecomastia over two years tied to regular marijuana use. He notes surgeries to remove excess tissue are simple with no scarring, and warns many more affected men may exist.
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UPI
Harvard Medical School
John E. Harmon
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Harvard
American College of Surgeons
Quincy police receive bigger crime weapons in bid to curb crime
Quincy Massachusetts Mayor Walter J Hannon ordered two nine millimeter machine guns and multiple 12 gauge shotguns issued to officers in unmarked cars to deter crimes. He cited a 33 percent rise in robberies from 1973 to 1974 and urged all 230 officers to carry service revolvers when not at social functions.
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Quincy
Mass
UPI
Boston
Walter J. Hannon
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Chester selectmen reverse bypass vote
Chester selectmen voted 3-1 to reverse their prior approval of a proposed Vermont 103 bypass around the village. Residents had rejected the plan 231-194, and critics from the Vermont Public Interest Research Group warned the route would threaten two historic houses, Stone Village character, and two farms. Russell Leitch urged caution to avoid forever binding the town against any bypass.
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Chester
UPI
Vermont
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Stone Village
Russell Leitch
Board of Selectmen
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