Three Studies Question Implantable Defibrillators Reliability
The studies in JAMA examine malfunction rates for ICDs and pacemakers from 1990 to 2002 showing ICD malfunctions rose in the late 1990s then declined, with pacemaker failures dropping steadily. They note more serious risks when replacing an implanted device and cite registry data from North America, Denmark, and Britain.
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Snow to be named White House press secretary
Conservative commentator Tony Snow is expected to be named White House press secretary today, replacing Scott McClellan in a personnel shuffle aimed at energizing Bush's presidency and lifting low approval ratings. A separate AP report from Dubuque notes 21 year old Pfc Eric Melde recovering from shrapnel injuries in Iraq after a mortar attack on his base, evacuated to a German hospital. In Houston Kenneth Lay defends Enron amid restatements and looming bankruptcy, blaming media focus on past problems. In Washington port workers face mandatory background checks to root out terrorists and verify legal residency, with 400000 employees affected and mixed reactions from lawmakers and industry groups.
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