FDA approves world's first surgically implanted hand device
The FDA approved NeuroControl Corp.'s Freehand implant to restore movement in paralyzed limbs, aiding about 54,000 U.S. quadriplegics with some upper body motion. Tests with 61 patients showed significant daily-task improvements. the device costs about $50,000 and is for those who can still move shoulders.
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Officials intensify bid to isolate Karadzic war crimes suspect
International officials and Bosnian Serb president Biljana Plavsic press to sideline Radovan Karadzic. Plavsic proceeds with elections despite court ruling, while U N investigators review vast evidence of human rights abuses and alleged intimidation at high levels. Robert Gelbard arrives in Sarajevo to press diplomacy ahead of Plavsic talks. Karadzic remains indicted for genocide and barred from formal power.
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Florida seeks 12.3 billion in tobacco lawsuit
Florida attorneys seek 12.3 billion dollars in a Medicaid reimbursement and punitive damages suit against tobacco manufacturers. They argue the industry deceived the public about smoking dangers while the case proceeds through jury selection. Potential jurors weigh compensatory 1.3 billion and possible 11 billion punitive damages.
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