Industry funding yields more favorable breast cancer drug studies
A study by Dr. Jeffrey Peppercorn and colleagues finds 84 percent of company funded 2003 breast cancer drug studies in 10 journals report positive results versus 54 percent for non funded work. The analysis, to be published in Cancer, notes ongoing concerns about industry influence on trial outcomes.
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Israeli forces raid Nablus in major West Bank curfew operation
Israeli soldiers sealed off Nab lus city and placed 50 000 residents under curfew in the largest West Bank raid in months. Armored units bulldozers and jeeps crowded the casbah as troops conducted house to house searches and blocked key roads to target militants. Palestinian officials condemned the incursion saying it jeopardizes fragile cease fire efforts. Saeb Erekat urged restraint while Israel said the operation aims to prevent future attacks and protect civilians.
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Farrakhan urges religious unity to avert world war
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, speaking at Detroit Ford Field to tens of thousands, blames religious divisions for global conflict and urges unity. He criticizes Bush policies, calls for impeachment or censure, cites Iraq war, and hints at stepping back from leadership after illness. Attendees include Rep. John Conyers and other religious and ethnic leaders.
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Woman bomber hits Mustansiriyah University business school
A female attacker driving a ball bearing-packed device struck the business school annex at Mustansiriyah University in Baghdad injuring many. the attack follows earlier deadly incidents at the campus. Officials probe the blast as sectarian tensions and security crackdowns continue to roil Iraq. President Talabani travels to Jordan for medical tests amid fatigue.
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U.S
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Task force urges stronger military mental health system
An American Psychological Association task force warns the military’s mental health system is overwhelmed and understaffed, with a 40 percent vacancy in active duty Army and Navy psychologists. Many veterans and National Guard members face barriers to care as more than 30 percent meet criteria for a mental disorder but few seek help.
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