Acadesine reduces deaths after bypass surgery study
An analysis of trials from 1990 to 1994 shows Acadesine lowers deaths heart attacks and strokes within four days after bypass operations by 26 percent. Dr. Dennis Mangano says the drug could spare about 16 000 patients globally each year amid about 800 000 annual bypass procedures.
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Teens post bail in baby death case in Delaware
Two 18 year old high school sweethearts Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson charged with first degree murder in the death of their newborn child and disposal in a motel trash bin. They will be freed on 300000 bail under house arrest with electronic monitoring and curfews while extradition waivers and passport surrender are required.
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OJ Simpson labeled killer as closing arguments begin
In Santa Monica lawyers clash over blood evidence and Bruno Magli shoes in a wrongful death case. Daniel Petrocelli asserts Simpson killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman with jurors to consider photos of blood, hair, and a glove as decisive proof.
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Clinton proposes $138 billion Medicare cut in new plan
President Clinton outlines a six year Medicare reform package aiming to trim 138 billion dollars from projected spending. The plan shifts costs to beneficiaries with rising long term premiums but adds preventive coverage and new protections while hospitals doctors and HMOs face lower payments. Republicans praise the move with cautious optimism.
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Study finds drug errors cost hospitals millions yearly
The study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports prescribing and administering drugs cause hospitals to spend millions annually. Lead author Dr. David Bates notes that computerized drug ordering could reduce preventable complications, as many hospitals move to electronic systems.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Harvard Medical School
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