Knee surgery for arthritis found ineffective by study
A large study finds arthroscopic knee surgery for osteoarthritis yields no improvement over sham surgery over two years. The procedure costs about 5000 dollars per patient and 1.5 billion dollars yearly in the United States, suggesting insurers may refuse coverage.
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Nelda Wray
Houston VA
Knee arthroscopy shows no arthritis improvement
A NEJM study on 180 veterans under 75 found three groups receiving arthroscopic débridement, lavage, or sham surgery showed no significant benefit for arthritis over placebo. Dr. William Tipton Jr. cautioned results need replication before changing practice.
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William Tipton Jr
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American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Inquiry finds no smoking gun in Sept. 11 probe
After six months of hearings the House Senate intelligence committee says no single piece of data could have prevented the attacks. Sen. Evan Bayh notes there is no smoking gun and the focus shifts to systemic flaws in the $30 billion intelligence system. Some members warn the inquiry guardianship may still reveal decisive materials.
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House
Senate Intelligence Committee
Evan Bayh
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Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
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House approves arming pilots on planes amid security debate
The House passed a 310 to 113 bill allowing guns for more than 70 000 pilots who volunteer and meet training requirements. Opposed by the White House and airlines, the measure seeks broader cockpit self defense while TSA reviews non lethal weapon options and training for flight attendants continues.
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Iowa House backs pilots arming for hijack defense
The Iowa delegation except Sen. Harkin backs arming pilots to deter hijackers with firearms. The House approved a plan to train pilots to use guns, while Harkin questions the approach and favors security upgrades like reinforced cockpit doors and better screening. Grassley supports the measure.
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Iowa
Tom Harkin
Harkin
House
Greg Ganske
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