McVeigh defense seeks dismissal delay or move of trial
McVeigh's lawyers ask federal judge to dismiss or delay the March 31 trial citing publicity over alleged confessions. They request an out of state venue if needed, while prosecutors insist the Colorado jury pool remains fair and no long delay is expected. Playboy and Dallas Morning News report claimed confessions, citing attorney documents.
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Denver
Timothy McVeigh
Oklahoma City
Stephen Jones
U.S
Richard Matsch
Jones
Colorado
McVeigh
Sean Connelly
Joseph Hartzler
Playboy Magazine
Dallas Morning News
Federal
Playboy
Doctors oppose routine tests for prostate cancer
The American College of Physicians concludes there is no evidence routine screening benefits all men and urges individualized decisions after physician counseling. It contrasts with the American Cancer Society and other groups, which still recommend annual exams and PSA tests starting at specified ages. Prostate cancer affects about one in five American men.
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Washington Post
American College of Physicians
Annals of Internal Medicine
American Cancer Society
The
American College of Radiology
American Urological Association
the Cancer Society
ACP
Panel endorses implant to treat Parkinsons tremors
A panel urged FDA approval of Medtronic’s deep brain stimulation device for Parkinsons and essential tremor. The Active system implants an electrode in the thalamus connected to a chest pacemaker sized generator, delivering tailored electrical shocks to reduce tremors. In 120 patient studies about half had tremor relief, with some improving variably and few worse after a year.
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Rockville, Md
George Shafer
Food and Drug Administration
Shafer
Fort Myers
Fla
Medtronic Inc
Activa
Keller
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