Defibrillator users face employment barriers and myths
King, an unemployed job seeker with an implanted device, discusses misconceptions and obstacles in hiring. Experts note most patients can work, but some roles and devices pose interference concerns. high profile cases, legal angles, and patient resources highlight the broad impact.
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Medtronic
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Cardiologists PC
Cedar Rapids
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Security notes at Linn County Courthouse amid threats
Edmondson and court administrator for the 6th Judicial District discuss current security measures at the Linn County Courthouse where visitors pass metal detectors and deputies patrol. Cedar Rapids Police Chief says no extra measures planned. sheriff says threats could trigger patrols. Denton calls threats potentially punishable by up to two years and mail threats as federal offenses with five years.
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Cedar Rapids
Mike Klappholz
Johnson County
Lonny Pulkrabek
Pulkrabek
Linn
Harold Denton
McLeodUSA Emerges From Bankruptcy Seeks Strategic Partner
McLeodUSA, with 2426 employees, emerged from Chapter 11 on April 17 2002 after exchanging about 3.3 billion in debt for equity. The firm plans to pursue a strategic partner or acquirer while noting ongoing financial struggles and potential further restructuring.
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Sure Future
McLeod USA
Bryce Nemitz
Midwest
Southwest
Northwest
Rocky Mountain States
Forstmann Little & Co
New York
Miller Buckfire Ying & Co
Gleacher Partners
Cedar Rapids
Researchers map genes on female X chromosome
An international team cataloged all genes on the female X chromosome, a landmark in biology and medicine. The map promises insights into over 300 X linked diseases and female biology, per Mark Ross of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. The finding, described in Nature, contrasts X and Y chromosome roles in gender and disease.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Human Genome Project
Wellcome Trust
Sanger Institute
Hinxton
England
Nature
House moves to delay Schiavo feeding tube removal
The House approved a measure to move the Terri Schiavo case to federal court, delaying removal of her feeding tube. Florida appeals court had refused to block the removal earlier, while her husband seeks to proceed with death. The case centers on a vegetative patient with long family dispute.
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