Panic disorder shows genetic link in University of Iowa study
University of Iowa researchers report preliminary evidence that panic disorder may be inherited. In a study of 26 families the strongest linkage was found with alpha haptoglobin on chromosome 16. Researchers seek larger families for further genetic study and note limited treatment implications at present.
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Russell Noyes
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Archives of General Psychiatry
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Noyes
Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans
Fetus Found In Sewage At Des Moines Plant
Des Moines police seek the mother of a 4 month fetus found at the city sewage treatment plant. Medical Examiner Thomas Bennett cannot determine termination method and says more tests may clarify if death occurred in utero. Worker Richard Townsend found the fetus and suspects flushing.
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Iowa students back death penalty and AIDS testing in mock session
In Des Moines the three day model legislature of high school juniors and seniors recommended returning the death penalty with a two part trial for first degree murder. They also tied AIDS testing to marriage licenses and supported in home health care coverage while urging periodic driving tests for motorists over 70.
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Iowa Department of Education
Simon opposes Star Wars SDI defense plan in Vinton speech
Sen. Paul Simon urged fiscal restraint and warned against funding the SDI program. He outlined three payment options and argued deficits and rising interest rates would hurt rural areas like Vinton. He supported Gramm Rudman to cut the deficit and criticized borrowing from future generations.
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Illinois
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Cuomo stays in GOP debate despite speculation
New York Governor Mario Cuomo will not withdraw from the Republican presidential debate planned for January 8 in Des Moines. Press secretary Gary Fryer said the move aims to end speculation that Cuomo is running for president and to focus on the debate itself.
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Gary Fryer
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Iowa Lottery to start pulltab tickets statewide December 7
Iowa Lottery Board approved statewide sale of pulltabs amid a pilot in seven counties. Ed Stanek said bars and clubs will carry tickets starting December 7, with about 500 initially and up to 1000 establishments in time. Pulltabs cost 50 cents and offer top prizes of 50 dollars, with plans for two new games on November 30.
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Stanek declines top Lotto America post in Des Moines
Iowa Lottery Commissioner Ed Stanek says he rejected a $66,000 offer to run Lotto America. The multi state game will search for a head, with the Des Moines HQ planned and sales set for February 3 and the first drawing February 13. Stanek cited personal reasons and says he plans to stay in his current role while optimistic lawmakers may raise his salary.
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