Rabies patients spark reevaluation of treatments
A hospitalized woman, Joanna, contracted rabies from a bat bite at church on September 12 and developed symptoms by October 13. Doctors pursue an experimental regimen, with hopes of a second patient confirmation before broader use, while her parents recall bleak odds and a family faith in miracles.
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Children’s Hospital
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Charles Rupprecht
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta
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Drug reform group returns Ford Foundation grant
The Drug Policy Alliance in New York said it would return a $200,000 Ford Foundation grant rather than accept restrictions tied to new federal anti-terrorist guidelines. Executive director Ethan Nadelmann criticized clauses against violence and terrorism, citing political links between drug policy reform and terrorism fears.
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Thanksgiving and faith traditions share Cedar Rapids view
A Cedar Rapids look at Thanksgiving through faiths and cultures shows the holiday centers on family and gratitude. Muslims may fastbreak with halal options and charity. Buddhists emphasize moderation and giving thanks for the universe. Indians and Hindus balance feast culture with restraint and sweets. dietitian tips highlight lean turkey, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, and cranberries.
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Cedar Rapids
Fitzgibbons
America
Ahmed Souaiaia
Tunisia
University of Iowa
Souaiaia
Zuiko Redding
Cedar Rapids Zen Center
Bever Ave
Redding
Ramakrishna Vaitheswaran
Coe College
India
United States
Vaitheswaran
Thanksgiving calories and moderation tips from experts
Nutrition experts note Americans eat about 200 more calories daily than in the 1970s and a full Thanksgiving plate can near 1500 calories. Dietitians advise mindful portions, premeal vegetables, and filling half the plate with vegetables, a deck sized protein, and cup of starches, plus lighter options and pacing.
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Barry Popkin
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
American Dietetic Association
Bonnie Taub-Dix
Dietitian
The
Dietetic Association
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