Medical errors linked to 32000 U.S. hospital deaths annually
A government study of 18 complications found preventable problems drive more than 32,000 hospital deaths and over 9 billion dollars in extra costs each year. The research, covering 994 hospitals in 2000, notes many other issues are uncounted and highlights preventable cases like retained surgical objects and preventable infections.
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Nickles opts to retire from Senate after fifth term bid
In Washington, Sen. Don Nickles of Oklahoma announced he will not seek a fifth term, saying he does not want to be a Senate lifer and boosting Democratic hopes of capturing his seat and the majority in 2004.
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