New Orleans Officials Warn of New Risks as Rita Approaches
New Orleans Mayor Nagin warned residents of failing pumping capacity and weak levees as Rita looms. He ordered evacuation of reopened areas including the French Quarter and Garden District, while Bush voiced deep concern about potential levee breaches and environmental hazards. Governor Blanco urged regional readiness.
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Flood damage and mold risk hit New Orleans homes hard
Washington Post notes rapid wood damage in flood‑drenched houses and a surge of mold and fungi in New Orleans. Experts warn warped wooden supports may not straighten, debris removal requires stripping to studs, and wiring gas lines and plumbing must be replaced. Termite damage may have declined due to the flood.
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Older cheaper drugs as effective for schizophrenia says study
A government study finds the most effective schizophrenia treatment is not markedly better than older, cheaper drugs for 3.2 million patients. Three quarters switched medicines due to breakthrough symptoms or intolerable side effects. Zyprexa users stayed longer on therapy but faced higher rates of severe weight gain and cholesterol issues.
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Eli Lilly & Co
UI study compares older drug to modern antipsychotics
The University of Iowa was among 57 U.S. sites with about 30 participants. Dr. Del Miller led the UI psychiatry study on sugar and Type 2 diabetes. Perphenazine matched Zyprexa competitors Seroquel Risperdal Geodon in effectiveness, while cost differences favored the older drug, prompting NIH to declare no clear winner.
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Doctor links Vioxx dose to heart attack risk
Dr Benedict Lucchesi a University of Michigan professor testified in Frederick Humeston s suit against Merck claiming Vioxx caused his heart attack Intermittent use or a single day s dose could trigger adverse events such as heart attack or stroke the expert presented to support the plaintiff s case in Atlantic City New Jersey
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