Doctors Question Unnecessary Surgery Report Findings
Washington AP A congressional study says millions undergo elective surgery yearly with debated necessity. AMA president Dr. Max Parrott notes definitional issues, while the Moss subcommittee cites 14 million elective procedures in 1974 and about 3.9 billion cost with 11 900 deaths.
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House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
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Max Parrott
American Medical Association
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John F. Moss
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U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
American Hospital Association
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Russians confirm grain yield poor in 10 years
Moscow reports from the Central Board of Statistics show last year’s grain harvest at 140 million tons for wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye, the lowest in a decade. Officials cite extremely unfavorable weather and inefficiency, noting Russia bought large grain imports and faced reduced livestock due to shortages.
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Moscow
Central Board of Statistics
Tzvestia
Russia
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