Whites survive cancer less often than blacks in national study
The National Cancer Institute reports racial differences in cancer survival, with whites generally faring worse. Kidney cancer is an exception where outcomes are similar. The study analyzed 219,493 whites and 21,088 blacks diagnosed 1955 to 1964 across about 100 hospitals, noting earlier localized-stage diagnoses in whites for several cancer types.
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New Dialyzer Membrane From Asahi Medical
The Asahi Medical Co of Oita Japan says it will mass produce a new dialyzer membrane twice as effective as rivals. The membrane, crucial to artificial kidneys, treats chronic and acute renal failures and operates for six hours. A spokesman highlighted hollow rayon construction as key to performance.
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Western diets blamed for disease by medical experts
At the American Chemical Society meeting in Chicago Dr Denis Burkitt argued that refined foods and lack of cereal fiber drive coronary disease gallstones appendicitis bowel cancer and other illnesses in industrialized nations. Dr Aharon Cohen linked Western sugar rich diets to rising diabetes among Yemenite Jews who migrated to Israel and warned sugar substitutes like fruit sugar and honey still contribute to diabetes.
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Worst School Openings in Years Blamed on Economics
The National Education Association warned of the worst school openings in years due to economic factors. NEA secretary Terry Herndon predicted fewer strikes this fall, citing conditions like unemployment and school financing as key drivers. Eight strikes are active in Illinois with walkouts possible in Spokane, Nashville, and Great Falls, while New York City talks remain tense and Chicago could see a strike.
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