Ocean Water Sale Traced to Viet Program Medicine
Washington agency AID admitted it was hoodwinked into buying plain ocean water as medicine for a Viet program. The February report notes the purchase and the agency’s efforts to recover funds and ensure proper use of aid resources. Officials declined to name suppliers but pledged tighter controls on future procurements and investigations into the misstep.
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Enzyme Prevents Tooth Decay in Hamsters
A dextranase enzyme added to the diet of hamsters reduced or prevented tooth decay and gum disease in a National Institute of Dental Research study. Researchers say humans may benefit, with planned tests, while noting not a panacea and no observed adverse effects.
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Doctors warn reducing digitalis can kill patients
An Oregon pathologist and a California heart specialist testified before a Senate subcommittee that reducing pills containing digitalis can cause heart failure even at prescribed doses. They cited six Oregon deaths and six cases of severe heart disturbance from diet pills with digitalis, urging doctors not to dispense such multi-ingredient formulations.
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Henry
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