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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1977

Page

5

Organized medicine splits over anticancer agent claim

Washington AP reports that elite medical groups break with long cancer drug debates amid calls for human clinical tests. Dr Lewis advocates urgent trials as the American Cancer Society voices shock and urges facts, noting states already permit use without solid medical evidence.

Washington Organized Medicine Lewis

Laetrile Debate Spreads Across Medical Bodies and States

The National Cancer Institute weighs human Laetrile trials while doctors and officials push reviews of past patients. The American Cancer Society cautions the NCI, the AMA upholds Laetrile’s lack of proven safety or efficacy, and the FDA bans interstate use pending animal trials. Some states move to legalize.

American Cancer Society NCI American Medical Association Food and Drug Administration FDA Alaska Florida Indiana Arizona Nevada California Senate

Sealant Prevents Cavities in UF Study Findings

University of Florida researchers report a transparent sealant applied to teeth reduces decay. Dr. Robert Going notes a five year study with 5 to 14 year old children showing 23 teeth saved per 100 treated, as micro organisms enter a dormant state and decay is arrested.

Gainesville Fla University of Florida Robert Going Going Florida

Califano Presses Hospital Fee Caps Amid Laetrile Debate

In Washington at a Senate hearing, Joseph A. Califano argues a cap on hospital fee increases is needed to curb costs, while opponents warn it may hurt care quality. He cites nine cents of every dollar now going to government and patient costs, urging restraint alongside broader health reform.

Thomas National Cancer Institute Kansas City Guy Newell Washington Joseph A. Califano Secres Califano Senate Heart Subcommittee Leo Gel American Hospital Association Georgetown University Hospital Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Michael Dukakis Massachusetts Charles M. O'Brien Georgetown University Ital Kennedy

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