Surgeons Urge Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Dallas researchers report that immediate breast reconstruction during or soon after mastectomy is safe and beneficial. panel members cite improved outcomes, minimal extra time, and patient satisfaction while noting changing surgical practices reduce tissue loss to enable reconstruction.
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Dallas
American College of Surgeons
Charles Horton
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk
Snyderman
Proposal urges humane death shots for animals
Sacramento sponsors of a humane killing measure argue it would not ban barbiturate injections for sick or homeless dogs and cats. The initiative would ban high altitude decompression chambers used to kill animals, while clarifications confirm veterinarians and certified staff may still administer injections.
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Sacramento
API
Ruth Weddle
Secretary of State
Happes
Norelco
FAA eyeing ozone rules for air travel safety
The FAA says it may regulate to protect passengers from eye nose and throat irritation and chest pains linked to ozone exposure on long flights above 35 000 feet. Airlines manufacturers and health groups are asked for input while a advisory circular suggests lowering altitude to avoid high ozone.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
New York-Tokyo
FAA
Testicle transplant performed between identical twins
A St Louis surgeon reports the first successful human testicle transplant between 51 year old identical twin brothers from California. The recipient, once reliant on testosterone injections, now shows near normal hormone levels and rising sperm counts after the May surgery. The donor twin provided the graft, enabling potential fatherhood and normal sexual function.
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Dallas
St. Louis
Sherman J. Silber
Silber
American College of Surgeons
California
Finch
Prescription drug costs higher for elderly in 1973
A government National Health Survey report shows the average American paid 23.80 for prescription medicines in 1973, with out-of-pocket expenses rising from 9.10 for under 17 to 61.40 for those 63 or older. About 1.2 billion prescriptions were filled, averaging 5.8 per person and 4.80 per prescription.
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Washington
National Health Survey
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