Rise in wrong-site surgery alarms critics at hospital groups
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations reports wrong-site surgeries rising from 16 in 1998 to 58 this year, with 11 in the last month, as experts debate whether this reflects more incidents or better reporting. Meanwhile, James Quinn, 51, of West Philadelphia, becomes the world’s fifth recipient of a self contained artificial heart, walking without aid a month after his operation.
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Springfield High stabbing shocks students and staff
The Rev. Theodore Brown, 51, was stabbed Wednesday in a classroom dispute at Springfield High School in front of students and a teacher. Ramos' attorney Alan Black said Ramos was distraught. Grief counselors aided the campus and acting Gov. Jane Swift visited the following day.
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Columbine publication prompts rehearing bid
Relatives of Columbine victims seek a judge’s rehearing after a Denver publication of Eric Harris journal entries. The writings describe plans to detonate bombs around homes roads bridges and service stations a year before the 1999 massacre.
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Cancer survivor named to lead national institute
President Bush named Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach head of the National Cancer Institute. A prostate cancer surgeon at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Eschenbach, aged 60, has twice been treated for cancer and brings a personal understanding of its impact. The White House ceremony highlighted him as a leading medical researcher who understands the war on cancer.
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Air quality on jets called hazardous by scientists
The National Academy of Sciences says air quality aboard jetliners can threaten passenger health. The National Research Council urges an extensive monitoring program and possible stricter federal rules, noting concerns over cabin pressure ozone carbon monoxide and exposures to pesticides fumes from engine air and de-icing fluid. Ventilation systems are not believed to spread viruses.
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