Inhaler Overuse Ties to Higher Death Risk for Asthmatics
A study warns that asthma patients who overuse beta agonist inhalers dramatically raise their risk of death. Each extra monthly canister nearly triples mortality odds, with fivefold risk for a strong variant. Researchers caution against stopping the drugs entirely but urge avoiding heavy long-term reliance.
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SSA urged to contact more disabled children for SSI benefits
About 600000 children with disabilities may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income but are not receiving payments due to SSA not informing families. The coalition cites as many as 85 percent in some states go without up to 422 monthly. over 1 million qualify, yet only 439000 received benefits in December. A Supreme Court ruling two years ago forced SSA to contact 452000 denied cases, but only 204000 were located.
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U.N. cites Iraq abuses call for monitors
A U.N. report accuses Saddam Hussein’s government of grave rights violations, among the worst since World War I, urging international monitors to Iraq. It also notes Iran’s executions rose two thirds last year, in separate findings presented to the Human Rights Commission.
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Parties feud over defense report and ruling appeal by 8C Thomas
A dispute centers on a defense report with the 8C Thomas appealing a recent ruling. The feud reflects tension between involved parties over the report’s findings and the subsequent legal stance.
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Teen queen crowned after charges filed in drive by shooting
Russell AP reports Jenny Soukup 17, an honors student and Winter Sports Queen, was crowned during a break in basketball games after she was charged with conspiracy in the Feb 7 shooting at principal Leroy Jaggers home. Co-defendants Scott Evans 17 and Scott Pitcock 18 face charges. All released to parents for juvenile court appearance March 5. Shots pierced Jaggers home, damaging a bedroom wall and foundation.
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De Klerk Plans Whites Only Referendum Vote
President F W de Klerk announced a whites only referendum to decide ending apartheid and said he would resign if defeated after the National Party lost again to the Conservative Party in a special parliamentary vote. An aide said the vote would come within two months as tensions rise over reforms and white support remains crucial.
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Bush vows to fight in every state in campaign
Hopefuls fan out as Bush pledges relentless bid for the presidency. Tsongas heads west and Clinton moves south post New Hampshire. Electability concerns shadow Democratic leaders while Bush and Buchanan recalibrate after New Hampshire results.
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FDA weighs future of breast implants after moratorium
An FDA official said continued use would require registration and full information for all recipients if the agency allows it. An advisory panel votes on whether to lift the voluntary moratorium and may impose restrictions. Dow Corning pledged financial help for women needing implant removal who cannot pay.
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Weather Zone Based Forecasts For Douglas County
Douglas County zones show Tonight with increasing clouds and lows near 30s to mid 30s, Friday mostly cloudy with 20 to 30 percent rain chances and highs from the mid 40s to mid 50s. Southeast to east winds accompany several zones as readings note lake level, temperatures and regional outlooks across neighboring states.
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