Woman elected president of AMA in historic first
Dr. Nancy Dickey, a Texas family practitioner, was elected unopposed by acclamation to lead the 150 year old American Medical Association, beginning a year as president in June 1998. The 46 year old physician chairs the AMA board of trustees and is known for ethics work including rulings on end of life care. She grew up in South Dakota, moved to Texas, and earned degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
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Cholesterol drugs may cut stroke risk study finds
A Bowman Gray led analysis of 12 studies with 19 518 high cholesterol patients shows reductase inhibitors like Zocor and Pravachol reduce overall stroke risk by about 27 percent. Benefits were 31 percent for heart attack survivors and 15 percent for those without prior heart attacks, supporting LDL lowering as key to stroke prevention.
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Mayors urge DC funds to rebuild cities in crisis
Fort Wayne mayor Paul Helmke, new president of the U S Conference of Mayors, says welfare shifts to local governments but funding lags. He takes over from Richard Daley as President Clinton plans inner city renewal proposals at the Denver summit. Helmke stresses diverse membership and racial harmony as guiding principles.
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