Recall Affects Cadaver Tissue Used In Knee Surgeries Nationwide
Minnesota patient contracted an unusual infection from cadaver tissue used in knee surgery. MTF, a leading tissue supplier, asks 750 hospitals to return about 2400 tendons and other tissues. FDA forms task force to close regulatory gaps amid two recent industry scandals.
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Baby with heart outside chest undergoes corrective surgery
Naseem Hasni, born Oct 31 at Holtz Children's Hospital, had his heart placed inside his chest after being born with ectopia cordis. Surgeons wrapped the organ in Gore-Tex then his skin to substitute the absent pericardium in a six hour operation, with the baby now in critical but stable condition and expected to lead a near normal life.
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Rhode Island Faces First Same-Sex Divorce Filing
Margaret Chambers and Cas sandra Ormiston of Providence filed for divorce in Rhode Island on October 23 citing irreconcilable differences. Judge Jeremiah Jr. has not ruled on jurisdiction. a preliminary hearing was set for December 5. Massachusetts had legalized gay marriage starting in 2004.
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Kentucky Supreme Court upholds lethal injection method
Kentucky’s high court ruled the states lethal injection method constitutional. The decision allows executions to resume after death row inmates Thomas Bowling and Ralph Baze challenged the drug formula as cruel punishment. The state had not scheduled executions since the lawsuit.
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Thomas Clyde Bowling
Ralph Baze
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Baze
Greg Stumbo
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