Cause of blindness linked to blood vessel growth identified
Researchers isolate a chemical from cattle eyes that spurs new vessel growth, potentially explaining retinopathy in diabetics and aiding wider studies of angiogenesis. Johns Hopkins researchers purified the substance and developed antibodies, enabling structural study and tissue monitoring.
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Boston Globe
Field News Service
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Johns Hopkins Medical School
Baltimore
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Health effects of visual display terminals remain unresearched panel says
A five member panel at the Learned Societies Conference warns there is no solid evidence linking VDT use to health issues. Dr Russell Jaffe urges vitamin supplements for stress but notes shielding to prevent radiation leaks is best. Research funding and safer room electricity are emphasized due to 350 000 Canadian VDTs and rising.
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Ohio acts on acid rain breakthrough at Columbus conference
Midwest and Northeast air pollution experts gathered in Columbus to press states toward a regional strategy as Ohio Gov Rhodes proposed washing high sulfur coal to cut sulfur dioxide emissions by about 30 percent from 1976 levels. The plan aimed to end a five year stalemate on acid rain.
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Columbus
Ohio
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EPA
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Middle West
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Rhodes
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Edward J. King
Boston
Acid Rain Policy Clash Slows Federal Action Says EPA Internal Rift
A Boston Globe report details limited EPA willingness to push stricter acid rain controls amid interagency tensions. Officials note absent federal reps at key meetings and economic fears drive policy, while Massachusetts and New York cite severe ecological and economic impacts from acid deposition.
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Quebec
Michael Surgan
New York
Council of State
Boston
Lurgan
New England Rivers Basins Commission
EPA
Anne M. Gorsuch
Colorado
Reagan
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