Hemispherectomy Study Shows Seizure Reduction In Children
Johns Hopkins led study follows 58 patients mostly children who had half the brain removed to stop severe seizures Rasmussen's encephalitis or brain abnormalities. Outcomes include reduced seizures, improved quality of life, with many children walking and even running marathons after recovery. Jody Miller, once seizing for hours, now a healthy student, embodies the potential of this rare procedure.
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Weld predicts war with Helms over ambassadorship
Former Massachusetts governor William Weld signaled a tough stance as he battles Sen. Jesse Helms for a Mexico ambassadorship. Senate leader Trent Lott urged Weld to seek another position or a different job, while Helms maintained opposition to confirmation and to Weld.
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Suspects charged in failed New York subway plot
Authorities arrested at least two men after bombs were found in a Brooklyn apartment intended for a death by own action attack on the New York subway and U S and Jewish interests worldwide. Gazi Ibrahim Abu Mezer and Safi Khalil were shot during the raid and later identified as planning to use bombs in New York and beyond.
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Addict mother charged in baby death case in Tucson
In Tucson Amoret Powell faces murder charges for allegedly nursing a 7 week old with heroin and methadone in breast milk leading to the infant's death. The father is charged for not intervening. Eve Powell was born May 16 dependent on methadone and doctors warned against breastfeeding with heroin use. The AP report notes authorities say the infant died from toxic milk after hospital discharge.
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Man loses weight to donate kidney for daughter in need
Randy Leamer, 31, aims to drop 85 pounds in six months to donate a kidney to his 4-year-old daughter Meagan, who needs a transplant. At 297 pounds, doctors warned surgery risks rise from obesity, pneumonia, blood clots, and complications. Leamer typically walks 2.5 miles or cycles 5 miles daily.
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Reno apologizes to Jewell for leak
Attorney General Janet Reno offered Atlanta security guard Richard Jewell an apology for the leak of his name as a suspect in the Olympic bombing. She said an apology is needed but limited to the leak and its effects and vowed steps to prevent a similar issue in the future.
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