Bush holds off on deciding stem cell funding stance
President Bush said he would decide on federal funding for stem cell research in due course, stressing the issue will be handled at the proper time. Senate momentum from key allies and the Frist compromise push congressional debate toward a funding plan balancing morality and medical potential.
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Washington
Sam Brownback
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Deak
Gordon Smith
Bill Frist
Skin cancer deaths rise. doctors foresee 1.3 million new patients
DNJ doctors warn preventable skin cancers, especially melanoma, are rising with about 7,800 expected melanoma deaths in 2001 and 1.3 million new patients. Experts urge early detection, sun protection, and liberal sunscreen use for children and teens amid rising cases linked to sun exposure.
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N.J
American Cancer Society
Jane
Thee
Marin A. Weinstock
Weinstock
John E. Vine
University of Medicine and Dentistry of
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New Brunswick
Glenn Parker
New York Giants
Parker
Eddy Bresnitz
Bresnitz
Staph Supergerm Beats Superantibiotic In Wide Infections
A staph infection resists the drug vancomycin, raising alarms about the rise of hard to treat bacteria. The pathogen, linked to many infections from urinary tract issues to pneumonia, pressures hospitals to limit vancomycin use. Researchers warn of a growing global challenge in treating severe staph infections.
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London
Dylan
United States
Prozac generic on horizon amid price clash with Lilly
In Indianapolis AP reports Eli and Co faces Barr Laboratories in U.S. Court over Prozac generics. Barr expects a cheaper version to hit the market, potentially saving consumers tens of millions or hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Indianapolis
Prozac
Tibet
Shanes
Eli and Co
Aia Barr Laboratories Inc
Lilly
U.S
Gene variation linked to sleep apnea risk observed
A study of 791 middle aged adults finds that the E-4 genetic variation raises sleep apnea risk, with 12 of 222 participants possessing the variant experiencing severe episodes. Researchers suggest the variation may interact with sleep apnea to affect cognition.
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Chicago
Zion
Arco Ladd Reece
Promising psoriasis drug tested in Salt Lake City study
A new injectable psoriasis treatment from a novel drug class showed potential in patient tests in Salt Lake City. Researchers note safety concerns remain and the therapy has not yet received FDA approval for nationwide use. Psoriasis affects about 7 million Americans, often starting in adolescence or young adulthood.
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Salt Lake City
Ree
Food and Drug Administration
Democrats pressure administration on ergonomic injury rules
Lawmakers clash over Bush era work safety standards and protections. Senator Kennedy blasts the move as raw political power threatening worker safety while Enzi and Wellstone spar over testimony and the role of the Labor Department in setting new rules.
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Kennedy
Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor
Mr. Kennedy
Device aids glaucoma diagnosis at UK Medical Center
Patti Riddell of Georgetown recalls concern after glaucoma fears but learns a GDx device at the University of Kentucky Medical Center measures retinal nerve fiber layer thickness to detect early damage. The technology helps doctors assess risk, enabling timely treatment to prevent preventable blindness.
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Patti Riddell
Georgetown
Chat
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore
UK Medical Center
Riddell
Richard Mille
University of Kentucky
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