Blood protein discovery could aid cancer treatment advances
New York AP scientists identify a key blood protein that triggers platelet production, potentially allowing higher chemotherapy doses with fewer bleeding risks. The protein stimulates bone marrow cells to make platelets, which help stop bleeding. this could reduce transfusion needs and enable home injections in the future.
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New York
Janice Gabrilove
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Tists
University of Washington School of Medial
Seattle
Edshibe
France
Immunex Corp
Genentech-Mayo
Gabrilove
Abortion rate falls to 1979 low in 1992
U S abortion count dropped to 1.53 million in 1992, the lowest since 1979, with a national decline continuing from the late 1980s. Researchers cite reduced provider numbers and greater social acceptance, while opponents warn of reversals under reform plans.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Institute
Stanley Henshaw
Columbia
Planned Parenthood
Henshaw
Lung Association urges tougher U S ozone standard
The American Lung Association urged the EPA to tighten the U S ozone standard citing new Canadian studies and other data showing health risks from ozone. It notes about 15 million Americans with respiratory issues are at higher risk, while EPA reviews the evidence. Canada reports hospital admissions rising on days with lower ozone levels. The U S standard is 0.12 ppm versus Canada’s 0.08 ppm.
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Washington
Canada
U.S
American Lung Association
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Alfred Munzer
Washington Advent Hospital
Takoma Park
EPA
Toronto Area
Public Health Agency
Ontario
West Furniture launches factory direct sales in Hagerstown
Local West Manufacturing Company breaks tradition with a factory direct strategy. The firm reports one million dollars of upholstered furniture sold directly in its first year, promoting big savings by bypassing middlemen and cutting markups.
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Hagerstown - West Manufacturing Company
West
Wests
West Manufacturing Company
Hagerstown
Maryland
West Manufacturing
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