Scientists reaffirm mammograms save lives amid debate
A Lancet report reinforces that routine mammography reduces breast cancer deaths, with Swedish data showing up to 27 percent risk reduction for women 56 to 64. Danish critics doubt the methods, urging full raw data and broader trial analysis. Breast cancer deaths in the US and Europe have declined about 30 percent since 1990, partly from earlier detection and improved treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomon
Sweden
Lennarth Nystrom
Union University
Foran
Salse Elvan
Uiose Groups
Peter Greenwald
Elief
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Mars
Greenwald
Nystrom
Sor
British Columbia Cancer Agency
de Peter Gatzsche
Nordic Cochrane Center
Copenhagen
Golzache
United States
Eurupe
Clinic Incinerator Debate Sparks Neighbor Concerns
Board members discussed a 1987 approval tied to Dr. Mitchell who would mainly do house calls though his clinic now handles most business. Neighbors describe foul odors and smoke from the incinerator affecting property values, while supporters cite market need and the vet’s plans for the facility.
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Mitchell
Melissa von
Detrick confirms decontamination of imported waste under EMERGENCY rules
Detrick officials say Washington area material from a massive antirax decontamination effort is decontaminated by EPA workers before transport to Detrick. About 4 long i day of material including furniture drapes and office supplies from the Capitol Justice Department and GSA have been processed. Waste is claimed to be decontaminated before incineration. Officials discuss potential NEPA compliance and past guarantees that no waste would be burned at the facility.
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Detrick
Washington
Sal
James Greenwood
Wolf
Capitol
Justice Department
General Services Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Toussant
Retrick
NEPA
Ms. Wolf
Gordon
Police seek rapist description and tips after assault
Frederick police released a description of the suspect and urged female workers to take precautions. Detectives asked staff to recall unusual activity and noted a dark-skinned white male about six feet tall in a dark jacket, black knit cap, and white sneakers. They asked anyone with information to call the Frederick Police or Detective Ray with details about missed appointments and similar dress.
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Tion
Vietire
Hay
Frederick
Police arrest four at sites around area on varied charges
Frederick police: four people arrested early after bars shut down on charges including drug possession disorderly conduct and loud stereo. Priscilla Simions 20 of New Market faces disorderly conduct resisting arrest and failure to obey. Brian Parker 20 of West All Saints charged with crack cocaine possession and possession with intent to distribute. Govinda Coven 24 of Shepherdstown cited for loud sound system and marijuana and paraphernalia. Shaun Tiltner 23 of Frederick charged with marijuana possession.
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New London Road
New Market
Frederick County District
James Brown
South Jefferson Street
Cateetin Avenue
Clark
Brian D Parker
West All Saints Street
Charles Snyder
Andy Dewese
Govinda Coven
Sheperdstown
W.va
Coven
Dwight Sommers
Xhale
Shaun Tiltner
Frederick
Polite
Demolition debate over historic garage for downtown parking
Frederick officials weighed removing a wood frame garage deemed historically significant to clear space for 13 to 18 off street parking spots and back yard expansions at 27 to 35 EB Fifth St while owner Chmelik contested parking impact and argued for plans to replace the structure with a parking lot as preservation planner Barbara Wyatt urged preservation of more visible alternatives.
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Fifth St
Chimelik
Mwe
Mn Chmelikt
Commission
Daniel Laynon
Syith
Chraclik Dyer
Lawton
Chmulik
Ghinelik
Lavnton
Chmelik
Istvan Pelerances
Chmnelik
HDC
Chmeliik
Stat
Peteranecz
Peteraneez
Chinetik
Aderplats
Project Commission
Frances Baker
Chinelik
Shmelik
Barbara Wyatt
Wyatt
Frederick
Brownfields plan eyed for redevelopment push
Officials from Frederick and Frederick County discuss a brownfields initiative to redevelop contaminated properties. The program would exclude post October 1, 1997 contamination and sites owned by polluters. County and city leaders weigh ordinance timing into spring with unclear county action.
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Rick Weldon
MDE
Keegin
Frederick
Jennifer Dougherty
Mr Weldon
Jan Gardner
Ms. Gardner
Frederick County groups seek funds for county facilities
Delegates heard proposals for a $400000 Red Cross facility in Walkersville, a $600000 Great Frederick Fair multi purpose building on Highland Street, and a $500000 Weinburg Center project with Frederick and private matching funds. District legislators urged state support, noting space needs and community benefits across Frederick County.
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Ter
Rotary Club
Carvall Creek
PAL
Frederick County
American Red Cross
Walkersville
America
Dick Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Frederick Palr
Highland Street
Monrot Avenue
Maurice Gladhill
Gladhill
Fair Board
James “Doc” McClellan
Thomas E. Newberry
Daltmere County
Carroll Creek
Weints
Sue Hecht
D-Frederick
Washington
Appropriations
Alere
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AI4
Fedetick
Maryland
Marigh
Waye AL
Will Green
Tony Jarez
Bill Green
Frederick Department of Public Works
Moriucacy Village
East Street
Brownfields
Marie Keegin
Office of Economic Development
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