Baltimore study shows HIV rate high among black addicts
A Baltimore study reports 45 to 55 percent of black intravenous drug abusers are HIV positive, similar to New York City's rate. The research screened 194 addicts across Baltimore and other cities, finding higher infection in blacks (29% overall. 9% among whites) and stressing needle hygiene and targeted interventions to curb spread.
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Maryland appellate judge eyed for Supreme Court vacancy
Maryland official circles place Richard P. Gilbert of the Court of Special Appeals as a potential U S Supreme Court pick. Rep Helen Bentley says Gilbert has been nominated by associates, with FBI background checks pending, while colleagues and allies call him a strong, middle-of-the-road candidate.
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State sponsors ad campaign to curb teen pregnancy
In Baltimore, a two year media blitz begins Nov 24 to urge Maryland teens to delay sexual activity. The campaign funded with 100000 dollars from state and private grants targets ages 10 to 14, promoted by Bronwyn Mayden and Marisa Mirjafary. After the teen phase, an adult outreach effort “Each One Reach One” will broaden efforts to influence adults who influence teens.
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Siamese twins Benjamin and Patrick Binder face fever slow recovery
Johns Hopkins doctors report a rising fever in the one month old separated twins Benjamin and Patrick Binder, delaying removal from ventilators and prompting a treatment shift as infection questions and post surgical complications are considered. The boys remain semi conscious, with eye activity but limited wakefulness, while wounds from the head separation are repaired and healing steadily.
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