Canada Tops Quality Cancer Research Says International Ranking
A study ranks Canada first for quality cancer treatment research from 1995 to 1900, noting the United States produces influential work but with a smaller share of high impact papers. Italian Dr Francesco Grossi cites journal prestige, while American researchers discuss publication in newer journals for rapid recognition.
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Normal EKGs not always safe after heart attack
Chicago AP report notes unexpectedly high in hospital death rates among heart attack patients with normal initial EKGs. Of 30 759 such patients, 41 percent fewer died than those with abnormal EKGs, yet nearly 6 percent still died. Researchers urge proactive evaluation to uncover hidden issues beyond EKG results.
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Study finds gay men less afraid of HIV says UCSF
A UCSF study of 55 gay and bisexual men in San Francisco finds a rising tolerance toward discussing HIV and safer sex. Focus groups describe a "don’t ask, don’t tell" climate, concern that AIDS drug ads glamorize life after infection, and a push for social marketing to encourage talks among friends about HIV risk.
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Pain relief meds may worsen peptic ulcers in patients
A study of over 4,000 Medicare ulcer patients in five states finds few were warned about NSAID risks. NSAIDS like aspirin ibuprofen can trigger or worsen ulcers. NIH guidelines from 1994 urged H pylori testing and NSAID review. testing rose only 12 to 19 percent from 1995 to 1997.
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Croatian health minister resignation accepted over dialysis deaths
Croatia’s prime minister accepted the health minister’s resignation after 23 dialysis patients died. Officials blamed Baxter International dialyzers used in Croatia, noting a recall and FDA probe while investigations seek the toxin source, with criticism of health authorities for delays.
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Stavijenic- Rukavina
Baxter
Spain
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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