Transplant group adopts priority point system
Pittsburgh based transplant authority adopts a quantified priority system to guide organ allocation. The plan weighs medical urgency waiting time and other factors to rank patients. Surgeons retain final decision making with emphasis on fairness and clear explanations in disputes.
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Pittsburgh
Henry T. Bahnson
Pittsburgh Transplant Foundation
Bahnson
Bridge bidding quiz with multiple scenarios
A set of four bridge problems. Scenario 1: South with YAKQIO3 CASS AJ105 under pressure vulnerable, choose six spades or five diamonds as response. Scenario 2: Both vulnerable holding AYVAKJ90109762 &KJ7, double for penalties after 1NT by opponents, alternative takeout by partner with heart. Scenario 3: South with Q9 VK7 CAQI09524876, pass to let partner decide given over two over one. Scenario 4: East West vulnerable, South holds Q9873 OJ31054293, suggest four to five diamonds as preemptive, brace for spade continuation.
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North East South West
Decide whether to defend or bid one more in bridge
In the East West South deal with 653 vulnerable, assess the risks of three diamonds versus three spades, pass to avoid a misfit, and hope partner reopens if strong. In another hand vulnerable South holds 293 YKQJ10763 8543846, respond to partner opening one diamond by bidding four hearts to maximize making chances and deter opponents from a spade preempt.
Lyme disease ticks and early warning signs noted
Dear Dr Donahue explains Lyme disease origin in 1975 from Lyme Conn and how a tick bite causes a expanding rash, fever, joint pain, and possible heart or nerve symptoms. Penicillin or tetracycline can stop it. prevent with tick repellents in warm weather. Also covers MRI safety in pregnancy and bicycle saddle sores remedies.
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Lyme
Conn
Midwest
Donahue
Smoking linked to cervical cancer risk in study
A Journal of the American Medical Association report finds heavy smoking, unfiltered cigarettes, high daily intake, and long duration double the risk of invasive squamous cell cervical cancer among 1,277 women across five cities. Intermittent smokers and those quitting two years prior show non smoker risk.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Louise A. Brinton
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda
Denver
Miami
Philadelphia
Brinton
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