Utah surgeon seeks FDA trial of artificial heart in humans
William DeVries, a Utah cardiac surgeon, has asked the FDA for permission to implant an artificial heart in a human this spring. The device would be used if a patient cannot be removed from the heart lung bypass pump during open heart surgery. If approved, candidates would move to Salt Lake City for postoperative care and live tethered to the drive system at home. The project, led by Willem Kolff, plans to test Jarvik 7 with potential survival months to years.
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Crews Seek Survivors From Sinking Israeli Ship
Coast Guard and Navy units searched through the night for 21 crewmen from an Israeli cargo ship that sank off Bermuda amid gale winds and heavy seas. Three sailors were killed. temperatures and exposure fears mounted as attempts to reach the remaining crew continued after they abandoned ship in lifeboats and rafts. The vessel, loaded with potash, began taking on water early Sunday and issued an SOS at 6 36 a.m. EST, prompting rescue efforts in rough Atlantic conditions.
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Police extortion threat at Atlantic City casino hotel questioned
Police evacuated Caesars Atlantic City after extortion threats demanded 6.5 million to reveal 16 remote bombs. Ex tortionist claims with help from former FBI agents prompted search of the 48 360 square foot casino and evacuation of 1 200 employees and 750 guests. No bombs found as officials plan further comment.
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Court asked to disconnect life support in fatal case
Hartford AP The court guardian for 2 year old coma patient Mel an ie Bacchiochi says he will likely miss Tuesday’s deadline to prove she is alive A defense lawyer seeks independent evaluation and a Springfield neurosurgeon who testified she is brain dead could be consulted The case tests Connecticut’s accepted definition of death and may extend beyond Tuesday as time may be needed for expert input
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