Medical oddities and lawsuits highlight strange February notes
February saw a cataract removed from Muffin the National Zoo Komodo dragon to gauge mating display with Friendly. In January a Johannesburg doctors performed spinal surgery on a 10 foot python after a car accident.
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National Zoo
Johannesburg
South Africa
Jackson
Mich
Timothy England
Nadean Cool
Appleton
Wis
Kenneth Olson
Olson
Montana
Creme de la Weird
Washington Supreme Court
Benjamin R Hull
Hull
Australian Medical Journal
Larry Doyen
Mexico
Maine
Albuquerque
N.M
New drug Propecia shows hair regrowth in men study
San Francisco AP reports Merck finasteride Propecia boosted hair growth in 65 percent of men taking a daily pill for a year versus 37 percent on placebo. Side effects include decreased libido and erections issues. Study involved 1,553 men aged 18 to 41 with a 1 inch scalp circle tattooed for measurement. Merck notes potential additional uses beyond prostate treatment.
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San Francisco
Kevin Kaufman
Merck & Co
Kaufman
American Academy of Dermatology
Merck
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N.J
Deborah Loeding
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P.O
St. Petersburg
Fla
Compuserve.com
Business and Professional Guide
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M.D
Senapy
3Rd St
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LifeGate Center For Women
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Franklin County Home Health Agency
Main St. Luke
Richmond, KS
Dr. S. Johnson
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EVS, & Sat
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JilNy
Glen T. Cahill
D.C, PA
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Taylor Brothers Construction Foundation
MOS Song Co
D&d
Gary Davis
James A. Eaton
O.D. Optometrist
Main St
St. Baldwin
Obert M. Morris
O.D
Family Eyecare
Princeton Rd
Melissa Davis
Nas Avi’ Atl
Deena Rogers
Nail
Scarshell
Mickey Litao
Windy Pines Rock
S. Hwy
Karen Fogle
Kathy Domnanish
Cellular One
Osladil CE
Ike
Mike Stora
3Rd
Logan
Health Dept
Sper
Marston Hearing Center
Kansas
Sietees Factor Ag
ASHA
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Cassandra Colville
M.A
COCA
AT & T
Shaklee Call
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Mages Veterinary
L.E. Mages
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N. Hwy
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Isaffron Glass
HOS
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