Promising clues Offer Hope for Interstitial Cystitis
A National Institute of Health funded report details IC a bladder inflammatory condition afflicting about a million Americans. Researchers identify a toxin APF in urine and reduced HB EGF growth factor as potential diagnostic and treatment targets while noting two major trials and emerging therapies. The article profiles patient Kristina Hinchliff and highlights the diagnosis challenges and evolving research landscape.
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SARS spread fuels Asia fear as Hong Kong tightens controls
The mystery illness SARS spreads across Asia with new deaths in Hong Kong and Vietnam. Hong Kong imposes health guidelines for restaurants and buses as Singapore quarantines hundreds and schools close. WHO and CDC study the coronavirus link while authorities urge caution and surveillance nationwide.
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Feds begin bioterrorism spray test over Oklahoma
A crop-duster plane over Oklahoma carried a clay water and alcohol mix for an Army bioterrorism radar test. The harmless mist simulated attack particles to see if radar detects such clouds. tests were planned to start Feb 24, with adjustments after Goldsby residents complained, removing powdered egg whites and sterilized natural pesticide materials.
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