Women seek easier labor with pain relief and epidurals
A University of Colorado study reported rising use of regional anesthesia in childbirth from 22 percent in 1981 to 66 percent in 1997 in large hospitals, and substantial gains in midsize and small hospitals. Doctors cite trained anesthesiologists and patient demand, while some worry about longer labor and Cesarean links.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists
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Galileo makes close flyby of Io despite failures
The Galileo spacecraft narrowly completed a 380 mile flyby of Io, Jupiter's volcanically active moon, enduring radiation and a computer memory error hours before. NASA officials hailed the 10:06 p.m. PDT close approach as partial success, with about 75 percent of images and data captured for the extended mission.
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Privacy concerns rise over new IPv6 Internet addresses
An IETF proposal to embed a unique serial number from each PC into every IP packet aims to simplify device communication but alarms privacy advocates who warn embedded identifiers could erode anonymity. Critics note that sites could link embedded numbers to names, addresses and personal data, while engineers suggest alternate configurations to preserve privacy.
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Ashington
America Online Inc
Fred Baker
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Baker
Thomas Norten
IBM
California approves first statewide nurse patient ratio law
In Sacramento the bill requires all licensed hospitals to meet fixed nurse to patient ratios. Nurses celebrate Gov. Davis signing as a breakthrough to reduce tensions and improve care, while opponents warn of higher costs and reduced hospital autonomy. Hospital staff like Julie Meyler say shortages and rising workloads strain patient basics daily.
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Julie Meyler
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California
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento
Gray Davis
Kay McVey
California Nurses Association
Davis
American Hospital Association
Washington, D.C
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