Blood disease patient survives rare TTP case at Miami hospital
Frankie Linder, 19, Clewiston, beat a usually fatal blood disorder with plasma transfusions after doctors Byrnes and Lian of the University of Miami identified a missing protein. The case, involving miscarriage and massive medical bills, could shed light on clotting disorders and stroke risk, while highlighting a new cautious stance on cadaver use in crash testing.
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New York Bans Bias Against Recovered Alcoholics
Mayor Beame signed a law making New York City the first in the nation to outlaw discrimination against recovered alcoholics in employment education and housing. The council adopted the recovered alcoholic definition from the Mental Hygiene Law noting a history of alcoholism with capacity to function normally in society.
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Rutgers findings say college students drink less overall
A Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies report based on 13 colleges and 1,128 students found college students drink less overall than five or 25 years ago. Women, black and white, drink more now, while fewer black men are heavy drinkers. Beer remains the preferred beverage for heavy drinkers.
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U S to station doctors in inner city shortage areas
Federal health officials plan to shift the National Health Service Corps from rural postings to urban areas over the next five years. Director Dr Fitzhugh Mullan said the corps, now four fifths rural with about 300 doctors, will expand to 1200 next year and 3000 by 1981, aiming for half in urban shortage zones including Phoenix Oakland Wilmington Chicago Indianapolis Baltimore and New York City.
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