Calif urged to set up toxic chemicals panel
UC officials urge a California state commission on chemical hazards as hearings probe DBCP and other toxins. Dr. Les Breslow warns the public faces vast risks from hundreds of chemicals with 23,000 new compounds yearly. He argues California should lead, backed by its resources, while federal action lags.
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Exposed workers face halted chemical use after fertility concerns
The article notes that initial exposure guidance underestimated risks of DBCP, leading to a federal standard that stood until tests showed many workers with zero or very low sperm. Production halted and standards tightened. Manufacturers say workers were not tested for sterility but monitored for kidney and liver effects.
Shaving patients before surgery found useless and harmful
A Canadian study shows shaving at surgical sites increases infection risk. Hair clipping lowers infections to 0.9 percent in clean wound operations, while shaving raises it to 2.7 percent. Antibacterial showers also reduce infection rates and hospital stays add up billions in costs. Researchers urge ending routine shaving.
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Youngest pacemaker recipient survives first week
Lesley Nelson, born with a failing heart, received a pioneering pacemaker at 26 hours old. Now one week old, doctors amid cautious optimism say the infant has beaten the 9 percent one year survival estimate. Doctors credit the early permanent pacemaker implanted by Dr. George Daicoff at All Children's Hospital as life-saving.
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AIL Children's Hospital
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Sharon Nelson
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