Studies suggest skipping some breast cancer treatments
Tens of thousands of women may forgo parts of surgery radiation or chemotherapy without greatly lowering survival, new research from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium shows. Findings indicate older women might skip radiation after early tumors, surgery may not help widespread disease, and a light chemo approach could become standard.
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FDA moves to phase out antibiotics in meat plants
The FDA plans to phase out use of certain antibiotics in livestock for meat due to public health concerns. It will ask drug makers to stop labeling important human-use antibiotics for growth promotion. McDonalds and others have begun limiting these drugs, pressuring producers to comply.
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Pilot worried about landing Asiana 777 at San Francisco airport
NTSB documents reveal trainee captain Lee Kang Kuk feared failing his flight and embarrassment before the crash of Asiana Flight 214 at San Francisco. Investigators note concerns about guiding systems, cockpit communication, and the decision to land visually with instruments off.
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Libido drug for women stalls after FDA impasse
Sprout Pharmaceuticals reports an impasse with the FDA over flibanserin, a daily pill intended to boost female libido by acting on brain chemicals. The agency questions whether benefits outweigh risks amid modest effectiveness and side effects, with approval chances described as slim.
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Ballard Funeral Services Pending for Kenneth Bridge
Kenneth Bridge, 80, died Wednesday December 11 2013 in Roswell. Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory await final arrangements.
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