Seven Argonne workers show blood abnormalities from beryllium
Tests indicate seven current or former Argonne National Laboratory employees have blood abnormalities linked to beryllium exposure. The cases, part of a nationwide DOE screening, prompt medical referrals to assess possible beryllium disease, an incurable condition.
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Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne
Donna Jones Pelkie
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University of Chicago
Energy Department
White House aims for 25 percent drop in drug use
President Bush unveils a five year anti drug strategy seeking a 25 percent reduction in illegal drug use and a 10 percent cut within two years. The plan focuses on law enforcement better treatment and disrupting drug distribution while expanding prevention and international trafficking efforts.
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Drug Policy Alliance
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Advocates Highlight Racial Gaps in Alzheimer's Risk
Washington advocates and the Congressional Black Caucus call for more Alzheimer’s research funding and better tracking of the disease in Black Americans. They urge expanded NIH grants and CDC outreach, plus earlier prostate cancer screening. The campaign stresses education, access to care, and heightened testing amid disparities.
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Congress urged to expand Medicare coverage for colon cancer screening
Critics say Medicare undercuts colonoscopy screening with deductible barriers and inadequate doctor payments. They cite GAO gaps showing only 3.8 percent of beneficiaries had screening in 1999 despite coverage and seek bills to cover 80 percent of costs regardless of deductible.
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