Officials seek liability plan for smallpox vaccine injuries
The Bush administration aims to push Congress to resolve how injured victims from smallpox vaccination would be compensated. Options include a federal compensation fund modeled after childhood vaccines or liability protection for nurses and health workers without funding guarantees.
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Researchers identify estren a synthetic compound that mimics estrogen to increase bone density and strength in menopause model mice without affecting sex organs. If effective in humans estren could replace hormone replacement therapy reducing osteoporosis risk for older women and potentially aiding men.
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