VA May Seek End to Free Care for Veterans at 65
VA Administrator Harry Walters told Congress the 65 and over free-care rule may be repealed to curb costs as veteran numbers rise. He urged tightening means testing for under 65 veterans and questioned fairness of universal eligibility in VA hospitals. He cited potential immoral burden if care is denied to the most needy. He noted past protests over tighter rules and said proposed regulations were sent to the American Legion and VFW for review.
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AIDS discovery problems slow blood transfusion safeguards
Boston scientists report some HTLV-3 carriers lack detectable antibodies, complicating antibody tests used to screen blood for AIDS risk. The finding means antibody screening may not fully prevent transfusion transmission, though overall risk remains rare.
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Siamese twins to be separated this week in Louisiana
In Baton Rouge, healthy Siamese twins Michael and Matthew Morris born feet first via C section at 1 31 p.m. weigh 2 pounds 8 ounces. Doctors at Women's Hospital and Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center report two separate livers and kidneys, with join across the abdomen likely limited to the abdominal wall.
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