Expert hired to review deformed baby case prompts federal involvement
A Chicago Children’s Memorial Hospital expert, Dr. David McLane, was commissioned by Illinois officials to review a weeks-old infant born with spina bifida and other handicaps. State Director Gregory Coler said the aim is to determine if medical neglect occurred while federal investigators monitor the situation and hospitals face federal funding risks if life-saving treatment is withheld.
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Chicago
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Gregory L. Coler
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
David McLane
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Justice Department
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Robinson
Chicago Family Life League
Federal Health Agency
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Justice and Health Agencies
Reagan
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Tragic 12 Year Old Shoots Parents and Himself
In Vancouver Washington a 12 year old boy described as nice little fellow shot and killed his mother after being spanked for riding a motorcycle without permission. He wounded his father and then killed himself using shotguns and a machete, according to Clark County authorities. The boy, Jimmie Mathis, had been to be named crosswalk patrolman of the year at his elementary school.
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Vancouver
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Jimmie Mathis
Clark County
Frank Kanekoa
Jimmie
Mathis
James H. Mathis
Hazel Dell
Link found between aspirin and Reye's syndrome
Evanston A P report says a pediatricians committee warns against giving aspirin to children with flu or chicken pox. The group notes evidence is strong enough to warrant caution, urging government action and careful label checking on all salicylate products.
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Evanston
American Academy of Pediatrics
Etrics
Center For Disease Control
CDC
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Aspirin Foundation of America
United States
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