Bele Glade shooting victim faces hesitation in care
In Belle Glade Florida for 13 hours responders and hospitals debated treatment of a gunshot victim. Authorities say Dr Richard Thomas and Glades General Emergency Services director faced concerns over liability while the patient awaited care. The suspect, Patrick 29, was arrested on firearm charges as the case drew complaints of delayed aid.
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First AIDS hospital to close in Houston after losses
American Medical International will phase out the Institute for Immunological Disorders, the nation’s first AIDS hospital in Houston, citing more than 7 million in losses in under a year. Unpaid bills and lack of public funding led to the decision after discussions with the University of Texas.
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Institute For Immunological Disorders
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AMI
Texas
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World learns medical limits in nuclear war study
Chicago report cites Chernobyl with doctors from 20 nations and millions in equipment showing that coping with nuclear war is not feasible. Dr. Robert Gale warns adequate medical response to use of less than 10 percent of arsenals is impossible, noting high short term survival but uncertain long term thyroid risks.
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Chernobyl
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Health effects of nuclear fallout and reactor safety lessons
Dr. Robert Gale reports that less than 10 percent adequacy of Soviet or American nuclear arsenals is not possible. A UW Seattle team screened 14 atolls in the Marshall Islands finding thyroid nodules in about 2,300 residents. A Hiroshima bomb anniversary study argues Cher nobyl shows the United States can handle a similar plant accident.
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University of Washington
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Chernobyl
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Mumps Outbreaks Rise Sharply in United States
CDC reports 9,302 mumps cases in first half of year, quadruple 1986 levels, with clusters in unvaccinated middle and high schools. Officials warn workplaces may face outbreaks as unimmunized youths age, despite the disease usually being mild. warns Dr. Steve Cochi.
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U.S
National
Centers For Disease Control
CDC
Steve Cochi
United States
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