Cocaine Research Bias Highlighted by Canadian Study
Canadian researchers report bias in Ue Reports on fetal cocaine harm as the Society of Pediatric Research favored studies showing damage. Dr Gideon Koren leads a Toronto team in Lancet noting 28 of 49 damaged reports accepted, while only one no-damage report was. Also warnings on pet fall injuries and a free high blood pressure screening in Onondaga County Library Mundy Branch. Mount Everest climbers show oxygen deprivation impairing memory and spelling in a New England Journal of Medicine study.
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Doctors plan next year's flu vaccine with global data
CDC and WHO researchers gather worldwide influenza reports to identify strains for the next season. They monitor mutations, anticipate viruses from China, and weigh vaccine design with input from scientists in Atlanta and international partners.
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Decongestant Use in Young Otitis Media Questioned
Dr. Ralph Cash states antibiotics are the primary treatment for otitis media in children under six. Decongestants and antihistamines lack value, can cause irritability, and long term antibiotic prophylaxis or tympanostomy may be needed for recurrent cases. Vaccines are under development.
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Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Readers debate keeping dogs locked up around guests
Letters from Baltimore to Long Beach, Lincoln, Fayetteville, Turner, and Los Angeles recounts of dogs guarding homes and the risks of visitors. Citizens describe experiences with boxers, German shepherds, Labradors, and a poodle, with tales of injuries, lawsuits, and surprising deterrents.
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Oscar buzz and likely nominees ahead of the 1990s ceremony
The piece surveys Oscar season chatter and probable nominees. It highlights Born on the Fourth of July, Do the Right Thing, Driving Miss Daisy, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Glory, Enemies A Love Story, and Field of Dreams, with Tom Cruise predicted as Best Actor for Born on the Fourth of July.
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Eureka Beer set to debut in Los Angeles brewery and restaurant
Wolfgang Puck plans Eureka Beer with a sausage-maker from Munich and a restaurant in the brewery. The beer will be sold in restaurants and stores in six weeks. Hall to wed Mick Jagger after 12 years and two children. they offer vague timing. Auction of Redd Foxx’s estate to satisfy $900,000 debt will include erotic jewelry among other items.
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Revolution opens Katarina Witt eyes to system flaws
Katarina Witt says East German government privileges insulated her from problems but recent revolutionary events reveal systemic flaws. The two time Olympic gold medalist told San Jose Mercury News that skating was her world and she now sees issues she previously missed. In Detroit en route to Europe Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca plans to marry for the third time. Darrien Earle cites the engagement as announced in Palm Springs on Wednesday.
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