First successful fetal heart surgery reported in London
Doctors at Guy's Hospital say they carried out what they believe is the first successful fetal heart operation. A balloon catheter corrected a heart valve defect in an unborn boy after two procedures in late pregnancy. The baby, born Jan 4, remains seriously ill but has been given a chance.
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Darman defends Bush budget amid optimistic forecasts
Washington AP reports Richard Darman defends the 1991 budget against charges of rosy assumptions, saying the forecasts were accurate and even lucky. He cites July projections on GDP growth of 2.9 percent, unemployment at 5.2 percent, and short term rates at 8.5 percent, while inflation estimated at 5 percent.
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Urine-dehydration scheme eyed as drug test ruse
Scripps Howard News Service reports Jeff Nightbyrd, based in Austin, Texas, sells dehydrated urine at 19.95 per two vials claiming it passes employer drug tests. He predicts vast profits and aims to be the first urine millionaire, though federal officials oppose the practice as morally wrong and potentially harmful to test integrity.
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