Inflammation signals higher stroke risk linked to plaque
Inflammation detected by C reactive proteins may mark higher stroke risk over years. Studies from Honolulu Heart Program and Framingham follow diverse groups show elevated protein levels tied to increased cardiovascular outcomes, though inflammation itself is not proven to trigger events. Researchers note inheritance patterns and the potential future use in risk assessment and treatment.
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Orlando, Fla
American Heart Association
Lewis H. Kuller
University of Pittsburgh
Jess David Curb
University of Hawaii
Honolulu
Peter Wilson
Framingham
Boston
James Pankow
University of North Carolina
Angel of Death faces first lawsuit in court
A wrongful death suit was filed in Superior Court by the estate and heirs of John N. Schwartz against Efren Saldivar and Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Schwartz died May 31, 1998 at the Glendale hospital while Saldivar was on duty. The case alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress though no charges have been filed. Saldivar, dubbed the Angel of Death, has been fired but not charged.
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Los Angeles
Efren Saldivar
John N. Schwartz
Glendale Adventist Medical Center Hospital
Salvidor
Ex-convict held on weapons count in O'Hair case
Gary P. Karr 50 of Novi Michigan ordered held on a federal weapons charge after FBI police search found two loaded handguns and court papers in his apartment. In Austin David Waters former office manager for O Haire convicted in 1995 of theft $54 000 faced arrest after 119 rounds of ammunition were found in his apartment.
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San Antonio
Michigan
Madalyn Murray O’hair
Gary P. Karr
Novi, Mich
FBI
Detroit
David Waters
Austin
Waters
O'Hair
O’hair
Young Nepali climber aims to be Everest youngest
Arvin Timilsina a 15 year old from Pokhara left for the Everest region with three Sherpa guides and climbing gear. The group aims to reach base camp at 17 500 feet next weekend and establish camps on the way to the 29 028 foot peak, planning a mid May final assault. JANESVILLE Wis AP The van driver Jeremy Holmes 20 faces seven counts of negligent vehicular homicide and five counts of causing great bodily harm after a crash killed seven youths.
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Katmandu
Nepal
Mt. Everest
Arvin Timilsina
Pokhara
Lukla
Timitsina
Janesville
Wis
Jeremy Holmes
Clintons Highlight Chelsea On Africa Spring Break
Hillary Clinton tells of a Tunisian widow who built a carpet business for six daughters and funded college, while Chelsea, 19, accompanies her mother through Northern Africa. Chelsea’s quiet poise contrasts with a year of White House scandal as reporters note her guarded public presence and private moments with fans and a shy Moroccan student.
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Tunis
Tunisia
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Clinton
White House
Chelsea Clinton
Africa
Cairo
Hosni Mubarak
Clintons’ Service
Chelsea
Luxor
Valley of the Kings
El-Djem
Kairouan
Stanford University
Hillary Clinton
Clintons
Marsha Berry
People Magazine
Air Force
Berry
Asia
sub-Saharan Africa
Morocco
Naima Nuari
After Kevorkian, the assisted death debate faces a void
Detroit AP reports Dr. Jack Kevorkian faces prison after a second-degree murder verdict for assisting Lou Gehrig’s patient Thomas Youk to die. Prosecutors seek 10 to 25 years. defense hopes for probation or appeal. Observers warn the debate will linger despite his departure.
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Detroit
Jack Kevorkian
Kevorkian
Lou Gehrig
60 Minutes
Ed Pierce
Michigan
Diane Coleman
Patrick Pollock
Thomas Youk
Dan Lemisch
Youk
Jack Lessenberry
Oakland Press
Pontiac
Oakland County Circuit Court
Jessica Cooper
David Gorosh
Gorosh
Supreme Court
Oregon
CBS
Feast of Sacrifice marked by hajj pilgrims in Mecca
About two million Muslims endured 106 degree heat at Mina and Mecca as they performed the stoning ritual and Tawaf, returning to Mecca for Eid al Adha. Pilgrims and others worldwide observed the three day holiday with animal sacrifices and prayers.
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Mina
Saudi Arabia
Mecca
Grand Mosque
Abraham
Ibrahim
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