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Indonesia reports 4th human bird flu death
Sep 15 2005 9:24PM (CT)
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesia on Friday confirmed its fourth human death from the bird flu virus, and warned that more cases in the sprawling country were inevitable.
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Scientists find clues in Fanconi anemia
Sep 15 2005 7:37PM (CT)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The discovery of two new genes that cause Fanconi anemia suggest the rare disease is linked to a DNA repair system that normally keeps people healthy, according to a new study.
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Report: Wis. high on physician cost list
Sep 15 2005 7:29PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan said Thursday that action must be taken quickly after a report found eight of the 10 priciest U.S. cities for physician services _ relative to local rents and wages _ were in Wisconsin.
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Government reviewing UNC Hospitals case
Sep 15 2005 7:25PM (CT)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - The federal government is reviewing whether UNC Hospitals violated federal law by refusing care to a toddler from rural Bladen County whose fingertip eventually had to be amputated.
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U.S. buys $100 million of bird flu vaccine
Sep 15 2005 7:17PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mass production of a new vaccine that promises to protect against bird flu is poised to begin, as the government on Thursday agreed to stockpile $100 million worth of inoculations.
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Feds plan to ensure flu shots for evacuees
Sep 15 2005 6:29AM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health officials are pressing forward with plans to ensure flu vaccinations for hurricane evacuees in shelters as well as all people in nursing homes, populations they say are particularly at risk while living in tight quarters.
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U.S. joins in anti-malaria campaign
Sep 15 2005 6:29AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - First lady Laura Bush was joined by representatives from three African nations Wednesday night in endorsing a U.S. initiative aimed at curbing the spread of malaria in Africa.
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Study: Adult use of ADHD medicines doubles
Sep 15 2005 6:16AM (CT)
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Use of prescription drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is growing at a faster rate among adults than children, new research shows.
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