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WHO chief urges preparedness for bird flu
Nov 7 2005 10:02PM (CT)
GENEVA (AP) - Countries around the world need to start rehearsing plans for tackling a human flu pandemic to identify hidden obstacles and ensure the best response once the virus arrives, the World Health Organization said Monday.
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Pharmacist shortage worsens nationwide
Nov 7 2005 7:36PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Unlike most college students nearing graduation, Clarissa Hall isn't worried about finding a job _ she's already considering several offers, including some with possible starting salaries of at least $80,000.
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China watches border closely for bird flu
Nov 7 2005 1:34PM (CT)
TONGZHOU, China (AP) - Two men in masks and protective suits guarded the border between Beijing and Hebei province, watching for vehicles transporting live poultry under anti-bird flu measures announced Monday to protect the capital.
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Cancer survivors may not get needed care
Nov 7 2005 11:26AM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's 10 million cancer survivors require customized follow-up for years that too few now receive, says a major study that calls for oncologists to create a "survivorship plan" to guide every patient's future health care.
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Study: 2M adolescents have pre-diabetes
Nov 7 2005 6:46AM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Roughly 2 million U.S. children ages 12 to 19 have a pre-diabetic condition linked to obesity and inactivity that puts them at risk for full-blown diabetes and cardiovascular problems, government data suggest.
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