Topic: International News

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Shaken baby syndrome is questionable

Posted by admin on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 02:43 PM

	Washington, Mar. 26 (ANI): The concept that certain eye injuries are diagnostic of shaken baby syndrome is scientifically questionable and needs to be re-examined, argue researchers in this week's BMJ. Read full article: 'Shaken baby syndrome is questionable'

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Bush hails NATO additions

Posted by admin on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 12:32 PM

	Invoking their nations' fresh memories of 'tyranny' and selling an expanded NATO as a bulwark against terrorism, President Bush welcomes seven nations to the alliance. Read full article: 'Bush hails NATO additions'

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Terrorist attacks shake Uzbekistan

Posted by admin on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 12:01 PM

	TASHKENT, Uzbekistan -- Two women blew themselves up at a children's store and bus stop in the Uzbek capital Monday, the first suicide attacks in this U.S.-allied nation in Central Asia and the finale to 12 hours of mayhem that killed 19 people. Read full article: 'Terrorist attacks shake Uzbekistan'

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Rice plays key role, but with few lines

Posted by admin on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 11:59 AM

	WASHINGTON -- Consider "Condi." National security adviser Condoleezza Rice is the Bush administration's star witness, sent forth to slay the Sunday-morning dragons with her combination of academic high-mindedness and the bulletproof poise of a talk-show host. Read full article: 'Rice plays key role, but with few lines'

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House endorses bill expanding high-risk health insurance pool

Posted by admin on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 10:02 AM

	JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Several thousand additional Missourians with high-risk health conditions could gain insurance coverage through the expansion of a state-sponsored insurance pool given initial approval Monday by the House. Read full article: 'House endorses bill expanding high-risk health insurance pool'

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Health watchdog given new powers in misconduct cases

Posted by admin on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 09:59 AM

	The controversial self-regulation regime for doctors and nurses has come under renewed pressure after a ruling that a patient watchdog could refer healthcare staff cleared of misconduct by professional bodies to the high court. Read full article: 'Health watchdog given new powers in misconduct cases'

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Indigenous health 'below third world standards'

Posted by admin on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 09:56 AM

	Key health standards for indigenous Australians were below those of poor countries such as Sudan, Sierra Leone and Nepal, the Fred Hollows Foundation said today Read full article: 'Indigenous health 'below third world standards''

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State Health Department Announces $600,000 in Grant Awards as Part of its Statew

Posted by admin on Monday, March 29, 2004 - 04:41 PM

ALBANY, March 12, 2004 — State Health Commissioner Antonia C. Novello, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.P.H., today awarded a total of $600,000 in state grants to three hospitals and a community health center for their advancement of quality assurance measures and effective clinical practices to ensure that high quality health care is afforded to patients.

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GOVERNOR: NEW TRAINING PROGRAM TO RESPOND TO TERRORISM

Posted by admin on Monday, March 29, 2004 - 04:39 PM

Governor George E. Pataki today announced a new comprehensive training program that will provide New York’s doctors with additional tools and further prepare them to respond to acts of terrorism, including biological, chemical or radiological attacks. The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) joined with the State in developing the new bioterrorism readiness training program.

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GOVERNOR PRESENTS NINTH ANNUAL WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Posted by admin on Monday, March 29, 2004 - 04:36 PM

Governor George E. Pataki today marked the ninth annual observance of Women’s History Month in New York State and named nine "Women of Distinction" as honorees for their notable efforts in the areas of business and community service, disabilities, education, health, media, military, and nonprofit organizational work.

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