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Heart surgery in (almost) a heartbeat

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Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery for selected patients has simplified heart bypass operations and reduced the length of time in the hospital. Unlike the traditional bypass, which involves opening the chest, the procedure begins with only a three-inch incision.

Author: Boling, Rick
Publisher: American Association of Retired Persons
Publication Name: Modern Maturity
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0026-8046
Year: 1996
Innovations, Surgery, Heart, Heart surgery, Cardiopulmonary bypass

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The irradiation debate: the food industry looks at a controversial process

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Food radiation helps to protect humans from foodborne illnesses. There 6.5 million cases reported annually from which 9,000 deaths occur. Food is placed in a chamber and exposed to gamma rays that kill bacteria. The rays do not make food radioactive.

Author: Boling, Rick, Chalmers, Irena
Publisher: American Association of Retired Persons
Publication Name: Modern Maturity
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0026-8046
Year: 1998
Health aspects, Safety and security measures, Irradiation, Radiation preservation of food, Food irradiation, Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

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