American Medical News 1992 Laurie Jones - Abstracts

American Medical News 1992 Laurie Jones
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Addiction treatment should consider patient's background.HealthLaurie Jones
Bill aimed at fetal alcohol syndrome among Native Americans. (Comprehensive Indian Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention and Treatment Act)HealthLaurie Jones
Bill aims to curb brain injury. (includes related article on bill's provisions)HealthLaurie Jones
Changing times: as a candidate, Bill Clinton made promises about health care. As president, what will he deliver?HealthBrian McCormick, Diane M. Gianelli, Laurie Jones, Howard Larkin, Harris Meyer, Linda H. Oberman
Coalition wants tobacco regulated as a drug.HealthLaurie Jones
Democrats' measures would boost FDA policing powers. (Food and Drug Administration)HealthLaurie Jones
Doctors rush aid to storm-battered Florida. (Broward County Medical Association provides aid to victims of Hurricane Andrew)HealthLaurie Jones
Doctors told to boost adult immunizations. (includes list of vaccination facts)HealthLaurie Jones
Failed Senate bill to deflate drug prices will rise again. (bill to limit tax credits to pharmaceutical firms)HealthLaurie Jones
FDA revises 'urgent need' policy on silicone implants. (Food and Drug Administration)HealthLaurie Jones
FDA: use saline implants or enroll patients in silicone trials. (Food and Drug Administration rules governing breast implants; includes article about application process for participation in clinical trials )HealthLaurie Jones
FDA vows new push on medical device regulation. (Food and Drug Administration)HealthLaurie Jones
Group questions, U.S. defends nuclear weapons plant safety (Physicians for Social Responsibility, Department of Energy)HealthLaurie Jones
Gun violence as public health issue. (includes related article)HealthLaurie Jones
Lawmaker says new OSHA rules don't offer enough protection. (Ron Wyden claims Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules don't offer enough HIV or hepatitis B protection)HealthLaurie Jones
Letter criticizes FDA handling of gel implant issue; sent by plastic surgery group of 5,000 surgeons. (silicone gel breast implants)HealthLaurie Jones
Medicare mortality muddle. (HCFA broadens its report, but can you judge a hospital by it?)(Health Care Financing Administration)HealthLaurie Jones
National panel urges more steps against scientific misconduct. (committee appointed by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and the Institute of Medicine)HealthLaurie Jones
New ads say AIDS can hit anywhere.HealthLaurie Jones
New HIV disability rules no use to women - critics. (Social Security Administration's revised benefit determination rules)HealthLaurie Jones
New study shows higher risk of heart valve fractures. (Shiley 60-degree heart valve)HealthLaurie Jones
No implant conclusion. (an FDA advisory panel declares silicon gel breast implant safety cannot be determined)(includes related articles on advice for women with implants, and on the impact of the decision on physicians)HealthLaurie Jones, Janice Perrone
Physicians can do more to promote regular Pap tests. (includes related article)HealthLaurie Jones
Reforms speed FDA process on drug approval.HealthLaurie Jones
Revisions to Medicaid drug law considered.HealthLaurie Jones
Smoking report warns people in Latin America: stop now. (Surgeon General's Report on Smoking)HealthLaurie Jones
Sparring continues in fight over health warnings in alcohol ads. (proposed legislation)HealthLaurie Jones
Stark suggests computerized tracking of controlled drugs. (Representative Fortney H. Stark)HealthLaurie Jones
States pave own paths on smoking, other health issues.HealthLaurie Jones
Stricter medical waste rules considered. (proposed legislation)HealthLaurie Jones
Surgeon general, AMA: snuff out 'Old Joe Camel.' (Antonia Novello; American Medical Association; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco's cartoon character)HealthLaurie Jones
Tobacco battle hits the ballot as states debate tax hikes.HealthLaurie Jones
Too expensive or justified? War waging over drug prices.HealthLaurie Jones
Two doses advised to prevent more outbreaks. (includes timetable for measles vaccination)HealthLaurie Jones
Under ERISA, anyone could lose insurance, doctor says. (Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Dr. Frank Greenberg)HealthLaurie Jones
User-fee bill to speed drug approvals evolves from 'historic' cooperation.HealthLaurie Jones
'User fees' will speed approvals, FDA, drug firms say. (Food and Drug Administration)HealthLaurie Jones
Victims tell stories at domestic violence hearing. (House subcommittee on crime and criminal justice)HealthLaurie Jones
What's at stake is more than animal rights vs. research.HealthLaurie Jones
You can't overdo advice on mammograms. (includes related articles on breast cancer detection standards)HealthLaurie Jones
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