The first symptom is dropping down dead

Article Abstract:

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an incurable disease of the heart muscle and the most common cause of sudden death in under-35s. The charity HCM Association recorded 6 deaths from HCM in November 1991. The incurable disease is usually hereditary. Symptoms include breathlessness, chest pain and palpitations. Treatments can stabilise patients and screening with an echocardiograph (ultrasound) and an electrocardiograph is important. Research has isolated a genetic defect so a blood test for HCM could soon be available.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Heart diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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Tentacles that tie down the Italian state

Article Abstract:

The Italian government introduced anti-Mafia laws increasing powers of arrest after the murder of Borsellino and Falcone. The draft of 7,000 troops to Sicily is considered pointless by residents. The anti-Mafia task force of magistrates planned by Falcone will be established, but without his knowledge it cannot be effective. Involvement of political parties in Mafia activities is evident. Eight colleagues of Falcone resigned becausse of lack of protection.

Investigations, Crime, Mafia, Sicily

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If you go down to the wood today

Article Abstract:

Oxleas Wood, Eltham, south-east London, England, which is threatened by a planned six-lane motorway, part of the East London River Crossing, receives a protective ring of magic from the pagan group Dragon. Dragon is broad based. Its members have different beliefs but similar philosophy. Members chant and meditate to link energy-raising in the woods withpractical work. They hope to save the woods from destruction.

England, Highway planning

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