Thousands of veterans were at first shocked to learn they should get blood tests for HIV and hepatitis because three hospitals might have treated them with unsterile equipment. Now, just a couple of months after the Department of Veterans Affairs issued the dire warnings, veterans are growing frustrated by the lack of information from the tightlipped federal agency.
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Magnitude Of Dirty VA Hospital Equipment Unknown – 130th Edition
Sunday, April 26th, 2009Drugmakers: Swine Flu Strain Responds To Meds – 131th Edition
Sunday, April 26th, 2009Makers of the two main antiviral flu treatments say the swine flu virus seems to respond to their medicines.
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Swine Flu Suspect In As Many As 81 Deaths – 132th Edition
Sunday, April 26th, 2009The number of deaths that could be linked to the swine flu outbreak in Mexico is rising.
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Army Trying To Stem Increases In Soldier Suicides – 122th Edition
Sunday, April 26th, 2009The Army has approved new guidance to military commanders in an effort to stem the rising toll of soldier suicides.
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UN Says Money Available For Anti-Malaria Bed Nets – 123th Edition
Sunday, April 26th, 2009On the eve of World Malaria Day, the head of UNICEF says there is enough money available to provide bed nets treated with long-lasting insecticide to everyone in Africa at risk of malaria by 2010.
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Patient’s Cells Turned Into New Blood Vessels – 124th Edition
Sunday, April 26th, 2009Scientists grow blood vessels for kidney patients from their own cells, making it easier and safer for them to use dialysis machines, a new study says.
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Army Trying To Stem Increases In Soldier Suicides – 111th Edition
Saturday, April 25th, 2009The Army has approved new guidance to military commanders in an effort to stem the rising toll of soldier suicides.
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UN Says Money Available For Anti-Malaria Bed Nets – 112th Edition
Saturday, April 25th, 2009On the eve of World Malaria Day, the head of UNICEF says there is enough money available to provide bed nets treated with long-lasting insecticide to everyone in Africa at risk of malaria by 2010.
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Patient’s Cells Turned Into New Blood Vessels – 113th Edition
Saturday, April 25th, 2009Scientists grow blood vessels for kidney patients from their own cells, making it easier and safer for them to use dialysis machines, a new study says.
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CDC: Swine Viruses In Mexico, US Match – 114th Edition
Saturday, April 25th, 2009World health officials worry that a deadly swine flu virus in Mexico could unleash a global flu epidemic.
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