Category: The Pulse
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Prison time for mentally ill
Many of the state’s mentally ill are incarcerated for months as they await treatment.
This article was published on 06.07.12
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New prostrate cancer drug offers hope
Zytiga slows progress of prostate cancer considerably, a UCSF study finds.
This article was published on 06.07.12
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State infant mortality rate down
California’s infant mortality rate hit record low in 2010.
This article was published on 05.31.12
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Babies exposed to TB
Thirty-five infants are at risk of TB infection in hospitals in Sacramento and Fairfield.
This article was published on 05.31.12
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Big tobacco fights Prop. 29
Tobacco industry spends $42 million in campaign against cigarette tax.
This article was published on 05.31.12
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TB patient arrested
A Stockton tuberculosis patient was arrested for refusing medication.
This article was published on 05.24.12
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Drugs clear quickly in U.S.
The review time for new drugs is shorter than in Europe and Canada.
This article was published on 05.24.12
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Eating right can be cost-effective
A federal study finds healthful diets are cheaper than previously thought.
This article was published on 05.24.12
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U.S. health care costly, lacks quality
A study compares the U.S. health-care system to other developed countries.
This article was published on 05.17.12
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‘Telemedicine abortions’ no more?
Bill would eliminate federal funding for abortion clinics that prescribe the morning-after pill via video conference.
This article was published on 05.17.12
June 07, 2012
CN&R Vol 35 Issue 42
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CN&R Vol 35 Issue 41
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CN&R Vol 35 Issue 40
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