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Medical pot shrinks with legalization
When states legalize pot for all adults, long-standing medical marijuana programs take a big hit, in some cases losing more than half their registered patients in just a few years, according to a data analysis by The Associated Press.
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Doctors testing plasma as "immune therapy"
Doctors around the world are dusting off a century-old treatment for infections: Infusions of blood plasma teeming with immune molecules that helped survivors beat the new coronavirus.
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LA announces partnership for virus test research
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday that the city will be partnering with private researchers and universities to research the development of antibody tests for the novel coronavirus.
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Ex CDC head: We're at the begging of virus 'storm'
The former head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday warned the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. will "get worse before it gets better."
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A look at the impact of the conflict on Gaza's severely disabled and elderly
Some of Gaza's most vulnerable victims in the conflict between Israel and Hamas are the elderly and disabled, who suffer from conditions rendering them dependent on specialist care and less able to evacuate ahead of imminent airstrikes...
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Medical supplies prepared for victims of typhoon, Obama comment
US medical aid organisation AmeriCares was on Thursday preparing to send one (m) million dollars in medical supplies to typhoon-damaged ares of the Philippines.
The shipment was set to leave the US on Thursday night.
"Arriving today are...
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The Dalai Lama will undergo surgery to remove a gallstone according to a spokesman for the Tibetan spiritual leader.
HEADLINE: Dalai Lama in hospital in India
CAPTION: The Dalai Lama will undergo surgery to remove a gallstone according to a spokesman for the Tibetan spiritual leader. (Oct. 9)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
The Dalai Lama is back in the...
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Former president in hospital as part of cancer treatment
10 July 2008
1. Wide shot of the Special Operations Headquarters of the National Police where Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori's trial is being conducted
2. Various of ambulance transporting Fujimori to hospital
3. Cutaway...
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STORY: India is believed to have about one-third of the
world's leprosy population. However, a huge demand for
improved health care and encouragement from international
organisations...
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Iraqis struggle with post war healthcare
AP Television
Baghdad''s Shula neighbourhood, January 16 2010
1. Wide of an alley near the home of Mohamed al-Bazouni in which a mortar blew off his lower leg
2. Mohammed al- Bazouni leaving his home
3. Various of al-Bazouni and his...
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S.Africa - Spread Of Aids
The spread of Aids in southern Africa will be one of the major
issues confronting Pope John Paul II on his current visit to the
continent. Reports suggest that at least 12 per cent of the South
African population will be HIV-positive by...
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Because of recent brain surgery and a tracheotomy, the parents of bella adkinson were urged to get the little girl vaccinated against swine flu. But everywhere they called they were placed on waiting lists until time ran out for their baby girl.
HEADLINE: Some high risk patients can't find the H1N1 vaccine
CAPTION: Because of recent brain surgery and a tracheotomy, the parents of bella adkinson were urged to get the little girl vaccinated against swine flu. But everywhere they...
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Ban Ki-moon in talks with Calderon
1. Mexican President Felipe Calderon and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon walking down step to microphones
2. Wide of assembled media
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General:
"I wholeheartedly...
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A year after being fitted with a bionic eye, Jeroen Perk has taken up archery, something that was unthinkable before his surgery. The Dutch Customs & Excise worker lost his sight completely due to the genetic disease Retinitis Pigmentosa. (Oct. 9)
SOUNDBITE (Dutch) Jeroen Perk, Retinitis Pigmentosa patient:
"You could see me almost crying that's how this makes me happy."
SOUNDBITE (Dutch) Jeroen Perk, Retinitis Pigmentosa patient:
"Many things have changed in my life for the...
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UK: BREAST IMPLANTS: LAST DAY FOR CLAIMS
1. Ralph Knowles, Co-Chair person of plaintiff's steering committee, of the multi district litigation.
2. Shot Knowles being interviewed.
3. Operation taking place to insert silicone breast implants.
4. John Beer (Dutch lawyer) at...
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USA : PETS RECEIVE SAME MEDICAL TREATMENT AS HUMANS
English/Nat
American pet owners have already lavished their pets with air conditioned dog houses and hotels for a canine vacation.
Now, sophisticated veterinary technology is making it possible for pets to get the same medical...
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Chinese medical teams arrive to train local doctors to use protective clothing
A Chinese medical team arrived in Guinea on Monday to train local doctors in the use of protective clothing as the country battles the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.
A Chinese plane carrying medical equipment worth 1.6 (m) million US...
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MEXICO: DOLPHINS USED IN NEW THERAPY PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN
Spanish/Nat
Medical experts in Mexico have introduced dolphins as a key part of a new therapy programme for mentally handicapped children.
The unusual treatment dates back to 1991 but its success has convinced doctors in Mexico City to...
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The doctor who performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on the mother of rapper Kanye West is a plastic surgeon to Hollywood's elite but is also being investigated over alcohol-related arrests.
HEADLINE: Doc admits to plastic surgery on West
CAPTION: The doctor who performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on the mother of rapper Kanye West is a plastic surgeon to Hollywood's elite but is also being investigated over...
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Gaza lions sent to Jordan for medical treatment
Three resident lions of Gaza's Al-Bisan Zoo have been transported to Jordan to get medical treatment.
The attraction was partially destroyed in the recent Hamas-Israel war.
Staring through the bars of his cage, this lion cuts a lonely...
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USA: LEGISLATION UNVEILED CALLING FOR END OF EMBARGO AGAINST CUBA
Spanish/Eng/Nat
A bipartisan group of congressmen on Wednesday unveiled legislation in Washington DC calling for an end to the U-S embargo on food and medicine to Cuba.
The move came as other congressmen debated legislative amendments...
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Jobs makes 1st public appearance for nearly a year at product launch
1. Wide of Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs walking on stage, to standing ovation, zoom in medium
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Steve Jobs - Apple Inc. CEO:
"As some of you may know about 5 months ago I had a liver transplant, so now I have the liver...
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Candidate says he'll buy cows for households if he wins
Colombo - November 2005
1. Mid shot of children feeding cow
2. Close up of cow
3. Wide of workers in Presidential candidate Victor Hettigoda's herbal remedies factory, with Hettigoda inspecting goods
4. Close up of Hettigoda
5. Close up...
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Chechnya - Chemical Weapons Suspected
There is evidence that chemical weapons have been used in the war
in Chechnya. Some 200 people in the village of Autay have been
sent to hospital with symptoms that point to the use of chemical
weapons. Eyewitnesses say that one...