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Heparin Overdose Suspected In Texas Hospital Baby Death, 16 Others Affected
09.07.2008 13:16
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Reports are coming in that a hospital in Texas, USA, is investigating how up to 17 babies in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) received an overdose of the blood thinner heparin; one of the babies is dead although the cause of death is not yet known. A CNN news report said that officials at Christus Spohn Hospital South, located in Corpus Christi, a coastal city in south east Texas, have put "corrective action" in place after they discovered the overdose.
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Risk Of Developmental Disorders In Children Not Increased By IVF
09.07.2008 05:13
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Couples who need IVF in order to become pregnant can be reassured that this will not lead to developmental problems in early infancy, a Dutch researcher told the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Dr.
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Whizz-Kidz Seeking Potential Wheelchair Skills Trainers, UK
09.07.2008 04:15
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Whizz-Kidz is looking for both manual and especially powered wheelchair users from 18 years of age to become Wheelchair Skills Trainers. If you have experience of: - Working with children and young people - Teaching/instruction or training groups - Working with disabled people with various conditions And feel you can communicate effectively, enthusiastically and positively with children of all ages please read further.
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