Infection threat seen growing
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Officials of the National Academy of Sciences reported on Oct 15, 1992, that infectious diseases have again emerged as a major cause of death. The disease that reemerged include tuberculosis, measles and Lyme disease.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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Colon screening seen to cut cancer
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A colon screening technique called sigmoidoscopy may reduce the death rate from colon cancer by up to 70%. Sigmoidoscopy involves inserting a fiber optic monitor through the rectum and into the colon.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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