Stricter medical waste rules considered

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The US Senate is considering bills introduced by Sen Max Baucus and Sen David Durenberger that would establish requirements for the handling, disposal and transportation of medical wastes. Both bills would exempt small medical waste generators, although it is unclear whether they would be exempt from all regulations or just some. Opponents are concerned that the bills could result in new waste-removal standards for physicians' offices. Proponents argue that the bills are needed to protect public health.

Environmental policy, United States. Congress. Senate, Medical wastes, Durenberger, David, Baucus, Max

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Bill would let Medicare cover colorectal cancer screening

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Rep Benjamin L. Cardin introduced a bill that allows Medicare payment for annual screening to detect colorectal cancer. Most comprehensive health insurance programs already include this benefit. The American Cancer Society forecasts that approximately 138,200 new cases of this cancer will be reported in 1995, and about 55,300 of these patients will die. Preventive medical benefits already in Medicare include Pap smears, mammography, and immunization against influenza and pneumococcal infections.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs, Diagnosis, Colorectal cancer, Public health, Medicare

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Victims tell stories at domestic violence hearing

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Violence against women was the topic of testimony at the House subcommittee on crime and criminal justice. Statistics such as that every 15 seconds a women is beaten by her mate or every six minutes a woman is raped was presented at the hearing. The medical toll of such violence makes it the leading cause of injuries among women from ages 15 to 44 in the United States. Many of those who testified on the subject voiced strong support for the Violence Against Women Act being proposed in Congress.

Violent crimes, Family violence, Domestic violence

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