Sid's Science Stories (Stars and Stripes)
The following stories were written as a medical
correspondent for Stars and Stripes in the Fall of 1997.
Copyright on all stories: 1997, The National Tribune
Corporation.
All rights reserved.
VA Correcting "Severe Lack of Information" on Herbicide
Exposure
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The VA is looking for a better way to determine veterans' exposure to
Agent Orange and other major herbicides used in
Vietnam.
(Full
story of 9/8/97)
VA Psychiatrist Concerned About New Super-Painkiller's
Availability
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A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel last month recommended
approval of a new product to treat pain associated with cancer, but not
without considerable debate and expressions of concern from a VA
psychiatrist during the hearings.
(Full story of
10/6/97)
Copyright on all stories: 1997, The National
Tribune Corporation.
All rights reserved.