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Thus many American health experts were delighted last week when the Food and Drug Administration finally approved Norplant, a long-lasting contraceptive that is implanted under the skin. Already available in 16 other countries, the method not only is highly effective but also provides five years of protection against pregnancy...
Nearly five years after the event, the legal wrangling continues over - audiotapes of the space shuttle Challenger's final moments. Several news organizations (including TIME) sued NASA under the Freedom of Information Act to disclose certain aspects of its investigation into the accident. Most eventually withdrew their actions, but the...
Unique among refugee communities, Kuwait itself has the wherewithal to rebuild its nation. The estimated $20 billion in physical damage is severe but not an impediment -- and planning and purchasing for the future are already well under way. Assisted by about 50 U.S. Army civil-affairs reservists, the - cream of...
Poles smarting under shock-therapy economic reforms seemed to look to their chief 1980s crusader against communism as an overnight savior. Walesa adviser Andrzej Machalski cautioned, "We have to get people to understand that reality consists of many small problems, not just one big one named 'the government.' "
Such an expansion of privileges would not be without precedent. Dentists and podiatrists have always prescribed some medications. And other non-M.D.s, including pharmacists, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners (registered nurses with some advanced training) have been granted at least limited privileges -- either for a restricted number of...