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Sydney (UPI) Feb 23, 2008 Delays in restarting a new nuclear reactor in Australia have forced the country to ration radiopharmaceuticals needed for medical tests. The Lucas Heights nuclear reactor was shut down in July when uranium fuel plates came loose, forcing Australia to import radioactive ingredients from South Africa and Canada, the Sydney Morning Herald said Friday. A doctor specializing in nuclear medicine said delays in getting radiopharmaceuticals could force the postponement of chemotherapy for cancer patients who first needed a heart scan to ensure they could cope with the treatment. A committee of doctors and Lucas Heights specialists is prioritizing patients, a Lucas Heights official said. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Hospital and Medical News at InternDaily.com
U.S. offers plan to avoid animal testing
Bethesda, Md. (UPI) Feb 6, 2008 The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences proposed a plan to reduce the use of animals in research and regulatory testing. |
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