Judge Faults Waiver of Rights in Drug Treatment for Aliens

Judge Faults Waiver of Rights in Drug Treatment for Aliens

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The diversion program requires those who have not pleaded to drug charges to sign an agreement that limits trial rights if treatment fails, options the defendant successfully argued would likely have the "collateral" consequence of deportation.
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Flu outbreak leads to vaccine, drug shortages

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The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports widespread influenza activity in 47 states — with "influenza-like illness" accounting for 4.3% of health provider outpatient visits, compared with last year's 2.2%. The CDC says that more than …
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8 Types of Drugs That Can Cause Leg Cramps

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If you're taking any of them and experiencing cramps, you should consult with your doctor or other health care professional about the possibility of adjusting the dosage or changing to another type of medication or treatment. And even if you aren't …
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Behind recently approved cancer drug, a 30-year history of scientific

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Then a third, option emerged: a new drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in January 2012 called vismodegib (brand name Erivedge) to treat inoperable basal cell carcinomas. Like most patients prescribed a new drug, Bazurto knew little …
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