But recently, some doctors, including Packer, have raised concerns that Natrecor might increase mortality or damage the kidneys.

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Many doctors, including some at the forefront of cloning technology, have expressed severe doubts about whether the techniques could ever ethically be used on humans.

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He told the RCN nurses roles needed to be extended, including some of those now carried out by doctors.

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The good news:After years of an industry in denial, some pioneering doctors and hospital chains, including Intermountain, Ascension Health in St.

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In return, those doctors will have to meet requirements including some form of 24-hour access for patients and keeping a registry to monitor chronic-disease care.

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London Marathon chief executive Nick Bitel said that more than 100 doctors were out on the course, including some of the world's leading medical experts.

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Earlier, London Marathon chief executive Nick Bitel said that more than 100 doctors were out on the course, including some of the world's leading medical experts.

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But Mr Butler admitted that a survey of people's attitudes, including doctors, nurses and lay people, had highlighted some serious concerns about face transplants.

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She did not have an infection during her pregnancy, as her doctors had prepared for, but she faced minor complications including the flu, some bleeding and physical discomfort from her growing baby.

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