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...risk of dying from breast cancer 15% among women 39 to 49 years old. But the task force determined that while mammograms certainly reduced risk of death, that reduction was small in this age group in light of the risks associated with the screening. In order to save one life among 40- to 49-year-olds, doctors would have to perform yearly mammograms in 1,904 women over 10 years. Among older women, between ages 50 and 74, one death could be prevented for every 1,339 women screened for 10 years. Risks of screens include anxiety over inconclusive images...
...unfortunate, then, that I believe his resignation this past Wednesday is appropriate. Notwithstanding his nominal commitment to improving the life of the average American, there’s a peculiar, troubling quality to Dobbs’s patriotism: his vision of a strong, hard-working America often fails to recognize the contributions of people of different cultural backgrounds...
...fact from opinion, and even fact from misinformation. But even worse than his flirtations with journalistic integrity, Dobbs has used his platform on America’s most trusted news network to promote a vision of the country that has become more about exclusion and anxiety and less about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And he’s done it with a jaundiced eye. For some time now, “Mr. Independent” has spent less time offering fresh political commentary than giving credence to cultural prejudices...
...another $110 million from its budget for the next two years, Harvard students need a passionate and dedicated representative to make sure that the entire Harvard community has a say in Harvard’s future, and we need a UC that can continue to improve student life without relying on increased funding from the administration...
...with the administration will not be enough to guarantee success for the next leaders of the UC. In a year when the UC’s agenda will be severely constrained by budget cuts, the UC must be able to move ahead with tangible measures that will improve student life. Both of us are particularly impressed by Johnny and Eric’s commitment to political activism and public service. With the 2010 midterm elections approaching, we especially appreciate their commitment to supporting student groups of every political persuasion who want to travel to competitive states like New Hampshire...