Sunday, January 24, 1999
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Children's Hospital bans powdered gloves
Concerns about latex allergies among health care workers and patients has prompted Children's Hospital Medical Center to ban powdered latex gloves from its operating and recovery rooms.
Latex allergies affect an estimated 10 to 20 percent of health care workers; in rare cases, severely enough to end careers. Latex allergies also have become more common in patients who need frequent surgeries.
Early on, many thought the cornstarch powder used to make it easy to don latex gloves was harmless. But more recent research shows that latex proteins bind to the powder and can be dispersed into the air.
The hospital elected not to dump latex gloves completely. Comparisons revealed that “low-protein, powder-free” latex gloves still work better than synthetics, said Denise Nyberg, a Children's Hospital materials manager.
Jury still deliberating in father's murder trial
Jurors deliberating the fate of Charles Williams went a second day Saturday without reaching a verdict in his murder trial.
Mr. Williams is charged with aggravated murder in the death of his 11-month-old daughter, Cassie Williams, of English Woods. If convicted, Mr. Williams could face the death penalty.
The jury began deliberations after closing statements Friday. They were sequestered Friday night, and after deliberating for most of Saturday, returned to a hotel. They are expected to continue deliberations this morning.
Prosecutors say Mr. Williams, of Avondale, severely beat his daughter on Memorial Day. She died nine days later.
20 homes evacuated when tanker explodes
GREENDALE, Ind. — A semi-truck tanker exploded Saturday afternoon in Greendale injuring two people and forcing the evacuation of about 20 homes as a precaution.
Rescue workers were called to Oberting Road in this Dearborn County town about 4:40 p.m. for the explosion. An 11-year-old boy was flown by helicopter to Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati to be treated for serious burns.
The second person hurt did not require hospital treatment, rescue workers said. Rescue workers Saturday night were not releasing the names of the victims.
Officials evacuated about 20 homes near the tanker explosion as a precaution, rescue workers said. The tanker had delivered a shipment of roofing tar and was mostly empty. Residents returned to their homes within an hour.
Woman accused of drug buying scam
MARION, Ohio — A woman accused of using at least eight names to get prescription painkillers from hospitals throughout northwest Ohio said she used the aliases as a way to avoid her abusive husband.
Melenee Burris, 39, of Montreal, is charged with four counts of deception to obtain a dangerous drug. She was being held in the Marion County jail Saturday on a $20,000 bond, Sgt. Kevin Davidson said.
She was arrested Tuesday at a Marion domestic violence shelter under the name Kyra McDonald, police said.
She must present some form of photo identification during a preliminary hearing Thursday in Municipal Court to prove her identity.
“She was basically running all over northwest Ohio trying to get drugs,” said Detective Scott Sterling. “She's not new to it. If she's got that many names, she knows what she's doing.”
Police say man, 69 admits killing wife
ELYRIA, Ohio — A man made a statement that he killed his wife of 50 years with a hammer, police said.
“Absolutely, he made no bones about the fact that he wanted to do this,” said Lt. Dennis Will, who led the investigation. “He never said a bad word about her, and he felt no ill regard toward her.”
Cleveland Scott, 69, of Elyria, was charged Friday with aggravated murder in Thursday night's slaying of Anne Scott, 70.
Mr. Scott had been planning to kill his wife for some time, police said.
Mr. Scott and his wife were watching television when she got up to go into the kitchen. He picked up a hammer he had been hiding, followed her and hit her several times, police said.
Hospital unveils neurology Web site
People who want to learn about the latest research and clinical trials for brain and nervous system disorders can tap into a Web site launched by the Neuroscience Institute at University Hospital.
The Neuroscience Institute, launched last year, combines a wide range of neurology specialists and services that had been working independently.
To reach the Web site, go to www.health-alliance.com , then select the Neuroscience Institute topic icon.
Pope's visit stirs particular passion
Why should gun safety be optional?
Flood waters yield bodies
Ex-Miami students declare innocence
Ft. Washington Way closing for 3 nights this week
Medicaid expansion supported
Spending surplus on pork shameful
Dick Clark tunes into Keith Glover
'Sunday Morning' celebrates 20 years of touting the arts
Her prejudices went away
Now yakking on a TV near you: Mitch
The land of the brazen
Women take center stage
What is women's theater?
Women's theatre schedule
Covington likes idea of a college
GOP opposing Patton weakly
Hamilton town meeting focus is race
Horrors of Holocaust unveiled for high school students
Latin rises from grave in local schools
Lebanon loses woods soon
New housing for Newport considered key
Newport Aquarium offers memberships
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