From the American Cancer Society Second National Conference on Cancer Genetics, San Francisco, 1998

--1998--Usefulness of genetic testing depends on mutation carrier probability

--1998--Prophylactic mastectomy may prevent more cancer deaths than screening

From Japan, 1997-1998

--1998--Risk Factors for Bulimia Nervosa Elucidated

--1998--Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Suit Filed in Japan

--1998--Mental Depression Linked to Mortality in Elderly Japanese

--1998--Testing Dioxin Pollution in Atmosphere A National Effort in Japan

--1998--HIV-Positive Patients At Particular Risk in Japan

--1998--Kidney Donor Preparation Prior to Death Ruled Illegal by Court in Japan

--1998--Low Public Aware ness of Prostrate Cancer in Japan

--1998--Exposure to Sarin Causes Delayed Effect On Postural Balance

--1998--Schizophrenic Delusions show cultural differences

--1998--Sick House Syndrome Incidence On the rise In Kobe Following Earthquake

--1998--High Soy Intake Linked To Low Cholesterol Levels in Japanese

--1998--Diesel fumes lower sperm counhts in rats

--1998--Tobacco Advertisements Voluntarily Curtailed in Japan

--1997--Japanese Brain-Dead Donor Law On Organ Recovery Now In Effect

--1997--Epidemiology: Allergies To Cedar Pollen In Tokyo Double In A Decade