1-Cases of the human form of mad cow disease in Britain increased ______ 20% last year, and people living in the north of the country are most ________ risk, a leading scientist said on Thursday.
2-So far more than 100 people have developed the degenerative brain disease, which scientists suspect is linked _________ eating meat infected ________ bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease.
3-And compared with non-drinkers, those who consumed any alcohol regularly were more likely to show brain atrophy--with the risk increasing _________ tandem __________ alcohol use.
4-Yet in 50 to 84 percent of the cases, the acute infection progresses to chronic hepatitis C, a process that can take ________ to 20 years, according to the Jaeckel team and, a Dartmouth College Web site ________ hepatitis.
5-A statement from the EPA and a Labor Department division dealing ________ health and safety said metals levels were slightly higher than normal in run-off water from the site, but this was not a cause _________ concern.
6-________ a 20-year contract ________ the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Acambis is to supply an initial 40 million doses of a vaccine that meets modern safety standards. Clinical trials are due to start next year.
7-A U.S. official said this week that the first 40 million doses of the jab to protect ________ the deadly disease could arrive next year -- two years ahead of schedule. Acambis has an exclusive contract ________ the U.S. government to supply the vaccine.
8-The researches believe within 35 years, temperatures and soil moisture content in Minnesota will be similar _______ what Kansas is experiencing today. ________ extreme conditions, Minnesota's temperature and precipitation levels could mirror current data in Oklahoma.
9-"The survival rate of people who suffer cardiac arrests in London is similar ________ other parts of the country, but the LAS is committed ________ improving this figure."
10-Some psychiatrists are against its use, particularly __________ the patient's consent, but others believe it can be effective __________ dealing with life-threatening depression.
11-However, Mr Brewer points _________ that in any population of 30,000 people it is likely that _________ a three to four hour period somebody will have problems with their heart.
12-Other forms of depression include Seasonal Affective Disorder which is thought to be associated ________ the approach of winter and may be linked __________ lack of sunlight.
13-Anxiety disorders often respond well __________ treatment. This can include behavioural therapy, counselling to find _________ the cause of the anxiety, relaxation techniques and drugs which control the symptoms or correct chemical imbalances.
14-Each anxiety disorder has its own particular symptoms and differs greatly _______ normal feelings of nervousness. There are several possible reasons __________ anxiety disorders, including biological and environmental factors such as genetics, biochemical changes in the brain and traumatic life events.
15-Tattoos have become a sought-after fashion accessory among Iran's middle class youth. However, correspondents say that the sharp rise ________ drug use is the authorities' greatest cause _________ concern.
16-Some people can suffer allergic reactions _________ the drugs involved, while others can have difficulties _________ their heart rate or breathing.
17-There has been wide-ranging debate _________ whether anorexics should be force-fed or whether they have the right to literally starve themselves _________ death.
18-"Naturally, when a mother or a parent is bringing ________ children, she would have _________ mind that the children will take care of me during old age," she says.
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