Description: Man with AIDS undergoes experimental treatment (CD4) at Mass. General Hospital. Thus far, he suffers no poor side effects. Nurse puts blood pressure cuff on patient. Clinical trial.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/29/1988
Description: Inmates with AIDS get inadequate medical attention & pose health threat to others in prison. Robert Rufo says county jail infirmary not equipped to treat communicable diseases.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/25/1988
Description: Nurse Connie Hagerty runs adult AIDS program at Boston City Hospital. Weighs and talks with patient; looks at paperwork.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1989
Description: REP DAVID COHEN SUPPORTS BILL TO END AVERSIVE THERAPY FOR AUTISM. BRI (Behavior Research Institute).
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/26/1987
Description: While Bush is in World Trade Center, outside is abortion rights protest of Supreme Court decision prohibiting mention of abortion at federally funded family planning clinics. “Hail to the Chief” music.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/24/1991
Description: Children's Hospital doctor talks about justification for animal research resulting in human medical advances. Laboratory mice. Female physician examines boy. Syringe, vials, serum bag.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/28/1989
Description: PHILIP JOHNSTON, HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY, PC WITH MICHAEL DUKAKIS ON AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. Dr. Barbara Rockett of Mass. Medical Society.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/16/1985
Description: David Twitchell and defense lawyer and Christian Science spokesperson react to guilty verdict. Judge Sandra Hamlin gives jury instructions. Rep. John McDonough hopes to rewrite spiritual healing exemption in law. Laurence Tribe.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/05/1990
Description: Veterans Affairs Secretary will reconsider extending benefits to Vietnam veterans suffering cancer and other diseases from exposure to Agent Orange. John Kerry. Dorchester Veterans Memorial.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/15/1989
Description: Staff answers calls on Mass. Alcohol & Drug Hotline. Treatment facilities, especially for women, have long waiting lists. Detox centers and halfway houses cannot serve all the uninsured women in need.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/07/1989