"There is no evidence that these type of scans can be used as a general screening procedure for confirming you are healthy or to diagnose a specific condition, " she says.

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"What the rules prevent is the same measure being reconsidered by general Synod without a special procedure, " he explained.

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Then University of Pennsylvania physiatrist Curtis Slipman persuaded him to try a new 30-minute outpatient procedure that repairs herniated discs using a needle, no general anesthesia required.

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In general, standard operating procedure in microscopy is a private, one-on-one, single user experience.

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The Palestinians sent Secretary-General Kofi Annan a letter as part of the formal procedure for convening such a session.

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Mei Xiang was put under general anesthesia for the artificial insemination and was expected to undergo a second procedure later Saturday.

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She added that the BDA supported the General Dental Council's (GDC) initiative to create a private complaints procedure.

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The procedure dictates that the Security Council must recommend to the General Assembly that a state receive membership.

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While many acknowledge that the general benefits of observing an operation should be available to everyone, such as demystifying a procedure or inspiring future doctors, many feel that to ensure the highest standards of patient safety public broadcast of surgery should be pre-recorded and not a 'live' TV event.

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