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Baby Fae #294321

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Nov 14, 1984
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(Studio) Baby Fae's continued recovery from rejection process following baboon heart transplant reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(Loma Linda, California) Controversy over child's experimental transplant said fueled by information on parents' background; details outlined, discussed. [Dr. David HINSHAW - claims signs of rejection are reversing.] Loma Linda medical center reported refusing request of James and Marlene Ware for baboon heart transplant for their child; details given. [The WARES - discuss their situation.] [HINSHAW - denies Baby Fae's parents were pressured.] [Hastings Center bioethicist Arthur CAPLAN - accuses California hospital of being too secret; explains.]
REPORTER: Jerry Bowen

Reporter(s):
Bowen, Jerry;
Rather, Dan
Duration:
00:02:40

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