U.S. Health Initiative Targets Aging Hispanics
Wednesday, 12. September 2007
Title: U.S. Health Initiative Targets Aging Hispanics
Category: Health News
Created: 9/12/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/12/2007
Bypass ‘Off-Pump’ Boosts Women’s Outcomes
Wednesday, 12. September 2007
Title: Bypass ‘Off-Pump’ Boosts Women’s Outcomes
Category: Health News
Created: 9/12/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/12/2007
Charities Urge Older People To Participate In ‘Long Overdue’ Consultation On Community Safety
Tuesday, 11. September 2007
Help the Aged and Age Concern Northern Ireland have urged older people to get involved in the consultation for the NIO’s Proposals for the Safety of Older People. The Charities are working with the NIO to facilitate four ‘listening events’ to ensure that the views of older people are given proper consideration during this process. The first event is happening on the 18 September 2007 at the Silver Birch Hotel, Omagh. [click link for full article]
Joint Project Aims To Reduce Slips, Trips And Broken Hips For Older Patients, UK
Tuesday, 11. September 2007
Falls are one of the most common problems among elderly patients and are associated with fractures, reduced mobility and hospital admissions, and also lead to a loss of independence and confidence.1 New data presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester shows how a closer collaboration between pharmacy and physiotherapy may improve care for older people who fall. [click link for full article]
Don’t Wait For A Crisis: Free Wellness Program To Help Plan Ahead For The Care Of Aging Relatives, USA
Tuesday, 11. September 2007
Are you prepared for the demands of your aging parents, relatives and friends? Join experts from Rush University Medical Center for a free wellness program on planning for the future and an educational health fair for caregivers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 29. This free event sponsored by Rush Generations and the Chicago Department on Aging will be held at the Searle Conference Center, located on the Rush campus, at 1725 W. Harrison St., Chicago. [click link for full article]
Life expectancy of Americans climbs to 78 years, longest in U.S. history
Tuesday, 11. September 2007
ATLANTA (AP) – The life expectancy for Americans is nearly 78 years, the longest in U.S. history, according to new government figures from 2005 released Wednesday.
Congo health minister calls for more aid to help deal with Ebola outbreak
Tuesday, 11. September 2007
KINSHASA, Congo (CP) – Congo’s health minister called for more help Wednesday in combatting an outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has killed at least five people in the first major outbreak in 12 years.
A team of experts from the U.S.
Aging baby boomers not a major burden to health-care costs: report
Tuesday, 11. September 2007
OTTAWA (CP) – Canada’s aging population will have little impact on the cost of maintaining a viable national public health-care system over the next 40 years, says a new report.
US health advisers recommend Bayer heart drug remain on market
Tuesday, 11. September 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) – A drug used to prevent excessive bleeding during bypass surgery should remain on the market despite being linked to increased risk of death and other serious side effects, U.S. federal advisers recommended Wednesday.
Suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease found in Britain, government says
Tuesday, 11. September 2007
LONDON (AP) – Authorities confirmed a new foot-and-mouth outbreak on the outskirts of London on Wednesday, just days after the government lifted livestock restrictions following the appearance of the devastating disease last month.