Friday, 31. October 2008
AARP members in Nebraska support services and policies that allow for aging in place, both at home and in community settings, such as assisted living, according to this July-August 2008 survey. (8 pages)
Friday, 31. October 2008
The experiences and opinions of AARP members in Colorado in regard to consumer fraud and scams were examined in this state-wide survey. Members were highly concerned about being misled or taken advantage of by companies selling products over the phone (78 percent) or the Internet (52 percent); they were most concerned about becoming a victim of identity theft. (25 pages)
Friday, 31. October 2008
A report of survey results issued by the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy indicates that current government regulations requiring Medicare’s Part D prescription drug plans to include all drugs in certain designated classes could be costing US taxpayers an additional $511 million per year. A new law, which could lead to an expansion of the number of drug classes, could increase that cost substantially.
Friday, 31. October 2008
Help the Aged and The Brain Trust are co-hosting a gala fundraising dinner at Mosimann’s restaurant on 11th December in support of the Help the Aged ‘Disconnected Mind Appeal’ – a unique and major scientific study into the causes of mental decline, which can often lead to dementia in later life. Tickets are now available for the exclusive fundraising dinner at this prestigious London restaurant, run by Anton Mosimann OBE.
Friday, 31. October 2008
The Washington, D.C., councilmember who proposed a plan that would provide health insurance to thousands of uninsured district residents said on Tuesday that he wants to delay the program by at least a year to allow the district to create a $20 million cash reserve amid the recent economic downturn, the
Friday, 31. October 2008
More than 35 million people in Bangladesh, around a quarter of its population, face acute poverty and hunger. Dowry payments of more than 200 times the daily wage and costly medical expenses are major causes of this chronic poverty says research from the University of Bath.
Friday, 31. October 2008
With three specially focused sessions planned, the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis will offer orthopaedic surgeons a unique opportunity to discuss the specific clinical challenges of fracture healing and repair, and learn how best practice is applied in different regions of the world. Details of the orthopaedic sessions are available below.
Friday, 31. October 2008
On Wednesday, New York Gov. David Paterson (D), representing the National Governors Association, called for a new economic stimulus package that would provide “direct and immediate fiscal relief” for states, including a 5% increase in federal Medicaid matching payments for two years, CongressDaily reports (Cohn, CongressDaily, 10/29). Paterson at a
Friday, 31. October 2008
Vitamin E has been heralded for its ability to reduce the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and sudden death. Yet in some people, vitamin E causes bleeding. Scientists have known for more than 50 years that excess vitamin E promotes bleeding by interfering with vitamin K, which is essential in blood clotting. However, they haven’t been able to pinpoint how the two vitamins interact.
Friday, 31. October 2008
Title: RA Diagnosis Doubles Heart Attack Odds
Category: Health News
Created: 10/31/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/31/2008