Public alerted to diabetes danger in Black History Month
Public health notice outlines diabetes risks in African Americans and a February campaign by the American Diabetes Association. Ethlyn Gibson will speak at Second Baptist Church and free blood sugar screenings occur at the Smith Hazel Center, Aiken Mall, and Wal Mart events in March.
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Second Baptist Church
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Wal-Mart
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Aiken Mall
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New diabetes guidelines flag when to refer to specialists
Aiken area doctors gain specialty referral guidelines to improve diabetes care. Endocrinologist Dr. Wendy Lane says the 11 specialties, including cardiology and ophthalmology, help primary care identify red flags for early specialist involvement-driven care. Over 100 physicians attended the conference that created and approved the guidelines.
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Wendy Lane
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Diabetes Treatment Centers of America
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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HIV therapy study rethinks cell rebound mechanism
In Nature Medicine researchers challenge the view that HIV rebound after combination therapy comes solely from new cell production. They suggest in patients with severe depletion, old cells return to blood after tissue trapping, offering circumstantial evidence for a faster initial rise.
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New York
Nature Medicine
Frank Miedema
Netherlands Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam Medical Center
Liver injuries linked to mountain bike handlebars
A University Hospital of Innsbruck report in The Lancet finds liver injuries linked to handlebars, noting eight of 52 emergency cases from 1995 to 1997 involved liver bleeding when bar ends struck the right abdomen. Researchers urge forward-leaning posture and foam-covered handlebar attachments to reduce risk.
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London
University Hospital of
Innsbruck
Lancet
Horoscope Birthday Year Outlook For Each Sign
Astrology column discusses a productive year ahead with quick problem solving and goal pursuit. Each zodiac sign gets tailored guidance on career romance travel finances and personal plans with cautions about honesty and timing.
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