The Garden of Nursing Roles Across Generations
Iris Alliser reflects on nursing history from 1965 to today, comparing the field to a flower garden with traditional roles like office and hospital nurses and nontraditional paths such as aerospace and hospice. She notes increased male nurses, nurse practitioners, and diverse settings from courtroom to cruise ship, ending with an Editor's Note on National Nurses Week.
Insurers accused of bias on Viagra
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists charges health insurers cover Viagra but deny female contraception, calling it gender bias. Pregnancy is a medical condition, says Luella Klein of Emory. An industry study shows about half of new prescriptions are reimbursed. at least 10 states cover Viagra for Medicaid qualifiers, while 12 states do not. many employer plans deny birth control yet cover Viagra.
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Few Americans tested for colon cancer despite risk
A congressional report notes less than a third of Americans are tested for colorectal cancer. Women are especially underserved due to myths that it is a man’s disease. The CDC says testing should start at age 50, but doctors often don’t push it and patients feel embarrassed.
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Louise Slaughter
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Congress
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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