Lawmakers tentative on funding e prescription for doctors
Lawmakers near agreement on a Medicare drug bill to create a federal grant program defraying e prescription costs for physicians. Debate centers on mandating versus allowing voluntary use amid concerns over technology readiness and patient charges.
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West Nile exposure reveals polio-like paralysis and screening gaps
Federal health officials report 5,861 West Nile infections and 115 deaths this season. Paralysis cases in northern Colorado, resembling polio, rise among otherwise healthy adults. A pool screening test misses some infections, costing about 300 million annually to switch to unit-by-unit testing.
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Health Talk and Breast Cancer Events Highlight Augusta
Gil 4 HealthTalk on WGAC-580 AM features Randy Cooper MD discussing breast cancer. Dr Stojanov joins University Hospital medical staff. Miracle Mile Walk for breast health set for Oct 25 at Augusta Commons with 10 registration and 9 am start. University Health Care System earns National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award for fifth year.
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Genetics and Breast Cancer Gene Talk at University Hospital
Christine Seward genetic counselor presents Genetics and Breast Cancer Is it in the Genes at University Hospital. Oct registration and dinner 5 30 p m program 6 p m University Hospital dining rooms 1 3 8 seniors club members 9 advanced registration 10 at the door seating limited to 75 call 706 736 0847 Mobile Mammography Screenings Oct 14.
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University Hospital
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M.D
Women HeartAdv TM program promotes prevention and action
The Women HeartAdv program in the CSR A region targets prevention early detection and treatment of heart disease among women. University research based on 500 telephone interviews reveals a gap between awareness and action with many women delaying physician visits during heart attack symptoms. Dr Lane notes the aim to empower women to seek rapid care and equip physicians to educate patients on reducing risk factors and heart attack awareness.
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