Travel industry braces for US Airways shutdown risk
Travel agents report heavy calls as US Airways faces a potential shutdown on Saturday to avoid walkouts by 10,000 flight attendants demanding higher pay and benefits. CHAOS protests sweep major hubs from Los Angeles to Boston while negotiations resume under the National Mediation Board.
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Diagnostic test using protein predicts heart attack risk
Linda A. Johnson reports researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital find a highly sensitive C reactive protein blood test predicts heart attack risk better than cholesterol screening. The studies, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggest using the test with cholesterol screening to identify high risk patients and guide preventive care. MRI may help detect heart disease in women at early stages.
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New CRP Test Could Improve Heart Risk in Women
A study from the New England Journal of Medicine shows postmenopausal women with high C-reactive protein levels face up to six times greater risk of heart attack or cardiovascular trouble. CRP combined with cholesterol measures outperforms LDL alone in predicting risk. screening costs about $20 and may guide lifestyle changes and therapies.
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State agency drops Blue Cross in PEIA switch
Charleston AP reports the Public Employees Insurance Agency halted Mountain State Blue Cross/Blue Shield, replacing it with Acordia National, Beacon Recovery Group, and a CIGNA unit. The move aims to save about $2 million yearly in admin costs. 140 layoffs are planned in Parkersburg and Charleston.
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State senator enters GOP race for Sliley's seat
State Sen. Steve Martin of Chesterfield County announced his bid to succeed U S Rep Thomas Bliley in Virginia's 7th District. He pitched strong anti tax and anti abortion themes while recalling his farm upbringing and early work to fund schooling. Del Cantor already launched his campaign to succeed Bliley.
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