Alzheimer’s Disease: rising impact and research efforts
The piece outlines Alzheimer’s prevalence in the U S with estimates of 5 million affected and future growth to over 15 million by 2050. It notes high caregiver burden especially among women, costs near 200 000 per patient, and broad drug development with over 30 AD drugs in testing and federal funding exceeding 500 million. It mentions potential roles for estrogen therapy antioxidants and genetic insights while stressing thorough evaluation before therapy.
Mercy Medical Center launches lymphedema service in Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center begins a lymphedema program led by an occupational and a physical therapist trained in the Fedder technique. The service, opening April 9, provides manual lymph drainage and complete decongestive therapy, covered by Medicare and most plans.
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Shirley Ruedy Sazette
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy
Lerner Lymphedema Services Academy
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Community Health Programs and Support Sessions
Health notes list breast cancer screening methods at Mercy Education Center with Dr. Arnold Honick and Dr. Martin Wiesenfeld. Alzheimer’s support at St Luke's Hospital led by Pam Mannon, with contact. Midlife education class at St Luke’s Women’s Care costs $10 and preregistration number provided. T’ai Chi classes begin April 30 at Mercy facilities with eight sessions. Cedar Valley Lupus Support Group hosts a flare management session April 29 at The Heartland Center.
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Mercy Education Center
Mercy Medical Center
Arnold Honick
Martin Wiesenfeld
St. Luke's Hospital
Pam
Town & Country
Red Room
Cedar Valley
Heartland Center For
First Ave
Doctors urge restraint on antibiotics for respiratory infections
CDC and medical groups publish guidelines to cut unnecessary antibiotic use for healthy adults under 65. Most colds are viral and do not require antibiotics, and patients should avoid demanding them. Colds last up to two weeks. calls or web resources provide copies of the guidelines.
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The
Washington Post
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
United States
American College of Physicians
American Society of Internal Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
Infectious Disease Society of America
Snow
Doctorsforadults.com
Ecstasy and its role in dance clubs and rising danger
The drug Ecstasy appeals to young adults in middle class suburbs and is praised for a mellow glow. Users describe energy to dance all night while body temperatures can spike to dangerously high levels in clubs.
Ecstasy described as drug of the moment in Baltimore report
The Baltimore Sun piece cites federal agencies and experts on Ecstasy and its effects. It profiles dealer Angela Shroyer and the dangers of Ecstasy including hyperthermia and cognitive impact, plus costs and the legal consequences of distribution.
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The
Drug Enforcement Administration
Nsdoj.gov
Dea
Intel
Leshner
Shroyer
Baltimore
Angela Shroyer
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Bob Sample
Pharmacy Today
Johnson Avenue NW
Aol.com
Cedar Rapids Pharmacist
Kris Sargent
Mercy Cancer Center
Sally Buelow
Mercy Women’s Center
Dostal
Weber
McKinley Room
Vincenza Snow
American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
Yoga Institute
Dianne Harms
1St Ave. NE
Abby Hearing Aid Center
Center Pt. Rd
Baltimore Sun
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Nida.nih.gov
NIH
NIDA
White House
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
the National Clearinghouse For Alcohol and Drug Information
Health.org
the Partnership For A Drug- Free America
Www
Drugfreeamerica.org
American Cancer Society
Erskine Advanced Imaging Center
Leeman
First Avenue
N.E
Iowa
Aya
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