Esophageal cancer awareness and early warning signs
Reader questions about esophageal cancer and prognosis. The letter outlines ACS and NCI statistics, common symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, risk factors including Barrett's esophagus and smoking, treatment options, and advice to seek second opinions and clinical trials. It also cites Mayo Clinic rankings and provides contact information for cancer resources.
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Cedar Rapids
ACS
Cancer.org
NCI
Incontinence Implant Gains FDA Backing in Iowa Program
Dr Kreder explains Interstim implants help urge incontinence by stimulating the bladder nerve. The device includes a lower back electrode and flank controller, with an eight year battery life and programmable settings. About 30 test stimulations and 10 permanent implants have been performed with strong patient improvements.
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Kreder
Iowa
Insurance hurdles delay permanent Interstim implant success
Kreder and colleagues trialed several medications for UI until Interstim Therapy showed promise with a test unit. After insurance balked at a permanent implant, Troutman wrote a detailed account and urged reconsideration. By June 26 the device was implanted and activation followed eleven days later, markedly improving her mobility.
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Kreder
Troutman
Iowa City
Building stronger bones
Dr Leslie Riley outlines osteoporosis as a common, treatable condition affecting about 25 million Americans with up to 1.3 million fractures yearly. Risk factors include race, small frame, family history, smoking, alcohol, and female sex. Prevention through diet exercise and calcium is key with screening guiding care. Call UI Family Care at 339-1061 for more information.
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University of Iowa Family Care
Trevose diet program keeps weight off long term
The Trevose Behavior Modification Program in Pompano Beach and the Delaware Valley uses calorie counting and weekly support groups to help participants lose and maintain weight. Studies cited show participants retain substantial losses years later, with ongoing maintenance and rigid group rules.
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Knight Ridder
Pompano Beach
Fla
Delaware Valley
Lita Talus
Philadelphia
International Journal of Obesity
Orlistat
Trevese
Janet Latner
Rutgers University
Mary Jackson
Shirley Neidorf
Talus
Pennsylvania
Revisions for rescuers under new CPR guidelines
The American Heart Association issued updated CPR guidelines to reduce errors by checking for signs of circulation and pulse before chest compressions. It advises providing 15 compressions per two breaths with one or two rescuers and five to one when two rescuers are present, while avoiding abdominal thrusts and blind mouth sweeps. It also covers foreign body airway checks and Heimlich maneuvers during CPR.
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The
American Heart Association
Health notes on Cedar Rapids support groups
Empty Arms Support Group meets at 7 30 p m tonight in St. Luke s Formal Lounge Cedar Rapids for parents who have lost an infant miscarriage or stillbirth. Homicide Support Group meets at 7 p m Tuesday at St. Luke s Hospital Schwartz C Cedar Rapids for those who have lost a loved one to homicide. Call 365 3485 or 398 3574 for details.
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St. Luke’s Formal Lounge
Cedar Rapids
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