Hysterectomies in U S decline ten percent in five years
ACOG report by Grimes Easterday and Riggs shows hysterectomy rates fell from 670 per 100000 in 1975 to 563 in 1980, with 725000 procedures in 1975 and 649000 in 1980. The study cites safer practice, alternative treatments, and debates over unindicated surgeries as factors shaping the trend.
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Elizabeth Mehren
Los Angeles Times Service
United States
American College of Obstetricians
Atlanta
David A. Grimes
Grimes
Charles L. Easterday
Boston
Joseph A. Riggs
Haddonfield
N.J
National Center For Health Statistics
ACOG
New Foot Powered Video Game Promises Exercise Fun
An indoor ski style computer game uses booted feet on a koyboard to simulate skiing and work leg muscles. More motion based games are planned with concepts like Cops and Robbers and Olympic Gold inspired by foot powered play. Author invites readers to write to Richard Simmons at The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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KGB
Utah
Richard Simmons
Cedar Rapids
Third Ave
Iowa
Eating disorders group meets at YWCA Thursdays
An eating disorders support therapy group for anorexia nervosa and bulimia meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. at the YWCA with nurse clinicians and peer support. Sponsoring hospitals Mercy and St. Luke's and the YWCA require pre registration. Call Cathy Keys or Cindy Reed for details. An earlier notice contained incorrect information.
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YWCA
Mercy and
St. Luke's Hospitals
Cathy Keys
Cindy Reed
Mercy Hospital offers short taped CEU programs for staff
Mercy Hospital provides several brief videotaped continuing education units for nurses and health professionals seeking independent study. Fees vary by tape and further details are available by calling 3986143.
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Mercy Hospital
Are OTC diet pills safe for weight loss
The column advises against OTC diet pills especially for people with blood pressure issues. It cites a Johns Hopkins study and a Thompson Medical witness, noting possible hypertension and stroke risks from misuse. It then suggests weight loss clinics and behavior modification as safer paths. The second question discusses estrogen replacement therapy for osteoporosis risk and notes alternatives like exercise and calcium. Joe Graedon signs off.
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Johns Hopkins
Thompson Medical Company
Thompson
Joe Graedon
Federal Trade Commission
People’s Pharmacy
Avon
Cedar Rapids
Third Ave
Iowa
Kirkwood nurses continuing education series begins
Kirkwood Community College launches its 1983 84 nursing continuing education with 36 workshops for nurses and health practitioners in September. The programs include Introductory Physical Assessment starting Sept 12 in Iowa Hall for RNs and LPNs at 38 tuition, plus a Sept 13 One Minute Managing for Health Professionals in Linn Hall. Telelink live broadcast covers several Cedar Rapids area towns. registration by phone with class numbers.
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Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Hall
Linn Hall
Kirkwood Telelink
Anamosa
Iowa City
Monticello
Shellsburg
Tipton
Vinton
Washington
Williamsburg
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