Screening gap shows sigmoidoscopy misses colon polyps in women
A government-backed study finds sigmoidoscopy fails to detect precancerous growths in about two thirds of women aged 50 to 79, twice the rate seen in men. Researchers urge colonoscopy as the preferred method for most women, noting its higher reliability despite cost.
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Boston
Philip Schoenfeld
University of Michigan
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Schoenfeld
New England Journal of Medicine
Two thirds of Type 2 diabetics fail blood sugar control
A AP report from Washington says two thirds of the nation's 18 million Type 2 diabetics lack blood sugar control, risking serious complications. Experts at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists meeting note many are unaware of their poor control, with A1C below 6.5 used as the target.
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Washington
Lawrence Blonde
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Paul Jellinger
American College of Endocrinology
Treasury eases time limit for flexible spending accounts
The Treasury Department announced workers can now spend untaxed wages in flexible spending arrangements for health care and child care later. The extension adds about 2.5 months, letting accounts emptied by December be used until mid March, easing end of year spending rush.
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Foster care policies vary on medical research participation
Health officials report wide state variance in authorizing foster children for research. The Bush administration is examining protections for vulnerable youths, with decisions involving supervising judges, foster-care staff, and guardians.
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Study urges extending foster care to age 21 in Midwest
A Chapin Hall study of 736 foster youths in Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin recommends federal policy extend foster care services to age 21. Lead author Mark Courtney says 18 is unrealistic and many youths lack schooling or work while some face homelessness or jail. About 28 000 Iowa children are in foster care.
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Chapin Hall Center For Children
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Iowa Department of Human Services
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