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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2001
Page
24
Practical guidance for avoiding and treating sunburns insect bites and stings and poisonous plant reactions. Recommends sunscreen hats long sleeves topical anesthetics hydrocortisone and insect repellent and notes when to seek medical care for severe reactions. Also advises rinsing tools avoid burning plant material and carrying a self‑medication kit.
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes returns to Iowa for the 33rd annual Summer Games at Iowa State University. Dental and vision testing run Thursday noon to 4 pm and Friday 10 am to 4 pm at Maple Willow Larch Dorm Complex with free glasses and protective eyewear. Additional clinics include Special Smiles Friday. Dr. Rhys Jones leads the dental team with volunteers from University of Iowa and Cedar Rapids. Opening ceremonies Thursday 7 30 p m at Jack Trice Stadium as 3 200 athletes expected and more than 11 000 Iowans participate statewide.
A 10 year follow up study of 129 GERD patients shows two thirds of those who had anti reflux surgery still used medications later. Surgery and meds produced similar esophagus complication rates, and surgery linked to higher heart disease death in the group. Further verification needed.
A series of health related meetings and services across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City include fibromyalgia support at Beems Auditorium on May 27 with Dr. Michael Brooks. a blood drive at Delaware County Community Center in Manchester. Feeling Fine and Balanced Body exercise classes at St. Luke's Center. a homicide survivor support group at St. Luke's Hospital. expanded services for males at Emma Goldman Clinic Iowa City. Crohn and Colitis support at Mercy Cedar Rapids. and a Total Joint Replacement program at Mercy Iowa City with Dr. John Langland, all offering contact numbers for registration or more information.
Massachusetts researchers found 69 percent of primary prevention and 47 percent of secondary prevention statin users did not meet National Cholesterol Education Program criteria. Among heart disease patients, 88 percent not on statins should have been, under NCEP standards. Aetna-US Healthcare funded the study.
Summers emphasizes early detection through simple screening before symptoms appear. He cites annual tests for those 50 and up, including fecal occult blood, flexible sigmoidoscopy or barium enema every five years, and colonoscopy every 10 years. Exercise is noted as a preventive measure.
Summers stresses the importance of testing after a suspicious finding, recounting a patient who underwent immediate surgery following a biopsy. He cites progress in noninvasive detection and warns that cure rates exceed 90 percent only if cancer remains confined to the bowel. Early diagnosis is vital to improve outcomes.
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