Antipsychotic Use Linked to Higher Death Risk in Alzheimer Patients
A JAMA review of 15 randomized dementia trials involving 5110 participants found higher short term death rates among those given antipsychotics. About 3.5 percent died versus 2.3 percent on placebo after 10 to 12 weeks, with most participants having Alzheimer's and an average age of 81. Longer term effects remain unclear.
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Health related events offered by non profits in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Listings cover MercyMoms Club Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids Red Cross Blood Drive flu vaccination and multiple support groups including survivors bereavement brain injury diabetes and obesity programs. Events run across Cedar Rapids Iowa City Olin Traer Marion and surrounding areas with phone lines for registration and information.
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American Red Cross
Olin High School
Olin
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
1540
Second Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
E. College St
Iowa City
Sediacek
Mercy Medical Center
Katz Cardiovascular Center
Brandis Negrin
Linn-Mar High School
Upper Commons
N. 10Th St
Marion
Bloodcenter.org
Fiserv
Wiley Blvd
Public Health Clinic Offers Flu Shots and Lactation Support
Flu shots available by appointment at Witwer Senior Center Cedar Rapids on Wednesday 9 30 to 11 30 a m with cost 20 for ages 14 to 54. Breastfeeding Support Group runs 10 30 a m to noon at Mercy Medical Center Birthplace Classroom with lactation consultant on site. For information call the number provided.
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Birthplace
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
American Red Cross
Grant Wood
Rockwell Dr
Iowa Room
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
Lindale Mall
First Ave
Johnson County Senior Center
S. Linn St
Owa City
Kris Thompson
Des Moines
Marion
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Second Ave
Atrium
Mercy
Visiting Nurse Association
Third Ave
Iowa
Blairs Ferry Rd
Bloodcenter.org
Traer
Traer Public Library
Kupka Cultural Center
Mary Steffensmeier
CDE
Victor Lavrinenko
Covenant Clinic
Gregory Randolph
PAC
Gladbrook
Mary Monroe
BSN
Covenant Cardiac Rehab
McAuley Room
Mercy Medical Plaza
Hallagan
Call
Witwer Senior Center
Cardio Tennis Aims to Broaden Tennis Participation
Cardio Tennis brings players of all levels to the court for high heart-rate workouts. Proponents say it packages tennis as fitness, attracting former non players and existing players seeking cardio. Local participants note faster movement and stronger play, while pros emphasize it complements but does not replace traditional lessons.
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Jan Flynn
Cedar Rapids
Westfield
Tennis Industry Association
Jim Braugh
South Carolina
Flynn
Braugh
Faye Williams
Monticello
Eells
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