Men delay ER visits during games study finds
An emergency medicine professor reports men seek ER care later during televised games. In a four hour window after 796 games, Baltimore VA Medical Center records show 13.2 patients per hour on game days versus 9.2 on non game days. The study notes a mix of minor and serious complaints like chest pain.
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Sandra Boodman
Washington Post
David Jerrard
University of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore
American College of Emergency Physicians
New Orleans
Jerrard
Baltimore VA
Close grip pull-up builds upper body strength
Fitness column by Nancy Cole explains a close grip pull-up to work the lats. Start with three reps, progress to five to ten with or without a spotter, and use a bench to modify if needed.
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Nancy Cole McClatchy
Screen vs Screen Lung Cancer Debate Grows Among Smokers
Washington doctors debate CT screening for lung cancer after a large international study found early detection possible but did not prove life extension. Experts caution about radiation risks and follow up, while hospitals offer scans from 175 to 800 dollars without guaranteed coverage.
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Oraormgson
Washington
New England Journal of Medicine
Weill Medical College
Cornell University
American Cancer Society
Ned Patz
Cancer Biolo
Lung cancer screening debate grows after IELCAP study
Washington radiologist argues for screening ages over 40 with smoking history citing IELCAP results showing Stage 1 cancer survivors. Duke researchers note awaited National Cancer Institute trial results around 2010 may define policy. Experts warn one study is not sufficient for universal screening.
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Duke University Medical Center
National Cancer Institute
Alex Kladakis
Washington Radiology Associates
Kladakis
Sedate vacations lose appeal for active baby boomers
A Seattle Times piece by Richard Seven highlights shifting boomer travel habits toward active, adventure driven trips. Surveys show more boomers avoid idle vacations, seek outdoor activities, and favor guided or small group excursions across destinations like Whistler, TerraTrek, Back Roads, Boundless Journeys, and Mountain Trek.
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Seattle Times
Leisuretrak
United States
West
Whistler Heliskiing
Whistlerheliskiing. Com
Whistler
Blackcomb
British Columbia
Canada
Olympic Peninsula
San Juan Islands
Community Calendar Highlights From Cedar Rapids Iowa Area
A dense listing outlines events in Iowa communities. Notable items include The Clumsy Lovers concert at CSPS, Flu Shot Clinics at Pharmacy Matters and VNA Health Suite, floor hockey for homeschoolers, a screening of The Secret, safety classes, meditation with Kelsang Wangden, and various local government meetings and senior center activities.
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CSPS
Third St. SE
Cedar Rapids
Legionarts.org
Scott Ct
Watkins Welcome
VNA Health
Iowa City
Johnson County Senior Center
University of Iowa Events and Readings Listed
International Mondays run noon to 1 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library. Contact 319 335 1433 or visit intl mondays page. Live from Prairie Lights features author Nicholas Delbanco at 7 p.m. reading from Spring and Fall at 15 S. Dubuque St in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Cell phone rules spark family battle over teens
A Michigan mother asks how to enforce late night phone limits on two 16 year old daughters amid conflicts over tracking, custody, and household rules. Dear Abby suggests confiscating phones at bedtime and asserts the bill payer sets the rules.
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Abby
Michigan
Wingman Helps Mother Rebuild After Divorce
Concerned daughter asks how to lift an emotionally drained mother who is adjusting post divorce while raising two teens. The guidance emphasizes personal responsibility, friendship, and seeking support from social groups or a therapist to regain happiness and stability.
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Amy
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