PSA Outshines Mammograms In Prostate Cancer Detection
Dr. David Barrett of Mayo Clinic says the PSA test is 18 times more sensitive than a mammogram for indicating cancer. He notes early detection benefits, quality of life after treatment, and advances like nerve-sparing surgery and new radiation approaches. The discussion emphasizes age, tumor grade, and stage guiding treatment.
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America
David Barrett
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Barrett
United States
Europe
No-No’s for quick workouts and safer aerobics
Weary warns against cardio junkies chasing nonstop effort and notes ACE’s top mistake is skipping stretches after a light warm up. Weary discourages hand weights in classes for safety and effectiveness. Fitness pros say machines are safer with correct use but treadmills and free climbers can harm posture. Downtown Y staff urge proper warm up and cool down to reduce stress.
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Weary
Ace
Nicole Flores
Fleming
Linn County flu shot schedule with multiple sites this week
Linn schedule lists flu and pneumonia vaccines at St Luke's Hospital Visiting Nurse Association and Healthy Linn Care Network for eligible residents. Dates run Oct 19 to Oct 24 at locations including Jane Boyd Center Drug Town Salvation Army Osco Lindale Mall Witwer Center Econofoods and more. Flu shots free for seniors with Medicare Part B. other ages pay 5 to 11 depending on age. Call 369-8844 for details.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Visiting Nurse Association
Healthy Linn Care Network
Linn County
Jane Boyd Senior Center
14Th Ave
Drug Town
Boyson Rd
Salvation Army
C Ave
32Nd St
Edgewood Rd
Notable NCI leader spotlights cancer research gains
Colette Freeman, chief of the cancer biology branch of the NCI, spoke at Coe College on investments in cancer research and advances over 25 years. She highlighted anti angiogenesis progress, gene therapy, monoclonal antibodies, and chemotherapy improvements while noting lengthy paths to human trials and funding shortfalls. Freeman cited declines in incidence and mortality since the early 1990s, with optimism for future lives saved.
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Shirley Ruedy
Colette Freeman
Clarence
Coe College
Division of
Cancer Biology
National Cancer Institute
NCI
Freeman
Iowa
Bethesda
Nci.nih.gov
Holistic Health Expo Sunday at Collins Hotel
The fourth annual Holistic Health Expo presented by Healthy Choices ’98 runs Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Collins Hotel and Convention Center. Free admission features information booths on massage, chiropractic care, aromatherapy and energy therapy. Keynote at 2 p.m. by Dr Nicole Nisly, University of Iowa, who will discuss alternative medicine.
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Healthy Choices '98
Collins Hotel & Convention Center
Collins Rd
Karen Quarderer
Scott Jamieson
Nicole Nisly
University of Iowa College of Medicine
U of I
Mike Powell
Teresa Klepser
Katherine Kennedy
Arizona
Jack Robinson
Reiki
Gia Marie
Sandy Davis
Beverly Westra
W Gene Cretsinger
Janet M. Cuhel
Edward Wallace
Asthma Sufferers Sought for University Study
Iowa City residents with asthma are invited to participate in a University of Iowa study testing two marketed medications. Participants must be 12 or older, in good health, and use an inhaler as needed. Five visits to U Iowa Hospitals are required with compensation offered. Call Suzie Quinn at 800 356 1659 or 319 356 1659.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
U of I
Suzie Quinn
Health Notes and Blood Drives in Linn County and Decorah
Health notes list a Thursday talk by social worker Larry Maiers on Managed Health Care at St. Mark’s Lutheran. Blood pressure screenings take place Oct 26 at Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy. Red Cross blood drive is at Decorah High School with NHS sponsorship. HIV AIDS support groups meet twice monthly via the Rapids AIDS Project, with contact for meeting times.
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Alliance For the Mentally Ill of
Linn County
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Larry Maiers
American Red Cross
Decorah High School
Rapids Aids Project
Grant Wood Area
Rapids
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Second Ave
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At Home Healthcare
1St Ave
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