Mammograms and Hormone Therapy Spark Screening Debate
Reader notes raise questions about hormone replacement therapy reducing mammogram effectiveness due to breast density. Dr. Arnie Honick cites only about a quarter of users showing density changes and urges patients to tell technologists when on or recently on therapy. The column also discusses proposed smoking bans in bars and restaurants, tax increases, and a mayoral push for smoke-free workplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Women’s Health Network
Breast Cancer Action
Arnie Honick
Radiology Consultants of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Honick
Bloomberg
New York Times
Paul Pate
Nuts linked to lower death risk from sudden heart attacks
A study of 21,454 male physicians over 17 years finds that eating an ounce or more of nuts at least twice weekly lowers death risk from sudden heart attacks by 47 percent and from other heart disease by 30 percent. Alpha linoleic acid in nuts may regulate heart rhythm. Results may not apply to women.
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The
Washington Post
Archives of Internal Medicine
Roberts
Travel health basics and exotic diseases for travelers
The article advises that mosquito borne illnesses are widespread in many regions and explorers may encounter dengue yellow fever and parasites. It urges using travel medicine clinics and web resources for immunizations and outbreak info and to inform doctors about travel history. It also warns about returning with sexually transmitted infections from vacation flings and stresses safe sex practices.
Travel Health Advice for Travelers Diarrhea Prevention
Travelers should avoid raw foods with few exceptions and dairy products while abroad. Consume only bottled water and safe beverages, peel thick skinned fruits, and brush with bottled water. Use Pepto Bismol as directed and seek medical help for severe abdominal pain bloody stools or fever over 102 degrees.
Health notes stroke screenings and related events listed
Multiple events across Iowa venues offer stroke and vascular screenings, Easy Breathers sessions, survivor and caregiver conferences, Well Spouse support, and nutrition talks. Fees range from 5 to 95 dollars with preregistration and contact numbers provided.
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New York
Shirley Ruedy
the Gazette
P.O
Ruedy
L Uney
Kio
Sata
NY Villa
Zeub
Ai Cyrcurt
Earl Fishe
Rsbur
Muddle Management
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Africa
Southeast Asia
Central and
South America
Oceania
Lawrence Community Center
Anamosa
Blue Chip Inn
Monticello
Mount Vernon City Hall
Nassif Heart Center
St. Luke's Hospital
Hallagan Education Center
Mercy Medical Center
Rhonda Peterson
Minnesota
Operation
Stroke
Linn County
St. Luke’s Hospital
Helen G. Nassif
Seventh Ave. SE
St Luke’s Hospital
Judy Fitzgibbons
Silver Pines
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