Five patient traits predict future heart trouble after surgery
Research from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of California, San Francisco identifies five traits predicting post operative heart events in non heart surgery patients. Ischemia during recovery doubles risk over two years, while a prior in hospital heart event raises risk twentyfold. other factors include vascular disease, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease. Medical imaging like echocardiography may be overused in many patients.
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Chicago
Dennis T. Mangano
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
San Francisco
University of California
Journal of the American Medical Association
Mangano
Japanese Debt Crisis Deepens Credit Card Woes
In Tokyo a 23 year old clerk declared bankruptcy amid 6 million yen in debts from shopping sprees aided by credit cards. Japan issued 187 million cards in 1990 and bankruptcy cases rose to over 23,000 in 1991, with projections above 30,000. Credit card abuse tied to banks pushing consumer use, though experts note medical and other expenses drive reliance on high interest loans.
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Japan
Supreme Court
Kenji Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya
Older Americans favor political change over the young
A Times Mirror Center survey shows Americans over 50 favor changing political leaders more than those under 30. Over 50s also view government as inefficient more often, while fewer 18 to 24 year olds rate President Bush favorably. Voter thought and registration trends suggest rising participation potential.
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Times Mirror Center For the People & the Press
Donald S. Kellerman
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Kellerman
Bush
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