Medical advances bring new answers to incontinence
Washington AP report outlines how incontinence in the elderly drives nursing home placement yet is largely treatable. Dr. Alan J. Wein cites cost estimates, treatment avenues including scheduling, biofeedback, drugs, electrical stimulation, and improved surgical options. He notes 80 to 90 percent success for artificial urinary sphincters and stresses broader awareness among physicians.
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Alan J. Wein
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
National Kidney Foundation
Wein
American Health Care Association
Linda Keegan
Ms. Keegan
Mr. Wein
Health seminars on knee injury at TJ High School
Physical Therapy and Sports Fitness Associates sponsors two health seminars on knee injury and recovery on May 2. The Mechanisms of Knee Injuries debates at 7 p.m. and Knee Bracing: Functional Versus Prophylactic at 8 p.m. will be held at Gov. Thomas Johnson Senior High School Frederick in Room 12 Motter Avenue and Market Street. Free public attendance.
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Physical Therapy and Sports Fitness Associates
Gov. Thomas Johnson Senior High School
Motter Avenue
Market Street
Frederick
Nominations Sought for Maryland Fitness Awards
The Maryland Commission on Physical Fitness seeks nominations of individuals and organizations with outstanding contributions to physical fitness. Maryland residents may submit by May 20. Contact Maryland Commission on Physical Fitness DHMH 201 W Preston St Baltimore MD 21201 or call 301 225 5888.
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Maryland Commission On Physical Fitness
State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryland
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
W. Preston St
Baltimore
Quick release after heart attack eyed in study
A New England Journal of Medicine study from the University of Michigan reports that about 15 percent of heart attack patients might be safely discharged after three days. Among 507 patients, 40 went home after three days with no deaths or major complications over six months, suggesting potential $280 million annual savings if adopted.
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United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
University of Michigan Medical Center
New England Journal of Medicine
Gregory D. Curfman
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