Diabetes epidemic looms over U S children and adults
CDC researchers warn one in three children may develop diabetes in a lifetime, with Hispanic children at high risk. By 2050, 45 to 50 million Americans could have diabetes, up from about 17 million today. Experts call rising cases a conservative projection and note adults and youth are alike increasingly affected.
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U.S. Children Face Rising Diabetes Risk Says CDC
A CDC report warns that about one in three U.S. children may develop diabetes unless health habits improve. The odds are higher for minority groups with Hispanic girls near 53 percent and boys 45 percent, black girls 40 percent and boys, while white girls and boys are 31 and 27 percent respectively.
Widow of artificial heart recipient settles suit
Irene Quinn says her husband James Quinn did not know what life would be like with the AbioCor artificial heart before implantation at Hahnemann University Hospital. The suit alleges lack of warning and seeks $125,000 from the device maker, hospital, and advocate. The device has been implanted in 11 patients. 2 remain alive, with Tom Christerson living 17 months before his death on February 7.
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