Health News Class Starts Child Restraint Campaign
Franklin County Leadership Class 2001 2002 launches a child safety restraint awareness drive across the county. It will distribute materials and pledge cards at multiple locations. signers enter a drawing for 100 dollars in April.
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Teen girls crash risks rise with older brothers on road
Federal data show 16 year old girls make up a growing share of teen crashes, narrowing the gap with boys. Insurance experts cite increased miles driven and vehicle safety gains as factors, while advocates urge stricter early licenses.
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Linda Blue
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Costs of health care reach $1.3 trillion in 2000
U S health care spending rose 6.9 percent to 1.3 trillion in 2000 driven by higher prescription drug and hospital costs. Per person spending averaged 4637 dollars, with 15 percent of this out of pocket. Aging population and demand for new drugs push costs higher. economists warn continued growth.
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Katharine Levit
Health and Human Services Department
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Gail Shearer
Consumers Union
Consumer Reports Magazine
Cynthia Smith
Health Affairs
Healthaffairs
Consumersunion
Nation's blood supply nears winter shortage warning
The nation's blood supply has fallen back toward pre September 11 levels as winter strains donors. O negative stocks are tight while Red Cross and Americas Blood Centers urge renewed giving amid misconceptions and logistical delays. Donors are asked to reschedule during bad weather and donate every 56 days.
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Joyce Halvorsen
Community Blood Bank
Lincoln
Neb
Jim McPherson
America
California
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Elizabeth Neff
Central Florida
Jerry Squires
Orlando
Embryonic stem cells treat Parkinson's in rats
Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital researchers report embryonic stem cells injected into rat brains transform into dopamine producing neurons and ease Parkinson's symptoms. The study, online in PNAS, notes tumor risk and potential, with human trials possible in about five years if confirmed.
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Proceedings
National Academy of Sciences
Harvard Medical School
McLean Hospital
Belmont
Mass
Ole Isacson
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