Health News: insulin pump presentation Jan 21 at Ransom Memorial
The American Diabetes Association Franklin County Support Group sponsors a 7:30 p.m. program on the MiniMed Insulin Pump at Ransom Memorial Hospital Conference Room A. Sherri Harrison of MiniMed and Jayne Altic of Commercial Federal Bank discuss managing insulin levels without daily injections.
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Franklin County
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Sherri Harrison
MiniMed
Jayne Altic
Commercial Federal Bank
Gilbert Martin
FDA expands use of Parkinson's brain implant device
The FDA expands Activa deep brain stimulation to both brain sides and a deeper target to treat Parkinson's symptoms beyond tremors. The two sided implants may address rigidity and dyskinesia, with studies showing improved motor function in 160 patients.
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FDA
Washington
Medtronic Corp
Food and Drug Administration
Itu
Head injuries linked to higher long term low mood
A study of 1718 World War II veterans shows head injuries in early adulthood raise the risk of major low mood decades later. 11 percent of those with head trauma report current major depression versus 8.5 percent with other wartime hospitalizations, suggesting persistent risk up to 50 years after injury.
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Chicago
Tracey Holsinger
Brenda Plassman
Duke University
General Psychiatry
Plassman
Robert G. Robinson
Ricardo Jorge
University of Iowa Psychiatry Department
Holsinger
World War II veterans show links between head injuries and mood
A study of male World War II veterans finds those who suffered head injuries during service have a higher prevalence of low mood than peers hospitalized for other reasons. Current low mood affects about 8.5 percent, with lifetime minor and major low mood reported at 5.3 percent and 7.1 percent respectively.
Doctors debate HPV testing for inconclusive Pap results
Washington AP report discusses AMWA patient guidelines explaining three options for inconclusive Pap tests and endorsing HPV testing as a key option. It notes uncertainties among doctors, potential need for further exams after a positive HPV result, and upcoming physician guidelines from major cervical cancer groups.
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Washington
American Medical Women's Association
Debbie Saslow
American Cancer Society
Saslow
AMWA
Digene Corp
Experts back spine device that spurs bone growth
Government scientists recommended FDA approval for Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft, a spinal implant delivering BMP-2 to induce bone growth. The device aims to treat spinal disc degeneration and may replace the need for hip bone grafting used in two stage fusion surgeries.
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Washington
Medtronic Inc
Medtronic
FDA
Dan Schultz
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