Survive strokes by knowing symptoms
Aged health advisory from Ransom Memorial Hospital outlines stroke basics and how to recognize signs. It notes that 43 percent of Americans cannot name a stroke symptom and urges calling 911 for sudden face or limb weakness, vision trouble, confusion, balance loss, or a severe headache.
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Experts warn Americans overclean, risk weakening immunity
Atlanta AP report notes growing obsession with antibacterial products and scrubbing, with experts like Tufts geneticist Stuart Levy arguing overcleanliness may harm immunity by killing good germs. Procter & Gamble counters, citing health improvements and rising antibacterial sales, while critics urge trust in soap and water and aging hygiene habits.
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Stuart Levy
Tufts University
Kelly Andrum
Procter & Gamble Co
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Panel Opposes Over Counter Cholesterol Pill
Government advisers rejected over the counter sale of Mevacor and similar statins for moderately high cholesterol. Mevacor and Pravachol would target about 15 million Americans, but panelists warned patients may misjudge suitability and testing is required to monitor results.
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Edwin Hemwall
Merck & Co
American Medical Women's Association
Association of Black Cardiologists
Food and Drug Administration
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FDA
Richard Neill
University of Pennsylvania
William Tamberlane
Yale University
Eve Slater
Thomas Pearson
University of Rochester
Hospital clown brings laughter to Salina nurses
Bill Peterson, a 49 year old hospital administrator and performer, travels Kansas to boost morale with themed acts. He entertains as Miss Piggy Elvis and other characters, delivering humor to reduce the rigors of healthcare life. He says laughter is therapeutic for patients and staff alike.
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Bill Peterson
Herington Municipal Hospital
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Randy Peterson
Salina Regional Health Center
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Kansas
Miss Piggy
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Helga
Centre High School
Lost Springs
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Herington High School
Memorial Hospital
McPherson
Paula Zielke
Checklists aim to cut spine and brain injury tests in ERs
Two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine show checklists can rule out the need for X rays of the upper spine or CT scans in many emergency cases. UCLA and LSU researchers warn one missed injury requires testing. editors call for broader confirmation and immediate use in practice.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Jerome R. Hoffman
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American Academy of Emergency Medicine
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