Local seniors reject new Medicare discount drug cards
An independent Kaiser Family Foundation analysis finds the new Medicare discount drug cards offer savings but many local seniors prefer other programs. The study notes widespread confusion from more than five dozen cards and limited enrollment, with some seniors seeing better benefits from veterans discounts or other free prescription plans. The cards promise about 25 percent average savings, with mail order options up to a third cheaper. however, Internet pharmacies and VA or Canadian prices also affect choices. The administration plans electronic signups to ease enrollment while comparing with preexisting cards remains unclear.
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Journal
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Canadian beef recalled over mislabeling and imports
A Pennsylvania firm recalls about 170000 pounds of hamburger patties containing Canadian meat not legally allowed after Canada's mad cow scare. Officials say the product poses no health risk. mislabeling as fine beef trim hid finely textured beef trim.
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Pain Management Center opens at Saint Luke's South Overland Park
Saint Luke's South opened the Pain Management Center to treat chronic and acute pain with diagnostic and definitive options. Physicians Peri Ananth and David Anderson provide inpatient and outpatient care, with NurseLine (816) 932-6220 for information. Robotic heart bypass performed regionally at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute by Emmanuel Daon, M.D. using off pump technique and a two inch chest incision. The procedure aims for quicker recovery, less trauma, and shorter hospital stay. Currently about 15 centers in the U.S. perform robotic heart bypass surgery.
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Overland Park
Saint Luke’s South
Peri Ananth
David Anderson
Kansas City
Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute
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MRI advantage over mammograms in high risk breast cancer
A Netherlands study shows MRI screening detects about twice as many tumors as mammography for high risk women, but costs and higher biopsy rates limit use for average risk. Experts say MRI is worth considering for those with faulty genes or strong family history, while routine screening remains mammography from age 50.
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Stephen Feig
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York
Society of Breast Imaging
Netherlands
Dutch Health Insurance Council
New England Journal of Medicine
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