New Pediatric Research Center Opens at Children's Mercy
Children's Mercy Hospital debuts a $17 million Pediatric Research Center on Hospital Hill in the Clinic and Research Building. The top two floors house labs in genetics, allergy immunology, endocrinology, neonatology, nephrology and surgery research as part of expanding the region's only pediatric medical center.
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Children’s Mercy
Children's Mercy Hospital
Hospital Hill
Randall L. O'Donnell
Low vision support group marks first anniversary in Garnett
The Anderson County group meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday March 9 at First United Methodist Church Asbury Hall Garnett inviting all ages to share low vision challenges. No charge. Separately FDA recalls Natureplex eye drops from Memphis for nonsterile production posing infection and possible blindness risk. refunds offered with receipt. call (886) 323-0107 for details.
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Asbury Hall
Oak St
Garnett
Natureplex
Ys Tennessee Company
Food and Drug Administration
Natureplex LLC
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Diabetes spreads locally warns educators downtown
Brenda Pfizenmaier of Ransom Memorial Hospital notes rising diabetes class enrollments and more new diagnoses. Experts from CDC and DHHS discuss under reporting, risk factors, and the Diabetes Detection Initiative pilot cities including Wichita. They describe high blood sugar findings, long term complications, and cost implications plus a contact for more information.
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Herald Star
Brenda Pfizenmaier
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Pfizenmaier
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
Federal
Department of Health and Human Services
Wichita
Linda Vogel
DHHS
Ndep.nih
Obesity Gap in California's Central Valley Poor
In Cutler California farm workers like Iris Caballero struggle to stock food yet are overweight and diabetic. Diet cost and time constraints push the working poor toward cheaper processed foods, while access to fresh produce remains limited. Nutrition expert Adam Drewnowski notes income limits drive weight gain among low earners in the Valley.
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Cutler
Calif
Iris Caballero
Caballero
Adam Drewnowski
University of Washington
California
Drewnowski
Center For
Public Nutrition
Changes in Medicare payments stir debate over cancer care
Doctors and patients worry about new Medicare rules affecting cancer treatment. Officials say the revised structure will not shortchange care under the 2006 coverage for expensive oral drugs. Advocates push for faster funding, citing examples like Anita Scherzer’s life improved by Gleevec after a late diagnosis.
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Washington
Bush
Norm Scherzer
Wayne
N.J
Anita
Scherzer
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