Health News Hall Attends Nutrition Seminar in Iowa
Dr. Rory Hall of Hall Chiropractic Center Ottawa attended a 12 hour nutrition seminar in Betten dorf Iowa. The program, led by Dr. Janet R. Lang, focused on natural hormone replacement therapy PMS pre menopause menopause and estrogen dominance and integration of chiropractic with clinical nutrition.
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Hall
Rory Hall
Hall Chiropractic Center
Ottawa
Bettendorf
Iowa
Janet R. Lang
Hospital in Wichita opens center for alternative medicine
Via Christi Regional Medical Center in Wichita opens a new alternative medicine clinic employing a nutritionist nurse acupuncturist and massage therapists alongside a doctor. The move follows a national trend as hospitals add therapies like relaxation training therapeutic touch and aroma therapy to attract patients and generate revenue. Local physicians question safety and licensing while the center aims to educate the public and provide coordinated care with doctors and certified therapists. Fees include a $200 initial consultation and various service charges.
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Wichita
Via Christi Regional Medical Center
National Center For Complementary and Alternative Medicine
National Institutes of Health
Via Christi Clinic
Medical Society of
Sedgwick County
Kevin Hoppock
Hoppock
Kathy Elston
Elston
Via Christi
Wesley Medical Center
David Nevill
Rick Wade
American Hospital Association
U.S
Harber
Drug costs drive up health care spending nationwide
The United States faces a record 1.2 trillion dollar health care bill with prescription drugs making up about 10 percent and projected to rise further. By 2010 total health spending may reach 2.6 trillion as drug costs grow annually. experts warn this shifts costs to consumers and governments without broader generic access and cheaper coverage.
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Health Care Financing Administration
Medicare
Katharine Levit
Gail Shearer
Consumers Union
Consumer Reports Magazine
Health Affairs
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Shearer
Rising preeclampsia cases alarm US mothers and doctors
The article notes a rise in preeclampsia affecting about percent of pregnancies, risk factors include age over 35 and multiple births, and outlines potential causes and treatments. It cites NIH initiatives and an 8,000-woman study on vitamins C and E to prevent or lessen severity, with cautious optimism about future preventive options.
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James M. Roberts
Pitts
Burgh
Magee Women's Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
NIH
Developing Countries
U.S
Roberts
Painkiller OxyContin blamed for deaths and crime rise
Kentucky and Virginia report rising overdose deaths linked to OxyContin with 59 deaths in Kentucky's mountain region and 32 in Virginia. Families describe deep pain from losses while officials and Purdue Pharma discuss safeguards and education to curb abuse. Critics urge stronger action despite acknowledged medical benefits for chronic pain patients.
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Hazard, Ky
Cindy Fugate
Norma Ratliff
Franklin McIntosh
McIntosh
Kentucky
Virginia
Joseph Famularo
Purdue Pharma
Stamford
Art van Zee
St. Charles Community Health Clinic
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