Diabetes group to host eye health talk in May
The American Diabetes Association Franklin County Support Group sponsors a 7 p.m. May 21 presentation in Conference Room A at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Erica Farmer from Partner Heart of America Eye Care Center speaks on Diabetic Eye Disease, outlining treatable eye problems linked to diabetes. The group meets the third Monday monthly, except July, August and December. Call (785) 242-6556 for details.
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New drugs drive up costs of prescription medicines
A study by the National Institute for Health Care Management links rising drug spending to blockbusters for arthritis high cholesterol and ulcers. Of 9 000 medicines, the top 50 accounted for 44 percent of sales and 23 drugs drove half of last year s 20 8 billion rise. The report notes widespread advertising and aging use but questions remain about value versus cost.
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National Institute For Health Care Management
Nancy Chockley
Blue Cross-Blue Shield Insurance Companies
Alan F. Holmer
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Steven Findlay
Experts seek new ways to treat hip injuries
Experts warn hip fractures threaten many elderly lives and urge an action plan. Leaders of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons call for osteoporosis campaigns, routine risk screening, appropriate hospital stays, a coordinated care pathway, and attention to patients psychological changes after injury.
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Joseph Zuckerman
New York
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Allen Morris
St. Louis
U.S
Morris
Zuckerman
New York University Hospital
Medicare
Study finds elderly Americans more vigorous and longer living
An analysis in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows disability among Americans over 65 fell from 26.2 percent in 1982 to 19.7 percent in 1999, with more people self caring and many moving from nursing homes to assisted living as Medicare costs drop and health care advances rise. Researchers credit better education, diet, exercise, medical care, and attitudes toward science for the longer, more active old age.
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Proceedings
The
National Academy of Sciences
Kenneth G. Manton
Duke University
Manton
Richard M. Suzman
National Institute of Aging
America
U.S
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Platinum Gas Saver promises 22% fuel gain in cars
Boston's National Fuelsaver Corp markets the Platinum Gas Saver claiming a 22 percent mileage increase by injecting platinum into the air fuel mix. Government testing reportedly shows greater savings. device also claims carbon cleaning and octane rise, with 1 800 contact for details.
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Boston
National Fuelsaver Corp
Joel Robinson
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