New science view on roller coasters health risks
The piece discusses rising roller coaster speeds and injuries, noting federal interest in possible regulation, industry safety claims, and medical concerns including rare brain injuries. It cites data from CPSC and a New England Journal of Medicine article about brain injury risk and subdural hematoma from rides.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
U.S
Edward Markey
Dmass
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
New England Journal of Medicine
Lead exposure links to delinquency sparks new research
Boston researchers presented studies at a joint pediatric conference showing millions more children may have lead related mental impairment and a strong link between early lead exposure and juvenile delinquency. Findings urge lowering acceptable blood lead levels and boosting prevention.
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Boston
Bruce Lanphear
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati
Lanphear
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatric Academic Societies
Allegheny County
Sig
Herbert Needleman
University of Pittsburgh
Needleman
Blood pressure drug may ease tamoxifen hot flashes
Study of 194 postmenopausal women on tamoxifen finds clonidine reduces hot flash frequency duration and severity with a median 2.2 fewer daily flashes versus 1.2 fewer for placebo over eight weeks. Oncologist cautions about combining hormones and notes side effects include dry mouth and low blood pressure.
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Philadelphia
University of Rochester Cancer Center
Kishan Pandya
Annals of Internal Medicine
Jennifer Aikin
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project
Pittsburgh
Reception planned for RMH administrator Larry Felix
Ransom Memorial Hospital will hold a reception from 3 30 to 5 p m June 13 in Conference Room A to welcome new administrator Larry Felix and his wife Leanna. The public is encouraged to attend and welcome them to our community.
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Larry Felix
Leanna
Saccharin Dropped From Cancer List In NIEHS Report
The 9th National Toxicology Report deletes saccharin as a possible human carcinogen while adding tobacco products, alcoholic drinks, sunlamps, and tamoxifen to known or suspected carcinogens. It notes rat bladder tumors from saccharin are not relevant to humans and cites decades of use supporting safety.
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Washington
National Institute of Environmental Healthy Sciences
Kenneth Olden
NIEHS
National Toxicology Program
Olden
American Cancer Society
The
American Medical Association
American Dietetic Association
American Diabetes Association
Food and Drug Administration
Congress
FDA
Alcohol abstinence drug shows promise in US study
A camprosate trial in 601 alcoholics across 21 medical centers found the drug most effective for those aiming to abstain entirely rather than cut down. Researchers from the University of Miami presented results at the American Psychiatric Association meeting, with Lipha s.a. planning US approval after federal review.
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Chicago
Barbara Mason
University of Miami School of Medicine
Europe
South America
Asia
Mason
Lipha S.a
Lyon
France
Psy
Chiatric Association
Anita Goodman
Lipha
United States
Curing change eyed to cut tobacco carcinogens
In Georgia and six other states, industry officials urge farmers to convert 45,000 flue cured barns from direct fired heat to vented systems. Nitrosamines form when combustion gases interact with tobacco alkaloids, potentially raising cancer risk. An $85 million fund would aid subsidies and loans, with up to $3,000 per barn for timely conversions.
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Tifton
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Lawton Matthews
Georgia Tobacco Com
Matthews
Moultrie
Bri
Tobacco Industry Leadership Group
Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corp
Department of Agriculture
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RMH
Bryan Johnson
Itapeterniale
W. Tecumseh
Paul Hays
Darren Myers
S. King
James Hogan
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Aaerwen
Fem
Vam
Wege
Vadluate
First Federal Bank
First Federal
Hanga
MO and KS
Nas
Dodo of
Birts
First Fadarol Bank
Sond
North Executive Drive
Kansas City
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