Timing of solid foods linked to juvenile diabetes risk
A University of Colorado study and a Munich study suggest introducing solid foods too early or too late may raise the risk of antibodies linked to juvenile diabetes in at risk children. Researchers caution the findings are preliminary and should not change feeding practices yet.
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University of Colorado
Germany
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American Medical Association
Jill Norris
Norris
Diabetes Research Institute
Munich
Buzzing insoles show promise to aid elderly balance
London based study reported in The Lancet uses battery powered vibrating insoles to enhance balance in elderly volunteers. Young participants also improved, suggesting broader use. Researchers say technique may reduce fall risk but require tests during walking and daily actions. funded by NIH with Boston University and Harvard Medical School teams.
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England
Lancet Medical Journal
Mary Tinetti
Yale University School of Medicine
U.S. National Institutes of Health
Boston University
Harvard Medical School
James Collins
Collins
22 Percent Loss of Balance and Dizziness Reported
A medical brief notes 22 percent of cases involve loss of balance dizziness fainting or seizure while 19 percent are attributed to other causes. The summary highlights balance disturbances and related events.
Community Flu Shots At Ottawa County Market
Flu shots available 9 am to 1 pm Saturday October 11 at Ottawa County Market 2138 Princeton Circle Drive for the public. Fee 18 dollars for general public and free to Medicare B beneficiaries. Also lists area support groups including Ottawa AA First Baptist Church and Narcotics Anonymous at First United Methodist Church and a domestic violence survivors group with hotline numbers.
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Princeton Circle Drive
Medicare Boards
Ottawa
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Hickory
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Aging mother finds guardian for daughter with Down syndrome
Virginia Lockhart, 81, of Topeka, arranged guardianship for her daughter Gina, 39, who has Down syndrome, selecting Linda Pere, 58, to be her caretaker after Lockhart’s death. Pere, funded by a local agency, will manage Gina’s care while Lockhart set up a trust to cover future expenses. Gina lives parts of the week with Pere and part with Lockhart, attends TARC programs, works at Burger King, and participates in Special Olympics.
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Topeka Capital-Journal
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Community Developmental Disabilities Organization Department
TARC
Shawnee
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Pete
Linda
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