Best ways to apply ice for injuries and recovery
Lisa Liddane reviews RICE basics and practical ice therapies for Sprains and strains. Different methods including ice immersion ice bags gel packs frozen peas and chemical cold bags are described with durations and cautions on avoiding frostbite. Practical tips from therapists and doctors emphasize comfort fit and timing for optimal relief and healing.
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Journal
Physician and Sportsmedicine
Carlos Prietto
Orange
Easier Hip Implants May Change Recovery Time
A Chicago doctor with Oregon and Canada colleagues uses two small incisions and new tools to insert hip joints without dislocating the hip. The method, tested with 120 patients, aims for less pain and faster return to work, with preliminary reports of same-day discharge and strong short term results.
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Washington
Sally Heinzen
Chicago
Oregon
Canada
Richard Berger
Rush- Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center
Montreal
Portland
Ore
Zimmer Inc
Berger
Heinzen
Kenosha
Wis
New Hip Replacement Procedure Cuts Incisions
About 250000 hip replacements annually use a standard approach with a 12 inch incision and four to five day hospital stay. A new method uses two 1.5 inch incisions, same parts, aiming for less invasion and often same day discharge. A 6 inch rod is placed inside the femur and rotated to connect to the artificial ball.
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Berger
John Callaghan
University of Iowa
American Association of
Hip and Knee Surgeons
Research shows behavior therapies may help chronic fatigue syndrome
A JAMA review of 44 studies from 1986 to last year finds behavior based therapies like exercise may be among the most effective treatments though data are scarce. Medications show less conclusive results and lack of consensus on causes and who is afflicted hampers research. An editorial warns the review could reinforce the view that the illness is psychological.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
JAMA
Underdiagnosed PAD Linked to Heart Risks in US
An AP report based on JAMA findings states peripheral arterial disease affects more Americans than once thought and is often missed. Doctors may overlook PAD because leg pain is not always present, leaving patients at least four times higher risk of heart attack or stroke without proper treatment.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Amgen anemia drug Aranesp wins FDA approval
The FDA approved Amgen Corp.’s Aranesp to treat anemia in chronic kidney failure patients. It is not a breakthrough but reduces shot frequency per week compared with existing treatments. Anemia is common in dialysis and pre dialysis kidney failure due to low erythropoietin.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Amgen Corp
Calendar of local health support and fitness groups
A dense listing of ongoing and upcoming health and wellness meetings across Southern Illinois. It includes alternative health talks at Murphysboro United Methodist Church with Erik Cornett, various Alzheimer’s support sessions in Anna Marion and SENTERO. arthritis, coping with cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, HIV testing, immunizations, blood pressure clinics, and weight loss programs in multiple counties plus swim and exercise groups. Numerous contact numbers accompany each item.
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Knight Ridder Newspaper
Chicago Bulls
Michael Jordan
Randy Pinkerton
Think Physical Therapy
Tustin
Calif
Lisa Liddane
The
Orange County Register
Register
P.O
Santa Ana
Illiddane
Ocregister
Lauren Neergaard
Associated Press
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke
Thur
Murphysboro United Methodist Church
Erik Cornett
Union County Hospital
Anna
Parkway Manor
Marion
Jan Waddell
Jackson County
Sentero
Helen Porter
Williamson County
Herrin
Benton
Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Margie Coleman
Herrin Hospital
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy
Union County Hospital District
Franklin Williamson
Mon
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro
SIREA
Franklin-Williamson
University of Illinois Extension
Franklin County
Thor
Adolescent Health Center
Marie Blankenship
Jackson County Health Department
IDPA
Monroe Randolph
WIC
Chester
Delta Health and Wellness Center
First Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg Medical Center
SIU
Saluki Masters Swim Club
Old City Hall
Mound
Ernestine
Anne
Atlasta
Fern
Herrin Church of Christ
16Th St
du Quoin
First United Methodist Church
Johnston City
Debra Cobb
Trinity Methodist Church
N. Sunnyslope
West Frankfort
Betty
Marion Memorial Hospital
Www
Marionmemorial.com
Newart
Heidi
Carl Orlovich
Lorelei
Lindsey Powell
Amanda
Coy
Cassandra Emery
David Jones III
Dayna
Randy Williams
Holly
Chad Schmid
Tina Chappell
Evelyn Gardipee
Anita
Ray Edmonds
Lisa Fitzwilliam
Stuart Marshall
Rachel
William Davidson
Amanda Thompson
Quentin Webb
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