Seniors at risk from dangerous drug combinations
A NIH funded study of 2,976 older adults shows 10 percent use potentially harmful drug and supplement mixes, including warfarin with garlic or potassium with Lisinopril, risking bleeding or irregular heart rhythms. Experts urge discussing all medicines and supplements with doctors or pharmacists.
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John McClain and Shalonda Frederick illustrate the Medicare waiting period for the disabled. They face unpaid medical costs while they wait for coverage, amid rising treatment expenses and looming debt. Lawmakers weigh repeal as Obama pledges universal health care.
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The AP finds at least a dozen patients held in seclusion for months or years in various states amid legal gaps and weak oversight. Advocates urge restraint reform while hospitals cite safety and treatment challenges. Examples include Virginia and cases in Connecticut, Florida and Oregon.
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