Veterans Affairs announces HCV centers of excellence
Dudley Coleman reports the VA will open two hepatitis C centers of excellence at Miami and San Francisco VA medical centers to coordinate treatment and research, educate patients and families, and learn to improve intervention strategies across the national system. The effort targets veterans with higher prevalence, aiming to ensure treatment for all in need.
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Barbed Wire Invention Story From Our Past
Fred and Ruby Squires recount the evolution of fencing from rock and timber to barbed wire. Focused on early settlers, pioneers, and the 1873 DeKalb fair where Rose inspired Haish Ellwood and Glidden. The piece also notes legal battles, proliferation of varieties, plus a closing reflection on truth versus error.
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Collingsworth General Hospital offers bone density testing
Collingsworth General Hospital now uses ACCU DEXA to provide bone density tests for women in the community. Osteoporosis affects up to half of postmenopausal women and a fifth of men, with bone loss beginning slowly and increasing fracture risk. The test measures mineral content in spine, hip, or forearm to assess fracture risk and guide prevention.
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