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Possible Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency, Alzheimer's Disease And Vascular Dementia
There are several risk factors for the development of Alzheimer"s disease and vascular dementia. Based on an increasing number of studies linking these risk factors with Vitamin D deficiency, an article in the current issue of the Journal of Alzheimer"s Disease (May 2009) by William B. Grant, PhD of the Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center (SUNARC) suggests that further investigation of possible direct or indirect linkages between Vitamin D and these dementias is needed.
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A New Government-Run Plan Would Impose Significant Financial Losses On California Hospitals
Many California hospitals would face substantial net losses if there were a large scale shift of individuals with private coverage to a government-run plan that reimburses providers at Medicare rates or Medicare rates plus 10 percent, according to a new hospital-by-hospital analysis released today by America"s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), based on data from California"s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).
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Some people say they never forget a face, a claim now bolstered by psychologists at Harvard University who"ve discovered a group they call "super-recognizers": those who can easily recognize someone they met in passing, even many years later.
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Survey Reveals Public's Concerns About Prescription Medication Overdose Risks Following Death Of Michael Jackson

Survey results released by The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) revealed the effects of publicity around Michael Jackson"s alleged prescription drug misuse. More than 200 pharmacists who work in home, ambulatory, and chronic care practices responded to the survey conducted on July 1, 2009. Twenty-eight percent of pharmacists surveyed said patients are asking more questions about the risks of prescription pain medications since the publicity surrounding Michael Jackson"s death. "While circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson"s cause of death are still speculative, the media attention has opened dialogue about the dangers of prescription drug abuse," said ASHP president Lynnae M. Mahaney, M.B.A., FASHP. "Medications can make a tremendous difference for people suffering with chronic pain and these patients should seek treatment," she adds. "However, these medications are extremely powerful and when used improperly they can cause serious harm, even death." ASHP reminds consumers that pharmacists, especially those in with expertise in pain management and palliative care, can guide therapy that effectively manages pain while minimizing concerns for abuse and addiction. ASHP recommends that consumers take the following steps to ensure the safe use of their medications: - Keep a list of your medications to share with your pharmacist and other health-care providers (know what medicines you are taking and on what frequency, the dose, and how to take the medications), - Use one pharmacy or pharmacies that can access your medication records through interconnected computer systems so all prescription medicines can be checked for interactions, and, - Ask your pharmacist when you have questions about your medications. ASHP also offers My Medicine List® on SafeMedication.com, which allows consumers to easily keep track of medications to help prevent drug interactions and other problems. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists


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