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What’s News! May 5 - 11, 2008
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Health:
- Advances in treatments for enlarged prostates: Drugs, including those such as Viagra and Botox, have become the new focus in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The Los Angeles Times, May 12.
- That Must Be Bob. I Hear His New Hip Squeaking: Some patients’ noisy artificial hips are interrupting daily life and raising questions about more serious problems. The New York Times, May 11.
- Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery: But researchers found patients wanted minimally invasive procedure more often, despite drawbacks. HealthDay, May 9.
- Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics: Painful joint condition hinders exercise that helps manage both conditions, experts say: HealthDay, May 8.
- Guidelines - Test men for osteoporosis: Men ages 65 and older should get screened for osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease once thought of primarily as a woman's problem, a physicians group said today. USA Today, May 6.
- Senior Citizens Offered Help in Dealing with a Diabetes Diagnosis: Almost 10.5 million adults aged 60 and older in the U.S. have diabetes. Senior Journal, May 6.
- Fish oil supplements help heart disease patients: But, doctors say, fish oil has no documented benefits for people without a cardiac problem. The Los Angeles Times, May 5.
- Older Patients Want Specialized Medical Care: Young and old people use healthcare differently. While a young person might go to a doctor to get a prescription for new contact lenses or to seek antibiotics for a sinus infection, older people are more likely to see a doctor regularly to help manage and treat chronic conditions like high cholesterol or hypertension. U.S. News and World Report, May 5.
Medicine:
Medicare:
- Hard Sell to Medicare Insurance Buyers Would Get Softer Under New Rules: The Bush administration proposed on Thursday to crack down on the aggressive marketing of private Medicare insurance plans by outlawing unsolicited visits and telephone calls to beneficiaries, regulating commissions paid to sales agents and increasing the fines that could be imposed on insurers. The New York Times, May 9.
- States Look to Rein In Private Medicare Plans: State officials say they will soon ask Congress for more power to regulate the marketing of private Medicare insurance plans to older Americans because they are still receiving complaints of high-pressure sales tactics that have led some beneficiaries to sign up for unsuitable policies. The New York Times, May 5.
Personal Finance:
- Reverse mortgages aren't the only option for seniors: Reverse mortgages are one way for house-rich but cash-poor seniors to tap into their equity without having to sell. But there are other options to consider as well. Los Angeles Times, May 11.
- Boomers' spending goes bust: Fear of a protracted recession has hit the affluent baby boomer segment of the population, prompting them to downsize their lifestyles. MarketWatch, May 6.
Fraud:
- Identity thieves prey on patients' medical records: Doctors' offices, clinics and hospitals are a fruitful hunting ground for identity thieves, who are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal patient information, lawyers and privacy experts say. USA Today, May 7.
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