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NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE:
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“Doctors and Interrogators at Guantanamo Bay”
July 7, 2005, free full text
“Mounting evidence from many sources, including Pentagon documents, indicates that military interrogators at Guantanamo Bay have used aggressive counter-resistance measures in systematic fashion to pressure detainees to cooperate.”
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/353/1/6
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“Long-Term Outcomes of Coronary-Artery Bypass Grafting versus Stent Implantation”
“Conclusions For patients with two or more diseased coronary arteries, CABG is associated with higher adjusted rates of long-term survival than stenting. ”
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/352/21/2174 MAY 2005
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“Statins and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer”
“Conclusions The use of statins was associated with a 47 percent relative reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer after adjustment for other known risk factors. Because the absolute risk reduction is likely low, further investigation of the overall benefits of statins in preventing colorectal cancer is warranted”
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/352/21/2184 MAY 2005
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“The Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization on Morbidity and Mortality in Heart Failure”
(NEJM, 4-05)
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/352/15/1539
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“Intensive Lipid Lowering with Atorvastatin in Patients with Stable Coronary Disease” (nejm 4-05)
“ . . .an absolute reduction in the rate of major cardiovascular events of 2.2 percent and a 22 percent relative reduction in risk (hazard ratio, 0.78; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.69 to 0.89; P<0.001). There was no difference between the two treatment groups in overall mortality. ”
“This occurred with a greater incidence of elevated aminotransferase levels. ”
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/352/14/1425
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NEWS
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“Police probe timing of explosions, say bodies still trapped underground”
(USAT, 7-10-05)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005-07-09-london-attacks_x.htm?csp=21 &pubdate=Sat%20Jul%209%2009%3A49%3A24%20EDT%202005
“Tough fight expected over O'Connor's successor” (CNN, 7-1-05)
http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/07/01/resignation. next/index.html
“Manufacturer recalls 50,000 heart defibrillators”
(Newsday.com, 6-18-05)
http://www.newsday.com/news/health/ny-bzdefi0618,0,3 669873.story?coll=ny-leadhealthnews-headlines
“Report: Defibrillator problem withheld 3 years” (cnn, 5-05)
“Guidant disclosed the flaw in its Ventak Prizm 2 Model 1861 to Oukrop's doctors and told them about 25 other cases in which the defibrillator had malfunctioned. It did not, however, issue an alert to physicians until it learned the newspaper was preparing a story on the defibrillator.”
http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/05/24/defibrillator. problem.ap/index.html
“Hit by Friendly Fire” (Yahoo,6-19-05)
“Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel is angry. He's upset about the more than 1,700 U.S. soldiers killed and nearly 13,000 wounded in Iraq. He's also aggravated by the continued string of sunny assessments from the Bush administration, such as Vice President Dick Cheney's recent remark that the insurgency is in its "last throes." "Things aren't getting better; they're getting worse. The White House is completely disconnected from reality," Hagel tells U.S. News. "It's like they're just making it up as they go along. The reality is that we're losing in Iraq."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnews/hitbyfriendlyfire;_ylt=AsnKMTfJFctz8uK6nKn_VwkDW 7oF;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl
“Republican senators challenge Bush's Iraq optimism ” (Yahoo News 6-19-05) http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/iraq_usa_dc;_ylt=AkPMJqvp veeBDlDHdF_4OCwDW7oF;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNl YwMlJVRPUCUl
“Schiavo Autopsy Released
Brain Damage 'Was Irreversible' ” (WP, 6-15-05)
“Asked whether he had any regrets, Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.), who visited Schiavo at the hospice in her last days, responded, "None whatsoever." He added: "If a state court decides to take the life of someone, there should be a federal review."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article /2005/06/15/AR2005061500512.html?sub=AR
NBA Playoffs: “Game 7 Heaven” (Detroit, Miami 3-3 in series) (ESPN 6-6-05)
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2005/dailydime?p age=dailydime-050604
“Drug meant for symptoms treats a disease
In startling twist, experimental leukemia drug may be breakthrough” (MSNBC/AP, 5-16-05)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7864829/
“HIV tests urged for some colonoscopy patients
Pittsburgh-area hospital may not have properly cleaned instruments” (MSNBC)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7346188/
“Press Conference of the President” (G.W. Bush, 4-28-05) FULL TRANSCRIPT/C-Span
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/04/20050428- 9.html
“Every year after that the shortfall will get worse, and by 2041, Social Security will be bankrupt. ”
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EVIDENCE MEDICINE.COM ACCEPTS NO PAID ADVERTISING, NO FUNDING FROM PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES and supports a ban on tellevision ads of prescription drugs
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CONSUMER REPORTS FEB 2005
WWW.CONSUMEREPORTS.ORG
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“CELLULAR SERVICE: BEST CARRIERS”
(ONLINE ACCESS TO THIS ARTICLE REQUIRES PAID SUBSCRIPTION)
“VERIZON TOPPED THE RATINGS IN EACH CITY” (17 OF 17 CITIES SURVEYED)
T-MOBILE RANKED #2 IN 12 OF 13 CITIES SURVEYED
SPRINT RANKED #3 OR #2 IN 8 CITIES OF 17
CINGULAR RANKED #3 IN 8 CITIES, #2 IN 1 CITY OF 12 CITIES
AT&T FINSHED LAST PLACE IN 15 OF 16 CITIES (OFTEN IN SIXTH PLACE)
NEXTEL RANKED IN THE BOTTOM TWO POSITIONS OF EACH OF 4 CITIES SURVEYED
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MEDICAL UPDATES:
IDSA: “Flu Pandemic Coming, U.S. Not Prepared” (MARCH 22, 2005)
“Infectious Disease Experts Recommend Immediate Action”
http://www.idsociety.org/Template.cfm?Section=Home&Template=/ContentManagem ent/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=12436
BEXTRA:
“Another drug for pain off market”(USA Tod, 4-8-05)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-04-07-bextra_x.htm?csp=21&pubda te=Fri%20Apr%208%2008%3A56%3A52%20EDT%202005
“The Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization on Morbidity and Mortality in Heart Failure” (NEJM, 4-05)
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/352/15/1539
IDSA: “Flu Pandemic Coming, U.S. Not Prepared” (MARCH 22, 2005)
Infectious Disease Experts Recommend Immediate Action”
http://www.idsociety.org/Template.cfm?Section=Home&Template=/ContentManagement/Cont entDisplay.cfm&ContentID=12436
“Ximelagatran vs Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin and Warfarin for the Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis”
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/293/6/681
“Ximelagatran vs Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation”
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/293/6/690
“Amiodarone or an Implantable Cardioverter– Defibrillator for Congestive Heart Failure”
(NEJM, Jan 2005)
“Conclusions In patients with NYHA class II or III CHF and LVEF of 35 percent or less, amiodarone has no favorable effect on survival, whereas single-lead, shock-only ICD therapy reduces overall mortality by 23 percent”
http://content.nejm.org/content/vol352/issue3/index.shtml
C-Reactive Protein Levels and Outcomes after Statin Therapy (NEJM,1-2005)
“Conclusions Patients who have low CRP levels after statin therapy have better clinical outcomes than those with higher CRP levels, regardless of the resultant level of LDL cholesterol. Strategies to lower cardiovascular risk with statins should include monitoring CRP as well as cholesterol”
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/352/1/20
POLITICS / GOVERNMENT / ECONOMY:
“Bush says personal accounts aren't permanent solution”
“A Washington Post/ABC News poll taken March 10-13 found that 35% of Americans approve of his handling of the issue. “
“The accounts would do nothing to ensure Social Security's solvency as the big baby-boom generation nears retirement” according to USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-03-16-bush-news-conference_x.ht m
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MEDICAL GUIDELINES
CDC PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS
“· Adults should engage in moderate-intensity physical activities for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days of the week.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/American College of Sports Medicine
OR
· Adults should engage in vigorous-intensity physical activity 3 or more days per week for 20 or more minutes per occasion
– Healthy People 2010 ”
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/recommendations/index.htm
AHA 2002 Fish Oil Recommendations Still Get Little Attention:
“ . . . 1989 study in which 2,033 men with heart disease were given dietary advice on fat, fiber or fish. After two years the men who were told to eat fish at least twice a week had a 29 percent reduction in death. SEE LINK BELOW
Mediterranean Diet Revisited: Lyon Diet Heart Study; from AHA:
“Benefits of a Mediterranean-Style, National Cholesterol Education Program/American Heart Association Step I Dietary Pattern on Cardiovascular Disease”
“ . . . study was stopped early because of significant beneficial effects noted in the original cohort. Despite a similar coronary risk factor profile (plasma lipids and lipoproteins, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, body mass index, and smoking status), subjects following the Mediterranean-style diet had a 50% to 70% lower risk of recurrent heart disease, as measured by 3 different combinations of outcome measures . . .” http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/103/13/1823
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 2002 OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS /FISH OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
TABLE 5. Summary of Recommendations for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake
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Eat a variety of (preferably oily) fish at least twice a week. Include oils and foods rich in -linolenic acid (flaxseed, canola, and soybean oils; flaxseed and walnuts)
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Consume 1 g of EPA+DHA per day, preferably from oily fish. EPA+DHA supplements could be considered in consultation with the physician.
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Two to four grams of EPA+DHA per day provided as capsules under a physician’s care
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TABLE 4. Risk for Side Effects From Ingestion of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Clinical Bleeding
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“Children and pregnant and lactating women may be at increased risk for mercury intoxication from fish consumption but also are at low risk for CHD. Thus, avoidance of potentially contaminated fish is a higher priority for this group. For middle-aged and older men and postmenopausal women, the benefits of fish consumption far outweigh the risks within the guidelines established by the FDA and Environmental Protection Agency. Consumption of a wide variety of species within the guidelines is the best approach to both minimizing mercury exposure and increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake. ”
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/106/21/2747#TBL5
American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation Guide to Warfarin Therapy (2003)
(SUMMARY OF ELEVATED INR MANAGEMENT WITH SELECTED EDITS)
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/107/12/1692
“When the INR is above the therapeutic range but <5, . . . not developed clinically significant bleeding, and rapid reversal is not required . . ., the dose of warfarin can be reduced or the next dose omitted . . .”
If the INR is between 5 and 9 . . . not bleeding and has no risk factors that predispose to bleeding, the next 1 or 2 doses of warfarin can be omitted and warfarin reinstated at a lower dose . . . Alternatively, the next dose of warfarin may be omitted and vitamin K1 (1 to 2.5 mg) given orally . . . if the patient is at increased risk of bleeding.
. . . more rapid reversal is required to allow urgent surgery or dental extraction, vitamin K1 can be given orally in a dose of 2 to 5 mg, anticipating reduction of the INR within 24 hours. An additional dose of 1 or 2 mg vitamin K can be given if the INR remains high after 24 hours.
If the INR is >9 but clinically significant bleeding has not occurred, vitamin K1, 3 to 5 mg, should be given orally, anticipating that the INR will fall within 24 to 48 hours. The INR should be monitored closely and vitamin K repeated as necessary.
When rapid reversal . . . serious bleeding or major warfarin overdose (eg, INR >20), vitamin K1 should be given by slow intravenous infusion in a dose of 10 mg, supplemented with transfusion of fresh plasma or prothrombin complex concentrate, according to the urgency of the situation. It may be necessary to give additional doses of vitamin K1 every 12 hours.
In cases of life-threatening bleeding or serious warfarin overdose, prothrombin complex concentrate. . . with 10 mg of vitamin K1 by slow intravenous infusion; this can be repeated, . . . If warfarin is to be resumed after administration of high doses of vitamin K, then heparin can be given until the effects of vitamin K have been reversed and the patient again becomes responsive to warfarin.”
GUIDELINES QUIZ
2004 Cholesterol Guidelines Quiz
(1) QUIZ QUESTION:
ACCORDING TO THE NCEP/ATP 3 (2001) AND THE JULY 2004 UPDATE WHICH ARE TRUE?
A) “In high-risk persons, the recommended LDL-C is <100 mg/dL . . . <70 mg/dL is a therapeutic option . . .
especially for patients at very high risk”
B) “For moderately-high risk persons (2+ risk factors and 10-year risk of 10 to 20%), the recommended goal is
<130 mg/dL . . . <100 mg/dL is a therapeutic option . . .”
C) “Moderate risk: 2+ risk factors (10 year risk <10%)” LDL Goal: “ < 130 mg/dL”)
D) “Lower risk: 0-1 risk factors” LDL Goal: “<160 mg/dL)
E) All of above correct
F) Only A & B correct
G) None of above correct
GO TO BOARD REVIEW QUIZZES PAGE FOR MORE QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
CHOLESTEROL GUIDELINES (UPDATE OF NCEP/ATP 3 2001) RELEASED JULY 12, 2004 IN CIRCULATION: NEW GOAL of LDL<70 in highest risk patients, a consideration
Circulation abstract: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/110/2/227
Alternate NIH / NHLBI / NCEP Link to NCEP 3 Update http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ch
Groups blast new cholesterol guidelines (AP 7-16)
http://dailynews.att.net/cgi-bin/news?e=pri&dt=040716&cat=news&st=newsd83s55101&src=ap
“The new guidelines issued Monday by the American Heart Association and the federal government were aimed at preventing heart attacks. They were written by nine of the country's top cholesterol experts. At least six have received consulting or speaking fees, research money or other support from makers of the most widely used anti-cholesterol drugs.”
AHA 2002 Fish Oil / Omega 3 Recommendations Still Get Little Attention:
ARTICLE: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012101
2002 AHA Statement: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/106/21/2747
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BOOK SPOTLIGHT:
MEDICINE IN A PAGE (KAHAN) Quick Reference and Board Review Aid:
 http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=BQv1FIfH6 S&isbn=1405103256&itm=3
   
THE PIG BOOK (2005): HOW GOVERNMENT WASTES YOUR MONEY ($11.65)
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ISBN=031234357 4
AMERICA THE BROKE:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=BQv1FIfH6 S&isbn=0385513046&itm=1
RUNNING ON EMPTY:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?userid=BQv1FIfH6 S&pwb=1&ean=9780374252878
NEOCONOMY
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=T28ntewA GC&isbn=1586482297&TXT=Y&itm=1
 THE LIST (Story of the “Atlanta Child Murders”)
Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize - OUT OF PRINT but available from the author through eBay
“You might be surprised to learn that:
Wayne Williams was NEVER charged with, let alone convicted of KILLING ANY CHILD. Instead he was convicted only of killing two bearded adult criminals; one as old as he and the other older than himself.
The murders of children in the Atlanta area DID NOT STOP when Wayne Williams went to jail. The LAST child VICTIM was placed on the arbitrary list two months before Wayne Williams "went to jail." Yet others WHO HAD SEX with some of the victims; and who some of the VICTIMS SLEPT WITH on their last nights alive - convicted "child molesters" - went to jail at the time the last CHILD VICTIM was placed on THE LIST.
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While investigating a murder, police failed to find the body of the murder victim's murdered child under the seat cushion of a couch in the room next to where the mother's body had been found. This discovery was left to be made by child's paternal grandmother after police had "cleared" the scene.
NO ONE has ever even claimed to have seen Wayne Williams harm anyone, let alone kill anyone. People who claimed to have seen Williams with a victim on dates prior to their disappearances were referred to by the media as "eye witnesses." One of these sightings should have been known to prosecutors to have been impossible as the victim identified had been burried three months BEFORE the alleged sighting. One supposedly took place in a sports car the likes of which Wayne Williams was never shown to have had access. This testimony was given by a "witness" who admitted on the stand that he had "smoked some weed" before taking the witness stand.
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No weapon was found, NOT ONE piece of evidence which could even be claimed to have come from a victim was found in the Williamses' home where police claim many of the killings took place.
The prosecutor said it was the only time in his long career that he had ever obtained a murder conviction when he didn't have the slightest idea, where, when or how the murder(s) had been committed.
. . .
Is Wayne Williams even guilty of the two murders of which he stands convicted? Judge for yourself. Read THE LIST ”
by the author, Chet Dettlinger (READ THE AUTHOR’S ENTIRE SUMMARY AT LINK BELOW)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=378&item=4553299544&rd=1&ssPageName=W DVW
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DONATE -THE AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF FUND:
http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/my-pay-page/PX3BEL97U9A4I/104-747088 6-5282317
CNET.com’s Holiday Gift Guide 2004
http://www.cnet.com/4520-10142_1-5544483-1.html?tag=cnetfd.dir
2004 U.S. Intelligence Reform Act (243 pages, PDF)
http://www.c-span.org/pdf/s2845confrept.pdf
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ENTERTAINMENT/MOVIES
NEW MOVIES/COMING SOON/on DVD: (Yahoo Critic’s Grade)
           
             
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SPORTS
 SPORTS COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS/WORLD SERIES www.mlb.com www.mlb.tv
  
 http://www.afrtrust.org/
MONDAY NIGHT football:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tvlistings/schedule?network=30
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MEDICAL ETHICS: medical ethicist in journal LANCET charges US military doctors of complicity in prison abuses (August 2004)
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Abu Ghraib: its legacy for military medicine
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Steven H. Miles
“The complicity of US military medical personnel during abuses of detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay is of great importance to human rights, medical ethics, and military medicine. Government documents show that the US military medical system failed to protect detainees' human rights, sometimes collaborated with interrogators or abusive guards, and failed to properly report injuries or deaths caused by beatings.”
http://www.thelancet.com/journal/vol364/iss9435/full/llan.364.9435.review_and_opinion.30574.1
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Summer Olympics in Athens Opening Ceremonies Fri Aug 13, 2004
www.nbcolympics.com www.olympics.org
NFL: Preseason starts Moday August 9 Denver v. Washington 8:00 PM Hall of Fame, ABC Regular Season: Thursday Sept 9 Indianapolis v. New England 9:00 PM Sunday Sept 12 first full day www.nfl.com
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard
Bruce Springsteen Concert Dates (limited tour) http://69.20.124.241/act/img/concert/dates.pdf
Baltimore/DC, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Miami, Pittsburgh Concert/Theatre pages
(Go to YOUR CITY: Entertain button)
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BOARD REVIEW
MEDICINE and CARDIOLOGY Boards Quiz - for all answers go to Board Review Quiz page
CARDIAC DRUG SIDE EFFECTS AND INTERACTIONS
1) Which group of drugs DECREASE the activity of warfarin (All others INCREASE the activity of warfarin)
a) Simvistatin (Zocor), Lovastatin (Mevacor) - but not pravastatin or atorvastatin
b) Fluconazole (Diflucan), miconazole
c) Cimetidine (Tagamet) - but not other H2 blockers
d) Flagyl, Bactrim, Biaxin, Cipro, Levaquin
e) Amiodarone, Propafenone (Rythmol), Alcohol
f) Colestyramine (Questran), Colestipol, Sucralfate (Carafate), Tegretol, St. John’s Wort
GO TO BOARD REVIEW QUIZZES FOR MORE QUESTIONS / ANSWERS
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MEDICAL UPDATES (More on Medical Updates page)
ADA / ACC Nutrition and Diabetes Review (2003) - Reviews many important nutritional concepts related to weight, diet, fats carbohydrates, Omega 3 etc - not just specific for diabetes http://www.diabetes.org/weightloss-and-exercise.jsp
SYNERGY TRIAL results released July 7, 2004 JAMA Enoxaparin vs Unfractionated Heparin in High-Risk Patients With Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes Managed With an Intended Early Invasive Strategy
Conclusions Enoxaparin was not superior to unfractionated heparin but was noninferior for the treatment of high-risk patients with non–ST-segment elevation ACS. Enoxaparin is a safe and effective alternative to unfractionated heparin and the advantages of convenience should be balanced with the modest excess of major bleeding. http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/292/1/45 (abstract)
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/292/1/45 (full article)
NOTE 3 TRIALS RELATED TO ENOXAPARIN IN THIS ISSUE OF JAMA
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HEALTH INFO: Food Comparison
Kraft Miracle Whip v. Miracle Whip Light v. Miracle Whip Free
Per serving : Calories / Tot Fat / Sat Fat / Trans Fat
Regular 45 4.0 0.5 0
Light 30 2.0 0 ?
Free 15 0 0
Fortunately, many dressings/mayonaise are relatively low in saturated fat BUT still high in fat and calories. The same is true of many nuts like peanuts; therefore, they should be eaten in moderation
Warning: many “health/nutrition” bars are not so low in calories and have SAT FAT content higher than many foods found today. The saturated fat content is down tremendously even in high calorie/high fat foods like most potato chips and many high calorie/high sugar/high fat junk foods.
HEALTH QUIZ 1: WHICH HAS OVER 100 G OF FAT / 70 G SAT FAT AND 1500 CALS ? A) PIZZA HUT PAN ITALIAN SAUSAGE - 4 SLICES
B) McD QUART POUND MED FRIES, MED COKE VALUE MEAL
C) MOVIE THEATER POPCORN “BUTTER” LARGE
D) AUNTIE ANNE’S ORIGINAL PRETZEL WITH BUTTER
GO TO HEALTH QUIZ FOR ANSWERS
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 AUTO INFO
All Saturn VUEs recalled (Consumer Reports 8-04) http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv4.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=465657&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=10 875&bmUID=1092607879893
CAR QUIZ: Consumer Reports (2004) recommends 16 different Toyota models (not counting Lexus or Scion) - the most of any manufacturer based on initial quality and at least average reliability. Which brand has NO recommended models? Clue: all models have below average reliability, not poor initial quality.
A) Chevrolet
B) Chrysler
C) Pontiac
D) Mercedes
ANSWER: D
CAR SAFETY QUIZ; Consumer Reports (2004) rated most small and mid-size SUV’s as Excellent, Very Good or Good in overall safety. Three vehicles scored at the bottom as only FAIR.
A) Jeep Cherokee, GMC Envoy, Chevy Trailblazer
B) Infinity FX, Lexus RX330,Chrysler Pacifica
C) Subaru Forester, Saturn Vue,Honda Element
D) Honda CRV, Toyota Highlander, Honda MDX
E) Cadillac SRX, Nissan Murano, Volvo XC90
Answer: A - ALL others listed above were rated as “Excellent”
CONSUMER REPORTS RECOMMENDED VEHICLES 2004: http://www.consumerreports.org/main/content/autos/recommended.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=25031&ASSORT MENT%3C%3East_id=333137&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=389561&bmUID=1090616361507
CR Safety Ratings (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING): http://www.consumerreports.org/main/content/display_report.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=402537&ASSORTMEN T%3C%3East_id=389451&bmUID=1090617382493
MORE ON CAR SAFETY CRASH TESTS - insurance industry and government results:
Car Safety/Crash Tests:
IIHS (Insurance Institute) www.iihs.org
NHSTA (US Govt.) www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Consumer Reports takes both into account into their easy to compare evaluations
MONEY magazine: Best cars for college students (7-04) http://money.cnn.com/2004/07/19/pf/autos/college_cars/index.htm
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National Geographic TRAVELER: BEST TRAVEL DEALS OF THE WEEK: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/a_list/ (also see Travel page for top theme parks)
FREE PDA DOWNLOAD: DIAGNASAURUS DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS http://books.mcgraw-hill.com/medical/diagnosaurus/index.html
FREE PDA DOWNLOAD: ePOCRATES DRUG REFERENCE - GO TO DRUG INFO PAGE
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ENTERTAINMENT / EVENTS
Mon/Tue Sept 6/7, 2004: Democratic National Convention in Boston concluded July 29
Republican National Convention in NYC (8-30 - 9-2-04)
Summer Olympics in Athens Aug 11, 2004 - Aug 29
www.nbcolympics.com www.olympics.org
NFL preseason has started go to www.nfl.com for all 32 team sites and schedules
58/57 days until Election Day www.yourvotematters.org
NOVEMBER 2, 2004 - GENERAL ELECTION DAY:
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & NATIONAL ELECTIONS - ALL 50 STATES
Sun July 11: Van Halen Palace of Auburn Hills , MI Fri July 16: YES - Baltimore
Sun July 18: Crosby, Stills and Nash - Pittsburgh
Aug 22,23,24: Prince - Philadelphia
Sept 9,10,11 Second City, Pittsburgh www.ppt.org
Sept 21: Metallica - Cleveland
Sept 22; Metallica - Pittsburgh
VFC TOUR (BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JOHN MELLENCAMP, PEARL JAM, DIXIE CHICKS, BEN HARPER, JACKSON BROWNE, OTHERS) http://69.20.124.241/act/img/concert/dates.pdf
Boston:
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Mamma Mia until Aug 29, 2004 http://www.broadwayinboston.com/html/shows/mamma_mia_04/index.html
Shear Madness comedy mystery (longest running non musical play in US) http://www.shearmadness.com/
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Second City Comedy http://www.secondcity.com/theatre/chicago/index.asp
Shear Madness comedy mystery theater - Closed after 17 year run, see Boston & DC
http://www.shearmadness.com/
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Metallica Sept 22
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