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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
Waukesha, WI
August 15, 2013
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Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
Lake Geneva, WI
September 11-13, 2013
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Malaria vaccine breakthrough?
According to CNN, "U.S. researchers reported a breakthrough Thursday in the search for a vaccine for malaria, the mosquito-borne disease that sickens millions worldwide." Although more testing is needed, this is the first time any vaccine trial has shown 100% success in protecting subjects from the mosquito-borne tropical disease. Malaria sickens more than 200M people each year, killing about 660K in 2010. Malaria is one of the three biggest infectious diseases causing death. For more information, click here.
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Health Day. 504 cases of infection with the cyclospora parasite have now been reported in 16 states, with 30 patients hospitalized in five of those states. U.S. health officials continue to try to track down the source of the widespread stomach bug outbreak. (Thompson, 8/8) Full Story
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Time. 18 U.S. states reported at least 1% declines in obesity among preschoolers between 2008-2011. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention credits the turn-around to a combination of more intensive government programs to provide healthy foods to low-income families, as well as greater awareness of the importance of nutrition and healthy weight overall. (Sifferlin, 8/6) Full Story
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Reuters. A new study found that pregnant women who received the flu vaccine were no more likely to experience high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, or gestational diabetes than pregnant women who didn't receive the vaccine. Pregnant women with the flu are at greater risk of death, respiratory disease requiring hospitalization and premature labor and delivery. (Doyle, 8/8) Full Story
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Bloomberg. A report published in the New England Journal of Medicine stated that people with high levels of blood sugar were more likely to develop dementia. The research was performed because it's known that insulin doesn't work properly in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. (Lopatto, 8/7) Full Story
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American Medical News. In place of follow-up visits after surgeries, physicians may begin to schedule follow-up phone calls instead. A recent study found that open hernia repair or laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients who followed up their surgery with a phone call instead of a doctor's visit had the same rate of complications as those who showed up at the office. (Maat, 8/5) Full Story
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The New York Times. "The [Obama] administration said Wednesday that the government would continue contributing to the cost of health benefits for lawmakers and thousands of Congressional employees, but that they would have to buy coverage as individuals through new state-based markets known as insurance exchanges." This means that older lawmakers and employees, and those who smoke, may face higher premiums for their health care. (Pear, 8/7) Full Story
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