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Rx News | January 10, 2014
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HCAA's Executive Forum 2014
February 5 - 7, 2014
Las Vegas, NV

 

 

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Cervical Health Awareness Month

Cervical Health Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer.  About 79M Americans currently have HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer.  


The good news:

  • HPV can be prevented with the HPV vaccine.
  • Cervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests (called Pap tests) and follow-up care.  A Pap test can help detect abnormal cells early, before they turn into cancer.

 Use Cervical Health Awareness Month to:

  • Encourage women to get their well-woman visit this year.
  • The health care reform law covers well-woman visits and cervical cancer screening. This means that, depending on their insurance, women can get these services at no cost to them.
  • Talk to parents about how important it is for their pre-teens to get the HPV vaccine.
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News You Can Use
BBC.  Scientists have created a new test that allows them to examine a woman's blood to detect cervical cancer, and how advanced the case is.  The lead researcher described it as more convenient and less intrusive.  (1/8)    Full Story       
 
Reuters.  On January 11, 1964, when Dr. Terry Luther delivered the first Surgeon General's Report on the dangers of smoking, over half of US men and a third of US women were smokers.  50 years later, that number has been reduced by half, preventing 8M people from early deaths.  (Seaman, 1/7)  Full Story

Science World Report.  A new study found that following recommended nutrition guidelines is important for people with metabolic syndrome.  Out of 175 participants with metabolic syndrome, 80% of their diets were high in saturated fat, 75% didn't get enough dietary fiber, and 65% had high levels of salt.   (Matilda, 1/6)  Full Story

  


Industry News
Fox News.  16 of the biggest food and beverage companies in the US have managed to cut 6.4T calories from American diets.  In 2010, companies like Kraft Foods and Coca-Cola pledged to cut 1.5T calories from the US marketplace.  This independent study shows that they have far surpassed their goal.  (1/9)   Full Story   

Daily Mail.  A new test is currently in development to diagnose cancerous tissue within hours instead of days.  Currently, tissue is sent to a lab for diagnoses.  The new technique would allow the tissue to be ran against other tissues in the database to diagnose whether it is cancerous, and what type of cancer it is.   (Innes, 1/9)   Full Story

Health Policy Matters
Kaiser Health News.  The Obama administration has stated that breast cancer drugs will be free to women who are considered at high risk starting in September.  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network said that the requirement will help keep women healthy, which will also save money.   (Galewitz, 1/9)     Full Story