| Sen. Judd Gregg: Mandated coverage is keeping many in NH uninsured
Like most states, New Hampshire struggles with the issue of affordable health insurance coverage for its citizens. Roughly 150,000 people across the state lack health insurance. Of this number, a large group, approximately 75,000, are working-age individuals or their families who choose not to buy coverage or who work for employers who cannot afford to pay for their coverage. In most cases, this is caused by the high cost of premiums for health insurance. This is a serious problem for each and every uninsured family struggling to access basic health care services. And it is being made worse by new and excessive health insurance mandates proposed by the Democratic-run Legislature, which are driving the cost of insurance higher and pushing more people into the ranks of the uninsured.
Health Tip: Eating After Weight-Loss Surgery
(HealthDay News) - It's crucial to eat right after you've had bariatric or other types of weight-loss surgery. The MetroHealth System offers these suggestions: Because your stomach is smaller, eat small meals regularly throughout the day instead of a few large meals. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly -- it may take about an hour to eat your meals. About 30 minutes after meals, drink fluids in small sips -- do not drink beverages with meals. Avoid eating sweets. -- Diana Kohnle Copyright 2007 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. .
New life-saving devices showcased 'after hours'
COSHOCTON - For Donna Swearingen, observing medical equipment in action allows her to further understand the marvels of modern technology. "My son just had surgery, and we were talking about all the technological advances," she said. "I enjoy seeing them demonstrated." .
Boys basketball preview: Another year of battles in Section 1-AAAA
Norwin boys basketball has had a two-year reign as Section 1-AAAA champion, and the Knights are hoping to make it a three-peat this season. Franklin Regional and Penn-Trafford have other plans, as each returns a solid corps of starters and contributors from last season and expects to challenge Norwin for the top spot. Norwin will have to overcome some early season injuries to Division I prospect Mike Shanhan and Chris Matheny, as well as fight off talented squads from WPIAL finalist Albert Gallatin, Connellsville, Hempfield, Kiski Area and Latrobe, if it hopes to claim the section crown for a third straight season. .
New Phase III Trial Results For Rivaroxaban To Be Presented At The 49th Annual Meeting Of The American Society Of ...
Findings from three phase III clinical trials of rivaroxaban will be presented in the plenary session and during oral presentations at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, from December 8 to 11, 2007. Rivaroxaban is being jointly developed by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. and Bayer HealthCare, AG.
The studies evaluated rivaroxaban in head-to-head comparison with enoxaparin, the current standard of care, for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery. The presentations will highlight results from the recently-completed RECORD1 (Regulation of Coagulation in major Orthopaedic surgery reducing the Risk of DVT and PE) and RECORD2 studies in total hip replacement surgery as well as additional data from the RECORD3 trial, which evaluated rivaroxaban in total knee replacement surgery.
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