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Minority Lawmakers Call For 'Aggressive Solutions' To Health Disparities
"Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers want President Barack Obama to focus more on racial disparities reported in medical treatment as the White House works toward overhauling the nation"s health care system," the Associated Press reports. "Members of the Congressional Black Caucus sent Obama a letter last week calling for more attention to minority health problems" and are "expected to join lawmakers from Hispanic and Asian caucuses Tuesday at a news conference on Capitol Hill." They plan to "introduce an alternative health care proposal soon that would improve services in low-income areas, eliminate language barriers and improve data collection to help detect gaps in care for various racial and ethnic groups" (Evans, 6/9).
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One-hour 'Fastest' Service Aims To Reduce Undiagnosed HIV In Newham
An HIV "Fastest" clinic opens this week and will run in Stratford on Mondays from 6pm-9pm. In a bid to reduce levels of undiagnosed HIV, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), Widows and Orphans International and NHS Newham are encouraging residents of Newham who may have been at risk to attend the local service.
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Racial Differences In Risk Of Prostate Cancer Associated With Metabolic Syndrome
UroToday.com - The metabolic syndrome is estimated to occur in 25-35% of U.S. adults and is defined by having >3 of the following 5 features; abdominal obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, hypertension, and high fasting blood glucose. Studies suggest that the men with the metabolic syndrome are 50% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (CaP). This report by Jennifer Beebe-Dimmer and colleagues in the online version of Urology examined the association between the metabolic syndrome, its specific features, and CaP in a hospital-based, case-control study of white and African-American (AA) men residing in Detroit, Michigan.
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Survey: 40 Percent Of Senior Citizens Not Taking Prescribed Medicines Due To Budget Concerns

A new survey, released today by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), found that senior citizens are being forced to make drastic cuts to their medical and food budgets due to the recession. The survey, conducted over a three-month period earlier this year, had more than 1,040 respondents aged 65 and over. Findings include: -- 42 percent of seniors had either postponed filling their prescription medications or were taking a smaller dosage than prescribed by their physicians -- 62 percent had cut back on doctor visits or outpatient services -- 77 percent had reduced their spending on food items "Millions of seniors have been struggling to make ends meet for many years," said Daniel O"Connell, chairman of The Senior Citizens League. "But this survey makes clear that the recession has made things go from bad to worse for older Americans." In addition, 32 percent of respondents reported that their drug plan increased its co-pay or co-insurance in 2009; 18 percent said they would have to postpone their retirement; and six percent reported having to take Social Security earlier than expected due to job cuts. Since 2000, seniors have lost 20 percent of their buying power, according to a TSCL study released in May. That trend will likely continue, as senior costs continue to exceed the COLA. The 37 million Americans aged 65 and over who receive a Social Security check each month are unlikely to find any short-term relief, since the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is forecasting no Social Security COLA in 2010 or 2011. The Senior Citizens League


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