Posts Tagged ‘July’

From Washington – According to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, surgical errors may cost employers $1.5 billion each year. In a study of over 161000 patients insured by employer-based health plans, researchers found that 1 in 10 patients who died within 3 months of surgery died from a preventable error, and one-third of these deaths occurred after the patient was discharged. From Toronto – According to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, women with pregnancy-related diabetes are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. In a study of over 21000 women with gestational diabetes, researchers found that nearly 20% went on to develop Type 2 diabetes within nine years of giving birth. The researchers suggest that women with gestational diabetes may benefit from preventative interventions and regular screening. And finally, from Pittsburgh – According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, overweight and obese women must do more than limit calorie intake to maintain weight loss. In a study of over 200 overweight and obese women, researchers concluded that, in order to sustain a 10% weight loss over 2 years, the women needed to exercise 55 minutes per day, five days a week. At present, 1 in 4 Americans report getting little to no regular exercise. For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Dr. Susan Sharma.

Briefs – July 22
Phone number correction The phone number for Math & ACT Prep Classes to be held July 26-30 was published incorrectly. The correct contact and phone number is Ren Adams at 542-5841.

July 18 to 25
Following is Niagara Sunday’s weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County. If you would like your event included, send the information two weeks in advance to: Niagara Community Calendar, c/o The Buffalo News, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, NY 14240, fax to: 856-5150, or e-mail to: niagaranews@buffnews.com .

Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events — July 8
Upcoming events in and around Broomfield

Medical calendar for July 7
Blood drives BLOOD DRIVES: 3-7 p.m. July 7 at Wright City Lions Club, 678 Westwoods Road; 1-4 p.m. July 9 at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Doctors Building, 10 Hospital Drive; 3-7 p.m. July 9 at Twin Oaks, 707 Emge Road in O’Fallon; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 11 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 2 Seton Court in Harvester. Sponsored by the American Red Cross.