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Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic imaging, announced today that the company"s leading imaging agent, Cardiolite® (Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi for Injection), was used in a recently completed five-year study examining appropriate treatment regimens for patients with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. The results of this study, known as The Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 Diabetes (BARI 2D), will be presented by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health at a special symposium on Sunday, June 7, 2009, from 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (CT) at the American Diabetes Association 69th Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.
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Abortion Providers Concerned About Access To Services In Wake Of Tiller Death
Abortion providers are expressing concern about future violence and access to abortion services later in pregnancy after the shooting death on Sunday of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller, the AP/San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Tiller was one of a handful of abortion providers in the U.S. who performed abortions in the third trimester of pregnancy. Tiller"s family members said they are unsure if they will reopen the clinic, which was closed after the murder (AP/San Diego Union-Tribune, 6/3). Dan Monnat, the attorney representing Tiller"s family, said that the family"s "hope is that the valuable work of Dr. Tiller will be able to continue," and that their "focus ... is to determine what is in the best interests of the employees and the patients" (Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 6/3).Physician LeRoy Carhart said that he would like to continue to provide women with third-trimester abortion services at Tiller"s clinic, where he regularly traveled for a few days every three weeks to see patients. Carhart said that Tiller"s clinic was the only location where he performed abortions in the third trimester, and it is unclear whether he will be able to continue to offer the procedure because of the clinic"s closing. Carhart added that the continued availability of third-trimester abortion is uncertain, as many physicians in the younger generation of abortion providers are hesitant to take up the cause. Few schools and universities offer programs to train physicians to perform the procedure, and those who might be interested are concerned about violence, Carhart said (AP/San Diego Union-Tribune, 6/3). According to NPR"s "All Things Considered," U.S. marshals have been sent to protect abortion clinics and providers throughout the country in the wake of Tiller"s murder.Some abortion-rights supporters called on officials to do more to draw attention to the effects of violence on access to abortion services. Abortion provider Warren Hern, a friend of Tiller"s who also performs the procedure during the third trimester, said that President Obama needs to do more than condemn Tiller"s murder and violence against abortion providers. He said that Obama "needs to go on a national television broadcast and say to the American public, "Safe abortion is a fundamental component of women"s health care. Antiabortion terrorism and violence will not be tolerated. We will stop you."" Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, said, "We need to hear from our officeholders, from doctors, from religious leaders, from the community." She added, "(W)e can"t stop the voices of those who will continue to vilify and demonize, but what we can do is we need to have more voices standing up for these doctors" (Lohr, "All Things Considered," NPR, 6/2).Suspect Charged Kansas prosecutors on Tuesday formally charged Scott Roeder with murder for allegedly killing Tiller, the Chicago Tribune reports. The charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison because the crime does not fit the state"s legal requirements for the death penalty, Sedgwick County District Attorney Nola Foulston said. The charges against Roeder also include two counts of aggravated assault for wielding his firearm at two individuals who tried to stop him (Chicago Tribune, 6/3).
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Surgeons Warn: Skateboarding Tough On Feet, Ankles

Children and young adults love the thrill of skateboarding. They learn to master their skills of "riding the rail" and "catching air." But according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), such tricks, while fun, can be physically demanding and cause serious foot and ankle injuries. Foot and ankle surgeons around the country warn they continue to see serious lower-extremity skateboard injuries among their patients. These injuries range from minor bruises to open wounds or cuts to more serious foot and ankle sprains and fractures, which may require surgical repair. Virginia-based foot and ankle surgeon, Jennifer Purvis, DPM, AACFAS, advises skateboarders to use caution and wear protective gear, including properly supportive shoes, when skateboarding. "Skateboarding can be particularly hard on your feet and ankles because of the impact caused when performing jumps and tricks," Dr. Purvis explains. "Skateboarders should be aware that the strain from repetitive, forceful motions can also cause painful foot and heel conditions such as plantar fasciitis, bone spurs and Achilles tendonitis, which may require more intensive, longer-term therapies," she said. Even minor cuts or abrasions on your feet can cause serious problems. Dr. Purvis recently treated a 21-year-old skateboarder for scrapes on his feet and ankles that were not healing. Tests indicated he had contracted MRSA - a very serious and sometimes deadly staph infection, which required surgery and four weeks of antibiotic therapy. Foot and ankle sprains and fractures are common skateboarding injuries. Karl Collins, DPM, FACFAS, who practices in St. Louis, stresses the importance of seeing a foot and ankle surgeon to ensure proper diagnosis and course of treatment for these injuries. Until you can be seen by a doctor, it is best to take a break from activities and use R.I.C.E. therapy (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation), which helps to reduce pain and control swelling around the injury. "A common misconception about foot and ankle fractures is that if you can walk on the foot, there isn"t a fracture," Dr. Collins said. "That"s not always the case, and only a proper diagnosis can rule out a serious injury requiring an advanced treatment plan." American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons


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