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Congress Targets Senior Abuse

By Rick SchmittAbout 11 percent of people ages 60 and older suffer from some kind of abuse every year. But as a part of health care overhaul legislation, lawmakers are taking steps that would for the first time establish a federal beachhead in fighting such abuse. Nov 23

Mammogram Controversy: 'Politics Is Always Intruding Into The World Of Breast Cancer'

By Peggy GirshmanThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on mammography have generated a firestorm of outrage, concern and political repercussions. This is not the first time breast cancer has become a big political issue, according to Dr. Barron Lerner. Nov 20

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Senators Prepare For Upcoming Health Reform Battles

The Senate Democratic leadership is preparing for the next round of health reform fights and hoping to hold together their caucus as they begin to take the next steps in their health reform effort. Mon, Nov 23

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  • Foggy Future for Senate Bill

    The Senate voted to begin debate, leaving liberal bloggers jittery about the bill’s future while conservatives enumerate the many challenges to come.

  • New Mammogram Recs Spark Passions Across Spectrum

    Although the Senate is poised to hold a key vote to begin debate on its health overhaul bill Saturday night, bloggers are focused instead on debating the new recommendations for mammograms and breast self exams.

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Health Care In Hazard: Gerry Roll

Gerry Roll says people don't understand the health problems in southeastern Kentucky: "You can get whatever you need as far as traditional medical care goes. Yet we have the highest levels of chronic disease in the nation. So when I hear people talking about access to health care being a problem, I am livid."

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