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April 16, 2009
On April 14, 2009, Yvette Sikora The family will received visitors at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, 421 Crain Higway S.E., Glen Burnie, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 North, Building 1, Gambrills, MD 21054 or to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1232 22nd Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037-1292 Please visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.
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By Joe and Teresa Graedon | February 16, 2009
My 62-year-old husband had a prostatectomy a year ago. It was successful, but he continues to have bladder problems. His urologist put him on Detrol for this. When he started acting confused and paranoid, I got concerned. At the urologist's appointment I explained this to the doctor, and he matter-of-factly muttered that "yes, a side effect is cognitive decline." I was shocked and very upset that this was not in any of the pharmacy inserts we got with the prescription. Why isn't this information more accessible?
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June 26, 2008
Police seek suspect in burglary County police are asking for help finding a suspect in the burglary of a home in White Marsh and for questioning in six other burglaries, authorities said. Police said they have obtained a warrant for McClayton Daniels, 42, whose address is unknown. The burglary took place during the day April 18 when the house in the first block of Manor Ave. was unoccupied, authorities said. When police arrived, they found that a back kitchen door had a glass panel broken where entry was made.
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By Chris Emery | May 3, 2007
Women who take pills to stave off osteoporosis could have an alternative treatment for thinning bones: a single, annual intravenous infusion that takes about 15 minutes in a doctor's office, according to a report released today. The downside to the treatment is a slightly elevated risk of erratic heart rhythms, which have been linked to stroke. But experts say the risk might be worth it for patients who can't tolerate pills or stick with an oral medication schedule to fight osteoporosis, which causes dangerous bone loss in millions of Americans, mostly women.
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By Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon | January 12, 2007
Why is Merck spending so much money advertising Fosamax Plus D? Could it be that the company is worried people will quit this osteoporosis drug after learning that the benefits persist even after stopping use? I recently read that acid-suppressing drugs such as Nexium and Prilosec may be linked to hip fractures. Drugs such as Fosamax can cause symptoms of heartburn, for which people would take acid suppressors. Could this create a vicious cycle? Two articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Dec.
NEWS
April 28, 2006
Events Medical Laboratory Expo -- Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Key Highway entrance / Browse vaccine development and disease exhibitions and hear doctors speak on bioterrorism and mad cow disease. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 866-272-3531. Oral health education -- Baltimore County's Department of Aging will offer presentations to seniors on dental care and how to spot oral cancer. The presentations are at local senior centers through May 12. Free. 410-887-2594. Classes Smoking cessation -- Chase Brexton Health Services, 10 W. Eager St. / Six-week class starts Monday.
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April 7, 2006
Red Cross offering classes in CPR The Central Maryland Red Cross will offer a class in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. The class will also be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 15 and 29 at Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. The cost is $40. Adult, infant and child CPR classes will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 at Owen Brown Community Center.
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By JUDY FOREMAN | March 31, 2006
Is it dangerous to have chiropractic treatments if you have osteoporosis? Scientifically, there is little data on chiropractic in people with osteoporosis, said Anthony L. Rosner, a Brookline, Mass., biochemist who is director of research and education for the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research. There is also little data suggesting that people with osteoporosis are injured by chiropractic treatment, in which the spine is manipulated to restore proper alignment of vertebrae.
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March 26, 2006
HealthLink van to offer screenings Upper Chesapeake HealthLink's New Medical Mobile Van will be on the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center's parking lot from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Free blood pressure and body fat screenings will be offered. Cholesterol screenings will be available for $10 and osteoporosis screenings for $15 (cash or check only). Information: 800-515-0044. Free eye and foot screenings Saturday Upper Chesapeake Health is offering free eye and foot screenings from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at HealthLink's Community Wellness Center.
NEWS
March 3, 2006
Safety courses set at Columbia church Central Maryland Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid and other safety courses are to be held this month at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, 9325 Presbyterian Circle. Adult CPR, for victims ages 8 and older, will be offered from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 13 and 23 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 25. The course covers cardiac and breathing-emergency skills, including rescue breathing, clearing an obstructed airway and performing one-rescuer CPR. The cost is $40. Adult, infant and child CPR will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 25. The training can be used with adult, infant and child victims.