Guest guest Posted September 28, 2001 Report Share Posted September 28, 2001 very interesting and informative briefs--and funding opportunities from CDC/ASTDR Adolfo Mata, Director Hispanic Health Initiative Office of the Director/Bureau of Primary Health Care Health Resources and Services Administration/US DHHS 4350 East-West Hwy, 8th FL Bethesda, land 20814 (301) 594-4976 amata@... What's new at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)? See below for women's health-related information. This service is provided by the CDC/ATSDR Office of Women's Health. To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change your email address, email us at owh@.... > ====================================== > ARTICLES, REPORTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS > ====================================== > > 1. Deaths: Final Data for 1999 > 2. Births to Teenagers in the United States, 1940-2000 > 3. Health, U.S. 2000 > 4. HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Women [slide series] Through 2000 > 5. Alcohol Use Among U.S. Adults, 1997-98 > 6. Injuries from Violent Crime, 1992-98 > 7. The Ovarian Cancer Control Initiative > 8. Environmental Public Health at CDC/ATSDR > 9. Folic Acid Use Does Not Increase the Risk for Miscarriage > 10. Chronic Disease Prevention (CDP) Databases > 11. Self-Reported Asthma Prevalence Among Adults - U.S., 2000 > > ========================= > UPCOMING CDC CONFERENCES > ========================= > > 12. Reduce Violence/Injury in America Conf, December 3-5, Atlanta, GA > 13. 7th MCH Epidemiology Conf., December 12-13, Clearwater Beach, FL > 14. Nat'l Conf. on Chronic Disease Prevention/Control, Feb. 27-March 1, Atlanta, GA > > ============================== > HEALTH OBSERVANCES/CAMPAIGNS > ============================== > > 15. National Bone Health Campaign > 16. The Winners - 2001 CDC/Seventeen Magazine Photo Contest > > ============================================= > CDC SPONSORED TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION > ============================================= > > 17. CDC Revised Guidelines for HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral > 18. M. Teutsch Post-Doctoral Fellowship-Prevention Effectiveness Methods > 19. Monthly Maternal-Child Health Presentations Broadcasted Live on the Web > > =============================================== > GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS > ================================================] > > 20. Program to Promote Diabetes Education Strategies in Minority Communities > 21. Sexually Transmitted Disease Faculty Expansion Program > 22. Grants for Rape Prevention and Education > 23. Public Health Conference Support Grant Program > 24. Career Development Grants in Occupational Safety and Health Research > 25. Conference Support ative Agreement Program for HIV Prevention > > *********************************************************************** > > ARTICLES, REPORTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS > > 1. Deaths: Final Data for 1999 > This is a comprehensive report on mortality patterns in the United States based on all death records in the United States for 1999. The leading causes of death in 1999 [for the total population] are as follows: diseases of heart (heart disease); malignant neoplasms (cancer); cerebrovascular diseases (stroke); chronic lower respiratory diseases; accidents (unintentional injuries); diabetes mellitus; influenza and pneumonia; Alzheimer's disease; nephritis (nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis (kidney disease), septicemia (septicemia), intentional self-harm (suicide), chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (chronic liver disease), essential (primary) hypertension and hypertensive renal disease (hypertension), assault (homicide), aortic aneurysm and dissection (aortic aneurysm). For females the death rate decreased (3.4 percent) for infants under 1 year but increased for age groups 75-84 years and 85 years and over. The largest increase for females was for those aged 85 years and over (3.0 percent). In 1999, the life expectancy for females was 79.4 years. > Fact Sheet - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/releases/01facts/99mortality.htm > PDF document (1 MB) - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr49/nvsr49_08.pdf > > 2. Births to Teenagers in the United States, 1940-2000 > This report tracks teen birth rates for more than half a century. It also includes the latest analysis of data by State and shows that rates decline> d significantly in all States over the past decade, with declines of 11 to 36 percent reported. The 2000 rate (49 births per 1,000 women 15-19) is about half the peak rate recorded in 1957. > Fact Sheet - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/releases/01facts/teenbirths.htm > PDF document (1.2 MB) - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr49/nvsr49_10.pdf > > 3. Health, United States, 2001 > Health, United States presents national trends in health statistics on such topics as birth and fertility rates, prenatal care, teenage and nonmarital childbearing, smoking during pregnancy, methods of contraception, breastfeeding, leading causes of death by sex/race/Hispanic origin, use of mammography, weight, cancer incidence rates, serum cholesterol levels, cigarette smoking, and ambulatory and inpatient procedures. Infant mortality, life expectancy, morbidity and health status, risk factors, health personnel and facilities, financing of health care, health insurance and managed care, and other health topics are also included. Also includes Urban and Rural Health Chartbook. > News Release - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/releases/01news/hus01.htm > Health, U.S. Home Page - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/hus/hus.htm > > 4. HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Women [slide series] Through 2000 > The nine slides include information on incidence, cases and rates, exposure category, age of diagnosis, injection drug use and heterosexual contact, region and race/ethnicity, and living with HIV infection. > http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/graphics/women.htm > > 5. Alcohol Use Among U.S. Adults, 1997-98 > This report presents selected prevalence estimates for alcohol use among U.S. adults, using data from the 1997-98 National Health Interview Survey. Overall, alcohol consumption practices varied by gender, age, race and ethnicity, educational attainment, poverty status, and marital status. About 62.4% of U.S. adults were current drinkers; about 5% of adults were heavier drinkers. About 1 in 5 adults (20.5%) had five or more drinks in 1 day at least once in the past year; men (29.8%) were more than twice as likely as women (11.9%) to have had five or more drinks in 1 day at least once in the past year. Current drinking was most prevalent in the 25-44 year age group for both men (76.9%) and women (66.0%) and declined steadily with age from 45 years on. > News Release - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/releases/01facts/alcoholuse.htm > PDF document (794KB) - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/ad324.pdf > PDF of tables - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/tables_ad324.pdf > > 6. Injuries from Violent Crime, 1992-98 > This report presents data from the redesigned National Crime Victimization Survey, examining injuries as a result of violent victimizations. This report was a joint effort of the CDC and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice. It describes the nature and severity of injuries caused by rape, robbery, and aggravated and simple assault, comparing victims' injuries by characteristics of the victim and offender including relationship, age, sex, and race/ethnicity. The report also compares the likelihood of an injury from a violent crime by characteristics of the incident such as time of day, location, victim's activity, and the presence of weapons. The percentages of victims informing police and receiving medical care are also examined by severity of injury. > BJS Web site - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/ivc98.htm > > 7. The Ovarian Cancer Control Initiative > The Ovarian Cancer Control Initiative enhances the limited knowledge base around ovarian cancer by initiating projects with partners, academic and medical colleagues, and advocacy groups to identify factors related to early disease detection and treatment. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/index.htm > > 8. Environmental Public Health at CDC/ATSDR > The Report of the CDC/ATSDR Working Group on a Shared Vision for Environmental Public Health at CDC/ATSDR, is designed as a first step to build an enhanced national and international resource for jointly addressing e> nvironmental public health threats and promoting health by improving the environment in which we live. > HTML version - http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/nceh/shared-vision.html > PDF version - http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/nceh/sharedvision.pdf > > 9. Folic Acid Supplements During Pregnancy and the Risk for Miscarriage > Findings from a new study in China show that consumption of folic acid as a vitamin pill to reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects is safe, and does not increase a woman's risk of having a miscarriage. Published in the September 8 issue of Lancet. > Press Release - http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/r010906.htm > CDC Folic Acid Homepage - http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/default.htm > > 10. Chronic Disease Prevention (CDP) Databases > The Chronic Disease Prevention databases provide access to information on chronic disease prevention and health promotion to health professionals responsible for supporting, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating chronic disease prevention and risk reduction efforts [includes prenatal smoking cessation and cancer prevention and control]. The databases provide bibliographic citations and abstracts of various types of materials including journal articles, monographs, book chapters, reports, curricular materials, fact sheets, and proceedings. > http://www.cdc.gov/cdp/index.htm > > 11. Self-Reported Asthma Prevalence Among Adults-United States, 2000 > This report summarizes state asthma prevalence data collected from the 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey, which indicated that approximately 7.2% of adults residing in the United States reported having asthma. This is the first state-specific asthma prevalence data available for all 50 states. Women had higher rates of current asthma than men both overall (9.1% versus 5.1%) and in each reporting area. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough and is among the most common chronic diseases in the United States, affecting approximately 10.2 million adults during 1996. > HTML version - http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5032a3.htm > PDF version - http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5032.pdf > > > UPCOMING CDC CONFERENCES > > 12. A Leadership Conference to Reduce Violence/Injury in America, December 3-5, Atlanta, GA > The overarching goal of the conference is to mobilize the leadership of the violence and injury prevention and control community, including researchers and practitioners from diverse fields to: create a climate and opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and improve collaboration; enhance skills and effectiveness of practitioners and researchers; identify emerging trends and gaps in safety research and programs; identify and disseminate best practices in injury and violence prevention and control; attract new partners for the SafeUSA alliance; and develop strategic recommendations to advance a national SafeUSA agenda. > http://www.cdc.gov/safeusa/abstracts.htm > > 13. Maternal/Child Health Epidemiology Conf., December 12-13, Clearwater Beach, FL > The conference theme is Enhancing Competencies for Informed Decision Making in Maternal and Child Health Outcomes. Conference discussions will focus on successful efforts in using data to design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs targeted towards informed decision making in maternal and child health. > University of South Florida Web site - http://www.publichealth.usf.edu/conted/mchepi01.html > > 14. National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, February 27-March 1, 2002, Atlanta, GA. > The theme for the conference is "Cultivating Healthier Communities through Research, Policy and Practice." > http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/conference/current/index.htm> > > > HEALTH OBSERVANCES/CAMPAIGNS > > 15. National Bone Health Campaign > The National Bone Health Campaign (NBHC), Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls, is a multi-year national campaign to promote optimal bone health in girls 9-12 years old, and thus reduce their risk of osteoporosis later in life. The goal is to educate and encourage girls to establish lifelong healthy habits, especially increased calcium consumption and physical activity, to build and maintain strong bones. An umbrella for other bone health activities, the campaign involves a strong network of federal, state, and community organizations to reach girls where they live and play. The Office on Women's Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation are the major sponsors of the Campaign. > http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/ > > 16. The Winners - 2001 CDC/Seventeen Magazine Photo Contest > Congratulations to Sophie, age 13, of Bethesda, land, on winning the 2001 Choose Your Cover skin cancer prevention photo contest. , age 14, of Williston, Vermont, was first runner-up. Photos were judged on creativity, design, and message. See images of the winning entries. > http://www.cdc.gov/ChooseYourCover/contest.htm > > > CDC SPONSORED TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION > > 17. The Update on CDC Revised Guidelines for HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral, Thursday, November 15, 2001, 1:00-3:00 PM ET. This broadcast will include the key recommendations in Revised Guidelines for HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral-due out by fall 2001 in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) series Recommendations and Reports. During this broadcast, implementation issues, resources and recommended reading will also be discussed. > http://www.cdcnpin.org/broadcast/current/2001/1115/start.htm > > 18. M. Teutsch Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Methods > The PE Fellowships were begun in 1995 to establish capability within CDC to conduct prevention-effectiveness studies. The Fellowships are for post-doctoral candidates with expertise in quantitative policy analysis who wish to gain experience and training in assessing the effectiveness of prevention strategies. Fellows take a lead role in designing and conducting studies, work closely with national and international experts in public health, provide technical assistance throughout CDC on specific projects or methods, and have the opportunity to teach CDC courses in PE methods. Application deadline-February 15, 2002. > http://www.cdc.gov/epo/fellow.htm > > 19. Monthly Maternal-Child Health Presentations Broadcasted Live on the Web > Every month the CDC MCH Epidemiology State Assignees meet via conference call, October 3, 2001 at 1:00 pm Central Time. For approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour at the beginning of each meeting, a guest speaker presents on a timely issue pertinent to MCH epidemiology. These presentations are made available live on the Internet and are archived for later use. The broadcasts are sponsored by CDC and produced by the University of Illinois School of Public Health. > University of Illinois Web site - http://www.uic.edu/sph/cade/mchepi/meetings/ > > > GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS > > Below are summaries of selected CDC funding announcements. For more information about CDC Grants and ative Agreements, visit http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grantmain.htm. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 Hi , You sound like a repeat of my life....lol, except for the lasik, haven't had that yet.....but i did do the A & C route, and, like you, neverrrrr again. LDN is so much easier to take and as far as I know, has stopped the MS progression. I am on it now..5 months, and doing pretty well. I wish you well in your pursuit of LDN and soon. Love, Sally " Lorenzo " wrote: Neuro was real > negative, said " no " twice without even looking into and really wasn't > interested at all. Know I can call Dr. Bihari or Dr. Sullivan and get an > rx, but will exhaust all possibilities first. Feel like I may be making it > easier for the next person, not to mention my stubbornness! Hope to be on > the LDN soon. Really believe in it and am by nature leary. Have been on > Avonex and Copaxone and will NEVER go that route again. > > _________________________________________________________________ > High-speed Internet access as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local > service providers in your area). Click here. https://broadband.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 In a message dated 1/7/05 9:49:49 PM, sbwertz@... writes: went to my rheumy yesterday and he said pretty much the same thing. However, I am cutting my dose in half. Not because of any worry about possible side effects, but just because the methotrexate has made such an improvement that I only need 220mg twice a day now, and that is for some tendonitis in my shoulder. When the tendonitis is gone, I can go completely off the naproxen, or rather go "as needed". Sharon My husband starting losing his skin and bleeding for no reason. The slightest impact would make him lose a patch of skin that would take almost a year to heal. We saw all the docs and dermatologists, and still it went on. Blood tests galore! Finally he had to wear gloves because any impact would break the skin. He was covered with sores from his feet to his head. The culprit - Naprosyn (over the counter). He took it ever day (Min. dose) It made his skin thin and would not allow it to heal. It will take years before he is 100 per cent..but since stioping it he was better in one week! Pris Bored pig? ANY age pig can learn tricks and obedience the EASY way! Or, even become a star. "Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" book www.valentinesperformingpigs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I took a friend to her Rheumy appointment this afternoon. She asked him about Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve). He said her dose (250 mg. 2x day and my dose 500 mg. 2x day) were both fine. He said the tests were done at very high levels and more than twice a day, though he didn't say how high or how often. He also told her that Naproxen was one of the oldest and safest of the anti-inflammatory, pain relievers and not to worry about taking it. But, again, please ask your own doctors for your own use. Hugs, Jacy ~Be the change that you want to see in the world. - Gandhi jacymail@...IM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087www.geocities.com/mtn_rose Want a signature like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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