| Geriatrician Care Guards Against Risk of Inappropriate Meds
FRIDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly Americans taking prescription medications face a lower risk for being given an inappropriate drug or dosage if they receive care from a geriatrician, new research reveals. The finding is based on a large, national review of mostly male veterans who sought care at VA facilities across the United States. The analysis indicates that roughly one in four vets were inappropriately prescribed medications, while those few who had visited with a geriatrician in the past year had reduced exposure to such critical mistakes. "Geriatric care seems to help protect patients who are receiving prescription medications," said study author Mary Jo V. Pugh, a research health scientist with the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, and an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Barton says 2 workers tried to extinguish blaze
The report, filed with the Polk County Emergency Management Agency, details the average daily intake of chemicals at the plant between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2006. It was filed Feb. 20 of this year. According to the report, the facility stores pure ethyl acetate in liquid form and had an average of four units in the facility per day. The report does not indicate the amount that constitutes a unit.
Barton Solvents is required to keep local fire officials up to date on its inventory.
"At least we know what the chemicals are," said Saylor Township Assistant Fire Chief Scott Cross. "We come out here every year and do tours, complete walk thorough, they show us everything. We see anything we want. You can't ask for more than that." The volunteer department of the township just north of Des Moines covers 17 square miles.
David Cameron's fudge on faith school 'fakes'
Parents who pretend that they have Christian beliefs in order to win places in church schools are doing the best for their children, David Cameron believes. The Tory leader refuses to criticise the "middle-class parents with sharp elbows". Asked for his views on the families accused of playing the system, he says: "I think it’s good for parents who want the best for their kids. I don’t blame anyone who tries to get their children into a good school. Most people are doing so because it has an ethos and culture. I believe in active citizens." Mr Cameron will learn this year whether his own daughter has won a place at a state-funded Church of England school in Kensington, West London. This month The Times reported a surge in late baptisms into the Catholic Church, further evidence that some parents may be finding religion at a convenient moment in their children’s education.
Team India in city
Cricket passion today reached a feverish pitch with the arrival of the 14-member Indian team here at Hotel Mountview this evening. The team, however, was in no mood to hang around the hotel where it was greeted by fans amid heavy security. However, Harbhajan, Rahul, Sehwag, RP Singh and Sachin obliged the fans with autographs. Without giving the mediapersons an opportunity to interact, Rahul and his team scurried out of the lobby through a side exit and went to their hotel rooms upstairs. It was a long and disappointing wait for reporters and television crews. However, they appeared somewhat dejected, probably after the three-wicket defeat at the hands of West Indies, who became the second team to qualify for the semifinals. Scheduled to play the knock-out match against Australia at the PCA Stadium on October 29, the team decided against any practice session today.
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