November 2006

CDC moves to put HIV testing into routine care

Waiving extensive pretest counseling is one way new recommendations could facilitate widespread screening.

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Teen has breast removed due to piercing

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A teenager who decided to get her breasts pierced for her 18th birthday faces reconstructive surgery after a flesh-destroying infection forced doctors to remove her left breast.

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Drug Abuse Dips in Kids, but Increases in Seniors

WASHINGTON — Abuse of illegal drugs by young adults increased between 2004 and 2005, and drug abuse by adults in their 50s has climbed by nearly two-thirds over the last 4 years, according to survey data reported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Only 45 days to make a decision about Medicare Part D for 2007

This year you only have 45 days to make up your mind! Do I stay with my current Medicare part D company or do I switch? The Annual Election period is from November 15-December 31, 2006. If you have not made up your mind by the deadline you will be locked in until January 2008.  So if you are not happy with what you have now, it's time to start doing some research!

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