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Macular Degeneration: The 'See Food' Diet
Current research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent one of the leading causes of legal blindness among the elderly. The related report by Tuo et al, "A high omega-3 fatty acid diet reduces retinal lesions in a murine model of macular degeneration," appears in the August 2009 issue of the American Journal of Pathology.
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For HCV-Positive Liver Transplant Recipients, Some Donor Factors Affect Outcomes
Two new studies address donor factors that could affect outcomes for liver transplant recipients, particularly those with chronic hepatitis C (HCV). One found that donor steatosis, or fat in the liver, does not affect liver disease progression or three-year survival in recipients with or without HCV. However, transplants from people higher on the Donor Risk Index did adversely affect the outcomes of HCV-positive recipients more than recipients without HCV.
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Easier Access To Media By Children Increases Risk For Influence On Numerous Health Issues
With children having easier access to media and a wider variety of content, the possible negative influence on health issues such as sex, drugs, obesity and eating disorders is increased, and warrants monitoring usage and limiting access if necessary, according to a commentary in the June 3 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child and adolescent health.
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AARP Endorses Bill To Crack Down On Medicare Fraud Bipartisan Legislation Will Reduce The Billions Lost To Fraud Each Year

AARP announced its endorsement of the bipartisan "Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection (STOP) Act," sponsored by Senators Mel Martinez (R-FL), Bill Nelson (D-FL) and John Cornyn (R-TX). This legislation will help curb the billions of dollars spent on Medicare fraud each year. A statement from AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond follows: "The skyrocketing costs of health care are hurting our wallets and the bedrock programs like Medicare that millions of Americans depend on. That"s why AARP is working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to reform the health care system-including cracking down on the fraud, waste and abuse that are driving up costs. "Medicare should be a leader in fraud prevention, but has too often been stifled by inadequate funding to detect and prosecute fraud. The bill introduced by Sen. Martinez and his colleagues boosts funding to crack down on billions of dollars in Medicare fraud and takes several common-sense steps to protect people in Medicare and the program itself. "AARP is proud to endorse the STOP Act, and we look forward to working with Sen. Martinez and other lawmakers to ensure that Medicare fraud prevention is included in comprehensive health reform." AARP


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