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Danielle Martin rises to the defence of Canada’s health-care system during a U.S. Senate health committee hearing in 2014. “Tens of millions of people face the real possibility of losing health insurance south of the border,” said Danielle Martin, one of Canada’s leading activist family physicians.

‘Harrowing’ report exposes tough challenges faced by older carers

MANY older people are acting as ‘care co-ordinators’ to find the right support for those they look after, often leading to stress, anxiety and putting back their own retirement. The research, called Retirement on Hold, Supporting Older Carers, reveals that people at retirement age are taking on caring roles involving progressive conditions such as dementia, at a time of life when they have their own age-related health conditions, such as arthritis.

Pam Fletcher to coach skiers at Nashoba Valley

COMPETITIVE EDGE: Olympian Pam Fletcher will be on hand to coach participants in this weekend’s Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge at Nashoba Valley. One of New England’s most cherished and successful charitable ski events takes place this weekend, and with an added bonus.

Sanofi Profit May Drop This Year as Lantus Blockbuster Ages

Sanofi said profit may drop this year as the French drugmaker pursues new drivers of growth to offset declines for its best-selling diabetes treatment Lantus. Sanofi expects earnings per share excluding some items to be stable to down as much as 3 percent at constant exchange rates, the Paris-based company said in a statement on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Goes Over the Tax Cliff

… was reduced in 2016 from 3.9102% to 3.9004%. Who are these politicians who think they are the arbiters of people’s health? They’re liberals, who have been driving Philadelphia into a poverty ridden abyss for decades. And now they are targeting …

St. Albert to consider bylaw changes to allow urbana

St. Albert residents may soon find the city abuzz with the sweet sound of honeybee hives in backyards across the city. Council unanimously approved a motion directing administration to develop the policies and bylaw amendments that would be required to allow beekeeping in the city, with a budget of $15,000.

Somerset ambulance fee increased

The selectmen last Wednesday approved of an increase in the ambulance fee from Medicare plus 150 percent to rought “We’re still well below the maximum allowable cost and we’re still well below the average of the top 50 that our billing company, Comstar, does the billing for,” Somerset Fire Chief Scott Jepson said. Selectman Holly McNamara said the town has not raised its ambulance fee since February of 2015.

Blood pressure-lowering effects of nifedipine/candesartan…

Journal of Human Hypertension 31, 178–188; doi:10.1038/jhh.2016.54; published online 11 August 2016 The DISTINCT study investigated the efficacy and safety of nifedipine GITS candesartan cilexetil combinations vs respective monotherapies and placebo in patients with hypertension. This descriptive sub-analysis examined blood pressure -lowering effects in high-risk participants, including those with renal impairment disease are at increased risk of future events and mortality.

Jack Nicholson attached to remake Oscar nom ‘Toni Erdmann’

After a seven year hiatus from film, Jack Nicholson is expected to return to the big screen in an English language remake of the Oscar-nominated German comedy “Toni Erdmann.” Nicholson and Kristen Wiig are attached to star, according to a person close to the production who requested anonymity because of a lack of authorization to speak publicly about the project.

Researchers launch first real-time study to measure efficacy of fertility app

In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center’s Institute for Reproductive Health announced today the launch of a year-long study to measure the efficacy of a new app, Dot, for avoiding unintended pregnancy as compared to efficacy rates of other family planning methods. The Dot app, available on iPhone and Android devices, is owned by Cycle Technologies.

NFL concussion hearing Wednesday to be aired live online

A federal judge in Philadelphia will live-stream a hearing Wednesday in the NFL concussion case so retired players can learn what’s ahead as the estimated $1 billion settlement rolls out this year. The NFL this week is moving the first $65 million in payments into trust funds that cover injury claims, baseline testing and education.

Julia A. Medley

She is survived by daughters, Debra A. Pechacek of Cypress, Texas and Vicki L. Voyles of Martinsville; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be at noon on Saturday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Entombment will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood.

Designing gaming to change attitudes

… Lab. He co-founded the lab with University of Chicago professor Melissa Gilliam to produce video games that focus on health and social issues. “This is exactly what is interesting about gaming – the coming together of science and technology on one …