Clinical Nurse Specialist in Smithville, TX Accepting Medicare

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Ms. Lydia Clare Shelton, MSN, APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Health Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 800 Highway 71 E, Smithville, TX 78957 Phone: 512-237-5744

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Senate Dems still debating public option in health bills

Senate Democratic leaders are tracking the support of a government-run public option in health care reform legislation.

Research roundup: Widows and medical spending; disparities in heart care, hospital deaths

The authors write: "We find that out-of-pocket medical spending is approximately 29 percent higher when an individual becomes widowed, a large portion of which is spending on nursing homes. Our results suggest a substantial role of living arrangements in out-of-pocket medical spending; however, our estimates combined with differences in rates of widowhood across gender suggest that marital status can explain only one third of the gender difference in total out-of-pocket medical spending, leaving a large portion unexplained.

Higher pollution levels linked to deteriorating lung health among adult European citizens

New data has identified a clear link between higher levels of exposure to air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adult European citizens. This study confirms previous findings that children growing up in areas with higher levels of pollution will have lower levels of lung function and a higher risk of developing symptoms such as cough and bronchitis symptoms.

Cord Blood America enters new work agreement with Hawaii Medical Service Association

Cord Blood America, Inc., the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company focused on bringing the life-saving potential of stem cells to families nationwide and internationally, is pleased to announce a new work agreement with the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, the largest and most experienced provider of health care coverage in Hawaii.

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