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Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Elderly Australian Being Prescribed Psychotropic Drugs Too Often Serious safety and cost concerns resulted after a report indicated that older Australians are being over prescribed psychotropic drugs; investigators from the University of Queensland have called for urgent action.	21 Aug 2011

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Too Many Healthcare Workers Skipping Flu Jab, Says CDC, USA Over 36% of healthcare workers are not having their flu vaccinations, according to a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). 84% of doctors have been vaccinated compared to 70% of nurses.	21 Aug 2011

Heart Disease News
Can Omecamtiv Mecarbil Help Heart Failure Patients? Too Early To Tell An article published in the Lancet revealed results of two clinical trials of omecamtiv mecarbil, a drug that according to researchers could one-day benefit heart failure patients by assisting the heart to contract more easily.	21 Aug 2011

Seniors / Aging News
Elderly Australian Being Prescribed Psychotropic Drugs Too Often Serious safety and cost concerns resulted after a report indicated that older Australians are being over prescribed psychotropic drugs; investigators from the University of Queensland have called for urgent action.	21 Aug 2011

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