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Volume 6 | Issue 24 | through June 18, 2013 Mentions in the media almost always have unforeseen consequences. Although we never really know how they will work, we work to get positive mentions in the media to help attract patients and gain attention to our clinical outcomes, our advanced facilities and, not least, the enormous benefits to a patient that academic medicine can bring. UCH in the News Notable mentions of the hospital, its people and its community. Center to aid trauma victims. Aurora Sentinel, 5/23 People harmed directly and indirectly by the July 20, 2012 Aurora Century 16 theater shootings will find help at the Aurora Strong Resilience Center, set to open at the now-vacant Hoffman Heights Library building on Peoria Street next month. It will ultimately be available to all residents affected by trauma and tragedy. Kevin Everhart, PhD, quoted. Story. Interested in the hospital’s media relations efforts? Have an idea you think the media may like? Want to see the stories behind the stories? Contact Dan Weaver •E mail him at [email protected] •C all him at 720-848-7852 Times not to have heart failure. UPI.com, 5/28 People with heart failure admitted to the hospital in January and on Friday nights have the worst chances of survival, says David Kao, MD. Hospital admissions tended to be highest during these times, Kao learned after examining some 1 million medical records. “The fact that patients admitted right before the weekend and in the middle of the night do worse and are in the hospital longer suggests that staffing levels may contribute to the findings,” Kao said in a statement. Story. Vitamins in moderation. Fox31, Denver, 5/29 Vitamin supplements can help people with specific nutrient needs, such as pregnant women, the elderly and those with a diagnosed deficiency, such as vitamin D. But simply adding supplements blindly can lead to toxic buildup, says Joseph Vande Griend, PharmD. Vitamins can also interfere with prescription medications, he said. Story. Menopause: always a hot topic. Fox31, Denver, 5/29 The old nemesis of women causes hot flashes, night sweats and other uncomfortable symptoms. Treatments include estrogen, a variety of herbal supplements, acupuncture, yoga, and lifestyle changes, such as diet, stress reduction and rest. But treatments will vary depending on the individual, says Nanette Santoro, MD. Story. Subscribe: The Insider is delivered free via email every other Wednesday. To subscribe: [email protected] Comment: We want your input, feedback, notices of stories we’ve missed. To comment: [email protected] Volume 6 | Issue 24 | through June 18, 2013 | Page 2 Breast cancer testing not for everyone. Examiner.com, 5/30 The recent revelation that actress Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive double mastectomy after she learned she had mutations of two key genes linked to breast cancer has spurred an explosion of interest in genetic testing. But Lisen Axell, a genetic counselor at UCH, says only about one in 10 breast cancers have a genetic component and only about half of those involve the mutations discovered in Jolie. Women should closely examine the health histories on both sides of their families before asking for the expensive tests, Axell said. Story. The eyes have it. Fox31, Denver, 5/31 Blurry vision may be more than a sign of fatigue or a need for glasses. Problems with vision can often be a sign of conditions elsewhere in the body, most notably high blood pressure and diabetes, says Leonard Seibold, MD. Story. Treatment leaves tumors out in the cold. 7News, Denver, 6/3 University of Colorado Hospital is the only medical center in the state to use a procedure that treats esophageal tumors with a freezing spray. Cryoablation is an alternative to heat therapy or resection of tissue, says Norio Fukami, MD. For more on this story, see this issue of the Insider. Story. Driving lessons for the elderly. 9News, 6/4 Physicians often wait too long to discuss driving abilities with their elderly patients, according to a new study from the CU School of Medicine and the College of Nursing. Providers frequently talk about restrictions only after there has been “red flag,” such as an accident or near mishap, says Marian Betz, MD, MPH. Other studies show people generally outlive their ability to drive safely by six years. Story.