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What Is a CT Scan? What Is a CAT Scan?
A CT scan stands for Computed Tomography scan. It is also known as a CAT (Computer Axial Tomography) scan. It is a medical imaging method that employs tomography. Tomography is the process of generating a two-dimensional image of a slice or section through a 3-dimensional object (a tomogram). The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner; it is a large machine and uses X-rays. It used to be called an EMI scan, because it was developed by the company EMI. Undergoing a CT scan is a painless procedure.
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Florida Newspaper Examines Impact Of HIV/AIDS On Black Community
Polk County, Fla., health officials have made educating the black community a top priority in addressing HIV/AIDS in the state, where blacks are disproportionately affected by the virus, the Lakeland Ledger reports. The Polk County Health Department has expanded its community outreach and testing efforts to different types of settings such as beauty salons, community centers and churches. County outreach workers hope that offering education and screening in such settings will encourage residents to get informed and tested for HIV (Williams Adams [1], Lakeland Ledger, 6/24). In addition, the Ledger examined the complex issues the black community faces with regard to HIV/AIDS and the barriers that need be addressed to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on minorities (Williams Adams, Lakeland Ledger, 6/25). The Ledger also profiled Bonnie Munson, a local resident who performs volunteer outreach efforts in her community, including distributing condoms and informational material to other residents (Williams Adams [2], Lakeland Ledger, 6/24).
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Lilly Receives Fourth FDA Approval For ALIMTA(R) (pemetrexed For Injection)
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced it received a fourth approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ALIMTA(R) (pemetrexed for injection). The latest approval is for ALIMTA as a maintenance therapy for locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), specifically for patients with a nonsquamous histology whose disease has not progressed after four cycles of platinum-based first-line chemotherapy. ALIMTA is not indicated for treatment of patients with squamous cell non-small cell lung cancer.
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New Law Expands Medicaid Coverage For Eligible Women With Breast & Cervical Cancer

A new Alabama law effective July 1 provides free treatment options for women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, provided they meet eligibility criteria. According to the 2009 Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act, Alabama women may participate in the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program if they (1) Have a diagnosis of breast or cervical cancer (2) Are under 65 years of age (3) Have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level (4) Are a U.S. citizen and a resident of Alabama (5) Are uninsured or underinsured "Underinsured" is defined as insurance that does not cover cancer screening such as mammograms or which has a high deductible that the woman is unable to pay. Under the former Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000, free screening services and Medicaid coverage was provided to eligible women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through the ABCCED program. Now women who have been diagnosed by other licensed physicians who are not providers in this program are also eligible. "The new act enhances the former act by further expanding coverage to women, which will reduce the mortality rate from these diseases," said Dr. Donald Williamson, state health officer. "Of the more than 65,000 women who have been screened by the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program since 1997, approximately 1,400 have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer." The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program is a program of the Alabama Department of Public Health which provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women. This is a federally funded program available in every state. Eligible women are ages 45 to 64, who have no insurance, or are underinsured with income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Women under age 45 who have a breast complaint and meet the other criteria are also eligible. Free screening services include an annual pelvic examination and Pap smear, an annual clinical breast exam, an annual mammogram, and diagnostic tests. Women may enroll in the program by calling toll free 877-252-3324 or by receiving a referral from a physician. The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program provides free treatment through Medicaid for eligible women of any age who have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer. Eligible women of any age may have already begun treatment for breast or cervical cancer. This includes women who have already begun treatment for breast or cervical cancer. They must meet the eligibility criteria of diagnosis of breast or cervical cancer, be uninsured or underinsured, have income at or below 200 percent of the poverty level, and be a U.S. citizen. Women may enroll by asking their physician to call the program at (334) 206-6227. Alabama Department of Public Health


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