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January 25, 2012


	Knee Replacement Surgery Now, Baby Boomers can claim credit for another first - a dramatic increase in knee replacement surgery.

	Most Costly Conditions – Women Treating heart disease topped a list of the 10 most costly conditions for American women.

	Most Costly Conditions – Men A new AHRQ study found that treating heart disease leads a list of the 10 most costly conditions for American men.

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Effective Health Care: Helping You Make Better Treatment Choices

Baby Boomers Trigger Major Increase in Knee Replacement Surgeries
Women and men between the ages of 45 and 64 were more than twice as likely to have had knee replacement surgery in 2009 than in 1997.

Links to Questions Are The Answer, Healthy Men, and Superhéroes pages.

Keep Track of Your Medicines
Keep a readily available pill card that lists all the medications you take.

Tips for Going Home from the Hospital
Clarify all aspects of your medical care, including medications, in preparation for leaving the hospital.

Bring a Health Advocate to Appointments
Bring a friend or family member to doctor appointments to help you collect information about your condition and treatment.

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