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11/21/2009

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Dispensing prescription drugs in 3-month supplies reduces drug costs by a third

11/20/2009

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 Purchasing prescription drugs in a three-month supply rather than a one-month supply has long been regarded as a way to reduce the cost of drugs for patients and third-party payers. New research from the University of Chicago quantifies the savings for the first time. An analysis of 26,85... [Comments]Dispensing prescription drugs in 3-month supplies reduces drug costs by a third

Washington Lupus Chapter Celebrates 35th Anniversary on December 5

11/23/2009

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WASHINGTON,Nov.23/PRNewswire/--TheLupusFoundationofAmericaGreaterWashingtonChapter(LFAGW)willcelebrate35yearsofsuccessprovidingfreeday-to-dayeducation,adviceandresourcesforthe75,000+peoplewithlupusandtheirfamiliesinthegreaterD.C.area.LFAGW's35thAnniversaryLuncheonwillbeheldonSat.,December5from12:00p.m.-2:30p.m.atB.Smith's,50MassachusettsAve.,N.E.,Washington( map ).Dress:Businessattire.Li... [Comments]

Drug ads ineffective for boosting sales, could cost taxpayers: UBC-Harvard study

11/23/2009

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 US Taxpayers may be on the hook for the high cost of drug advertising that does little to boost sales, according to a new study led by a University of British Columbia health policy researcher. The study, published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine , examined the US sales patterns of clopidogrel, a top-selling drug also known by the trade name Plavix used to prevent blood clots... [Comments]

Women's Hair Loss Treatment Results Captured on Video to Inspire Others

11/23/2009

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After suffering from women's hair loss for almost ten years, Zsanett Siklosi's hair is growing back and she's sharing her progress and the secret behind her success with thousands of other women through the release of her video diaries which include a direct comparison of... [Comments]Women's Hair Loss Treatment Results Captured on Video to Inspire Others

'Family Health History and Genetics Privacy' is the Newest Addition to the ACMG Genetics & Your Health Video Series

11/23/2009

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AmericanCollegeofMedicalGenetics(ACMG)EncouragesFamiliestoGatherFamilyHealthHistoryInformationonNationalFamilyHistoryDay,Thanksgiving2009 BETHESDA,Md.,Nov.23--ThisThanksgivingisthesixthannualNationalFamilyHistoryDay,asdeclaredbytheU.S.SurgeonGeneral.TheAmericanCollegeofMedicalGenetics(ACMG)encourageseveryonetoknowtheirfamilymedicalhistoryandiftheyhaven'talr... [Comments]

Pennsylvania Agriculture Department Encourages Proper Food Handling, Offers Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

11/23/2009

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ActingSecretaryEncouragesUseofPAPreferredProductsinHolidayMeals HARRISBURG,Pa.,Nov.23--ToensurethatyourfamilyhasasafeThanksgivingmealthisyear,actingAgricultureSecretaryRussellReddingisurgingresidentstofollowafewbasicfoodsafetystepswhenpreparingdinnerandhandlingleftovers. "Followingandunderstandingproperfoodhandlingandpreparationguidelinesisacriticalstep... [Comments]

Diabetes surgery summit consensus lays foundation for new field of medicine

11/23/2009

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 NEW YORK (Nov. 23, 2009) -- A first-of-its-kind consensus statement on diabetes surgery is published online today in the Annals of Surgery . The report illustrates the findings of the first international consensus conference -- Diabetes Surgery Summit (DSS) -- where an international group of more than 50 scientific and medical experts agreed on a set of evidence-based guidelines and definitio... [Comments]

Vigorous Exercise Cuts Stroke Risk for Men, Not Women

11/23/2009

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Older males saw their odds drop by 63 percent with moderate-to-high intensity workouts MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Moderate-to-high intensity exercise such as jogging, swimming or tennis may help reduce stroke risk in older men but not in women, researchers report. The study included almost 3,300 men and women, average age 69, in Manhattan who were followed for about n... [Comments]

Doctor-Pharmacist Teams Boost Blood Pressure Control

11/23/2009

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Partnerships doubled number of patients who reined in their hypertension, study found,, MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- High blood pressure is better controlled by doctor-pharmacist teams working hand-in-hand than by doctors and pharmacists working alone, a new study shows. "When physicians work with pharmacists, medications are intensified, dosages increased, medications... [Comments]

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