Hospitalcompare.hhs.gov Helps Patients Shop For Optimal Hospital Care
The CMS, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today posted new survey information at the Hospital Compare consumer Web site Hospitalcompare.hhs.gov offering consumers more insight about the hospitals in their communities.
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FDA Identifies Requirements For Safety Plans For Certain Drugs, Biologics
FDA has identified 25 drugs and biologic products that will be required to submit safety plans called REMS.
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Pegintron, Rebetol Resulted In Higher SVR Than Flat Dosing
FDA has approved label revisions for Schering-Plough's PEGINTRON and REBETOL combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C, recommending weight-based dosing of REBETOL based on patient body weight.
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Ten Health Tips For International Travel
Far too many international travelers, from business travelers to the more adventurous types, leave home without taking the basic health steps.
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Independent Pharmacies Protecting You, Your Medications
With a renewed national spotlight on prescription drug abuse, especially among teenagers, it is important to note as well the often over-looked issue of crimes against pharmacies.
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PBM Tools Slowing Cost Of Prescription Drug Benefits
A new survey of employers that finds the utilization of pharmacy benefit management tools has helped to slow the cost of prescription drug benefits highlights the value of proven pharmacy benefit manager tools in increasing savings and access for payors and consumers.
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Spring Ankle Sprain Prevention Tips
March Madness awakens many amateur Michael Jordans from their winter hibernation, as milder weather beckons them to dribble down driveways and shoot three-pointers in the park.
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Organizing Wellness For Warmer Days With DayTimers
DayTimers note that planning is the secret ingredient for success in overall wellness.
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New Recommendations For On-Field Treatment Of Neck Injuries
When the player is an adult and thought to have a neck injury, the emergency on-field treatment policy is clear, but guidelines have been less certain for handling young athletes in the same situation, and EMTs have had the option to remove helmets that appear too large.
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Public Urged To Guard Against Bacillary Dysentery
Hong Kong Department of Health urged members of the public to observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene following confirmation of an outbreak of bacillary dysentery, an intestinal infection caused by bacteria.
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Safety Concerns Prompt Neupro Recall By UCB
UCB says doctors may be short of Neupro as deviations fromapproved product specification caused Neupro recall by the producer.
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LifeStage Methodology To Help Individuals Make Effective Work-Life Choices
Whether you're facing a new beginning in your work, hitting career roadblocks, or encountering other challenges in making effective work-life decisions, the new LifeStage Methodology can help you proactively address issues an goals you want to tackle.
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Don't Let Germs Hitch a Ride Home From Your Doctor's Office
Germ phobia is in the air, and some patients are wondering if medical visits could make them sicker instead of healthier. Others are worried about what they'll pick up in the waiting room or on the examining table.
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Tips For Safe Cycling, Driving
Spring is here and that means bicyclists will again be sharing local streets and roads in larger numbers, prompting the need for everyone on the road to pay greater attention to what's going on around them.
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Free drug samples may burden patients' pockets
Following free drug sample receipt, patients who receive these samples have significantly higher out-of-pocket prescription costs than those who don't
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Wait, Educate Before You Self-Medicate
Many Americans may be placing themselves or their children at risk by leaving the healthcare provider out of the equation.
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FDA Approves New Medical Adhesive To Treat Burn Patients
FDA approved a new medical adhesive called Artiss for use in attaching skin grafts onto burn patients.
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Good Nutrition, Physical Activity For Better Health
A healthy diet and being physically active are important contributors to overall health.
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Stem Cell Technology Offers Promise Of Huge Savings For Drug Developers
More than 90% of drugs entering clinical development fail to get to market, due to the lack of effectiveness or adverse side effects not detected in animal tests.
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Sagent Launches Ciprofloxacin Injection, USP, Dextrose Premix Bag
Sagent Pharmaceuticals has launched ciprofloxacin injection, USP, 5% dextrose premix bag, a synthetic broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for intravenous administration used to treat bacterial infections.
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Data Suggests Efficacy Of Advair, Serevent Is Not Impacted By Genetic Profile
Genetic differences at the site of the beta-2 adrenergic receptor gene in asthma patients did not lead to different responses to Advair Diskus or Serevent Diskus.
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Americans Cut Prescription Pills Due To Cost
Americans greatly value prescription drugs' potential benefits for their families, but most believe they cost too much money and many struggle to pay for needed medicines.
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Education Prolongs Lifespan
More educated people live longer than those with less education.
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DIY Health Test Kits Lack Accuracy
Health officials warn that home DIY test kits may be inaccurate and sometimes even harmful for health.
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At Age 65 Prescription Drug Costs Rise Over 6 Times
Prescription costs rise more than 6 times when patients reach 65 says study of 5M people. Women are 23 percent more likely than men to be prescribed medications.
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Listening to cell phones significantly impairs drivers
Brain imaging reveals drivers are distracted even if they don't talk but only listen to cell phones.
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Female Students With Cell Phones Risk More Personal Safety
Carrying a cell phone may cause some college students - especially women - to take risks with their safety, a new study suggests.
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China Investigates Heparin Recall Case
China State Food and Drug Administration is investigating the case of recalled Baxter's heparin and checking pharmaceutical ingredients used in the drug.
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Orthodontic patients can enjoy a variety of healthy food options
Many parents find that meal time can be a challenge when their children get braces. Now, thanks to some new recipes, both parents and kids will have something to smile about in regard to braces friendly food.
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Bayer's Trasylol Killed 22,000 People and FDA could Have Prevented It
Approximately 22,000 lives could have been saved had the drug Trasylol been removed from the market. Trasylol was finally taken off the market in November of 2007. The drug, which is used to decrease bleeding during open heart surgery but caused kidney failure which lead to the need for dialysis and an increased change of death for the patients.
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Baxter's Heparin Production Suspended
Baxter HealthCare is suspending production of multiple dose heparin - anticoagulant, which is often called blood thinner.
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Specific Nanoparticle Design Required For Drug Delivery
Researchers have demonstrated the precision required to engineer a nanoparticle that is effective in targeted drug delivery.
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Heart Disease, Stroke Risk Can Be Controlled By Practicing Healthy Behaviors
Eighty-eight percent of Americans over the age 65 have at least one chronic health condition such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes, which can be controlled by making healthy lifestyle changes.
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Examining Creative Uses Of Antiretrovirals
Researchers could take heart in several studies that found that creative uses of antiretroviral drugs might prevent transmission of the virus.
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FDA Approved Generic Fosamax
FDA approved the first generic versions of Fosamax (alendronate sodium tablets), used to treat osteoporosis, a condition that causes thinning and weakening of a person's bones.
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Candy Without Cavities
Lab team have managed to make candy that's actually good for your teeth.
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Lawmakers' Proposal Giving FDA Authority Over Generic Biotechnology Drugs
A proposal was discussed that would give FDA the authority to regulate generic versions of biotechnology drugs.
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UK To Consider Fluoridating Tap Water To Improve Dental Care
Labour's Health Secretary, has called for the NHS to consider fluoridating tap water in areas with poor dental health in order to improve public dental care.
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Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
We must all play a part in conserving antibiotics to help tackle infections.
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Barr Launches Generic Fosamax Tablets
Barr Pharmaceuticals has launched a generic version of Merck's Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium) Tablets, 70 mg after receiving final approval from FDA.
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