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One in five of people with asthma are sensitive to aspirin

One in five of people with asthma are sensitive to aspirin Aspirin-induced asthma is a severe response to aspirin and other common painkillers. It is a serious matter, yet opinion is divided as to its prevalence. Researchers at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia, have looked at all the … Full News here [...]

Barnstable District Court

Barnstable District Court FIELDS, Michael, 49, 42 Saltmarsh Lane, West Yarmouth; OUI, possession of Tramadol and three traffic violations, May 7 in Yarmouth. Pretrial hearing June 11. GALVIN, William, 51, 37 Wagon Lane, Hyannis; guilty of assault and battery, Nov. 19 in … Full News here – Read more on Capecodonline

Moms Receive Life-Changing Gift of Sight

Moms Receive Life-Changing Gift of Sight SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – May 16, 2013) – The Eye Institute of Utah announces the winners of its 2013 Mother's Day LASIK Giveaway. Four extraordinary mothers receive LASIK surgery at no cost for being randomly selected from hundreds of … Full News here – Read more on Marketwire [...]

New device claims to give asthma sufferers relief

New device claims to give asthma sufferers relief Updated Sunday, May 19 at 11:02 PM. AUSTIN — A new treatment is available for asthma sufferers in Central Texas. It doesn't involve breathing machines nor medications, but this new device is quite literally providing asthma sufferers a breath of fresh … Full News here – Read [...]

Boehringer Ingelheim's tiotropium shows promising results in patients with

Boehringer Ingelheim's tiotropium shows promising results in patients with … Boehringer Ingelheim today announced data from Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies from the Company's ongoing clinical trial program investigating the efficacy and safety of tiotropium in asthma. These data were presented at the American Thoracic Society … Full News here – Read more on [...]

Judge – Okolona Assistant Police Chief Ramona Robertson guilty of 3

24 May 2013

Judge – Okolona Assistant Police Chief Ramona Robertson guilty of 3 … I am with you on that. (That night, you said had some prescription in another bottle?) Yes, it was old bottle. Pearson used brown bottles. Morton uses blue bottles. I have not taken any Prozac in years. So Prilosec…. I do take Lexapro. [...]

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Adverse Reactions and Death Prompt Recall For Anemia Drug

24 May 2013

Adverse Reactions and Death Prompt Recall For Anemia Drug Waxahachie, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 6, 2013 – The FDA has issued a recall for anemia drug Omontys. Omontys has been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Doctors and their patients have indicated that some individuals have … Full News here – [...]

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CAT Scan Guided Biopsy of a Lung Lesion – Medical Informer Video

24 May 2013

This patient education video explains CAT scan guided biopsy of a lung lesion. The program extensively discusses the reasonable risks and complications of th… Video Rating: 5 / 5

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Can I really get cheaper meds if I don't use my insurance?

24 May 2013

Can I really get cheaper meds if I don't use my insurance? Overall, Costco provided the biggest savings on the generic versions of the drugs we priced: pioglitazone (Actos), escitalopram (Lexapro), atorvastatin (Lipitor), clopidogrel (Plavix), and montelukast (Singulair). You don't need to be a Costco member … Full News here – Read more on ConsumerReports.org

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13 insurers to compete on Calif. health exchange

24 May 2013

13 insurers to compete on Calif. health exchange SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The state's largest health insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, will be among 13 plans competing to provide coverage to millions of Californians through the state's new health exchange … Full News here – Read more on Fresno Bee

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Insurers Competing For State's Health Care Exchange Proposed To Not Cover

24 May 2013

Insurers Competing For State's Health Care Exchange Proposed To Not Cover … All current Washington health plans provide abortion insurance. Stephanie Marquis, a spokeswoman with the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, said the plans without such coverage in the health exchange were recently filed by Kaiser … Full News here – Read more [...]

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New Asthma drug in testing phase

24 May 2013

New Asthma drug in testing phase An experimental Asthma drug shows promise, but is a long way away from your local pharmacy. In a three month trial, the drug decreased the number of Asthma attacks and other symptoms by 87% in adults who didn't get enough relief from other medications … Full News here – [...]

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New Asthma Drug Could Be Game Changer

23 May 2013

New Asthma Drug Could Be Game Changer Dupilumab, developed by Sanofi (SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), reduced asthma attacks by 87% in a 12-week, 104-patient study of the injectable treatment. A physician involved in the trial called the preliminary results, “the most exciting … Full News here – Read more on Investorplace.com

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Jerome Bettis's Anti-Asthma Offensive

23 May 2013

Jerome Bettis's Anti-Asthma Offensive Around that time, he also learned that he had asthma. The kid who would later earn the nickname "The Bus" quickly learned how to manage that: "I was diligent about everything I did from that point on. I didn't want that to happen again." Still, he … Full News here – [...]

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A New Target for Mesothelioma Treatment Shows Promise According to

23 May 2013

A New Target for Mesothelioma Treatment Shows Promise According to … Surviving Mesothelioma reports that a pair of Swiss researchers say they have identified a potential new target for mesothelioma therapy. The compound called calretinin (CR) is a potential new target for mesothelioma therapy. CR is a calcium-binding … Full News here – Read more [...]

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NVISION Laser Eye Centers First in the Nation to Offer Avellino-GENE Detection

23 May 2013

NVISION Laser Eye Centers First in the Nation to Offer Avellino-GENE Detection … Prior to undergoing refractive surgery such as LASIK, the AGDS Test detects, with 100 percent accuracy, the ACD genetic mutation in which carriers are at an extremely high risk of experiencing eventual blindness as a result of vision-correction … Full News here [...]

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Jeff foxworthy – colonoscopy – Medical Informer Video

23 May 2013

Colonoscopy. Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Submerged structure stumps Israeli archaeologists

23 May 2013

Submerged structure stumps Israeli archaeologists The monumental structure, made of boulders and stones with a diameter of 70 meters (230 feet), emerged from a routine sonar scan in 2003. Now archaeologists are trying to raise money to allow them access to the submerged stones. "It's very enigmatic … Full News here – Read more on [...]

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What can I do to treat erectile dysfunction?

23 May 2013

What can I do to treat erectile dysfunction? Common examples include sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil (Levitra). These are effective medications and work only when there is sexual stimulation. The potential side effects of these medications include headache, stomach upset … Full News here – Read more on Globe and Mail

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Have a nervous stomach … every day?

23 May 2013

Have a nervous stomach … every day? Brand names include Cymbalta, Effexor XR, Lexapro, and Paxil. It may take four to six weeks to feel better. Your doctor might prescribe a benzodiazepine for a short while. Brand names include Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, and Xanax. These drugs carry a … Full News here – Read more [...]

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