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As we age, chronic conditions come in pairs
Adults 45 and older are more likely to have two or more chronic medical conditions, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hypertension plus diabetes is the most common combination for people 45 to 64, but those...
Tags: Obesity, Minority Groups, Medical Research, Diabetes, Demographics
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Inflammatory disorder treatment involves careful medication management
Medical Edge from Mayo ClinicDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother was just diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. What is it, and what causes the condition? Is the treatment safe? ANSWER: Polymyalgia rheumatica is a treatable inflammatory disorder that causes muscle and joint pain and...Tags: Immune System, Blood, Health, Inflammation, Dietary Supplements
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Dr. Otto Roza, 87
Dr. Otto Roza passed away on Oct. 30, 2012, two days prior to his 88th birthday, in Florida. He was the first nephrologist (kidney specialist) in Washington County and the Tri-State area. He introduced outpatient dialysis for patients with advanced...Tags: Kidney, Dialysis, Diseases and Illnesses, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), World War II (1939-1945)
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Tri-County Special Needs Resources
Welcome to our tri-county listing of special needs resources. We do our best to include every organization, but sometimes things fall through the cracks. If you know of an organization you feel should be included, send the information to Editor Kyara...Tags: Philosophy, Medical Specialization, Children's Services Council of Broward County, Spina Bifida, Entertainment
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Commentary: One less sugar sweetened drink can make a difference
Growing up in Texas, I played fast pitch softball. After playing in the hot Texas sun, our team, the Sweetpeas, had a snack of oranges and water, in containers brought from home. Today, my husband and I are new Howard County residents and we have...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Obesity, Documentary (genre), Howard County, Overweight
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Fluoridation: An ER doctor's perspective
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe Wichita medical community has voiced its support to fluoridate Wichita's water. A group of more than 500 dentists and doctors signed a petition to get the issue on the ballot. Among the supporters, a long-time Via Christi ER Doctor who says he's seen...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Dentistry and Dental Health, Dietary Supplements, Fluoride
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Kidney transplant will mark a special Halloween for one West Seattle family
Q13 Fox News OnlineIt's a priceless "treat" for one West Seattle family this Halloween. Evelyn Sherman has battled chronic kidney disease for two years. On Wednesday, she will undergo an organ transplant and receive a new kidney from her father. If you'd care to leave...Tags: Halloween
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Boehringer Ingelheim To Pay $95 M For Alleged Fraudulent Marketing of Drugs
The Hartford CourantBoehringer Ingelheim, a German company with U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield, has agreed to pay $95 million to settle allegations that it promoted four drugs for uses unsupported by research, and that it paid kickbacks to doctors to prescribe the drugs,...Tags: Medicaid, Justice System, Heart Attack, U.S. Department of Justice, Flu
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Nightlife October 17th
Windber Hotel, 502 15th St., Windber, Grip, Friday, Oct. 19; Wylde Syde, Saturday, Oct. 20; The Chi, Friday, Oct. 26; Pivot, Saturday, Oct. 27. Yesterday's Party, Ebensburg, Stitch, Friday, Oct. 19; Locked & Loaded, Saturday, Oct. 20; DJ, Friday, Oct....Tags: Medtronic Incorporated, Dialysis, Bedford County (Pennsylvania), Christianity, Steaks
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Windber Hotel, 502 15th St., Windber,
Yesterday's Party, Ebensburg, Dynamite DJs, DJ John Dennis, Friday, Oct. 12; 7th Gear, Saturday, Oct. 13; Stitch, Friday, Oct. 19; Locked & Loaded, Saturday, Oct. 20; DJ, Friday, Oct. 26; DJ John Dennis and Halloween Costume Party, Saturday, Oct. 27....Tags: Medtronic Incorporated, Dialysis, The Galleria, Halloween, Disc Jockeys
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Smith Island kidney patient waiting on a new 'gift of life'
Joan Corbin's day is governed by the humming box in the alcove off her living room. For nearly an hour in the afternoon and nine hours at night, the Smith Island resident must tether herself to a suitcase-sized dialysis machine to get rid of the waste...Tags: Dialysis, University of Maryland Medical Center, Charity, Heart Attack, Diabetes
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Ex-NFL Star and 'Webster' Dad Alex Karras Dies at 77
CNNLOS ANGELES -- Former NFL player and actor Alex Karras died Wednesday in Los Angeles, a family spokesman said. He was 77. "After a heroic fight with kidney disease, heart disease, dementia and for the last two years, stomach cancer," Karras died at his...Tags: Stomach Cancer, NFL Pro Bowl, Alex Karras, Susan Clark, National Football League
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