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More Americans using retail health clinics
As wait times to see a doctor for simple problems like sinusitis and urinary tract infection lengthen, more and more Americans are turning to retail health clinics — walk-in medical facilities located in pharmacies, grocery stores and retailers such...Tags: Education, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Hospitals and Clinics, Urinary Tract Infection, Colleges and Universities
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So far, new 'bird flu' virus not a threat in the U.S.
Premium Health News ServiceHarvard Health Blog Beginning in March, reports started coming out of Eastern China that a new "bird flu" virus was loose and causing infections in humans. The new virus is called H7N9. Should we in the U.S. be worried? Neither I nor anyone I know can...Tags: Flu, Epidemics and Plagues, Viral Diseases and Infections, Boston, Disease Prevention
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It's best to avoid grapefruit when taking some statin drugs
Q: My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high cholesterol. The instructions said: "Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication." I love grapefruit. Do I need to avoid it completely? A: Like you, I love...Tags: Internists, Boston, Chemical Industry, Crestor (drug), Lovastatin (drug)
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The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Importance of expiration date depends on the specific drug
Premium Health News ServiceQ: I have several medications that are well beyond their expiration dates. Does that mean that they won't work -- or are dangerous? A: The manufacturer's expiration date on most medications is 2-3 years from when the pills were made. This assumes they're...Tags: Epinephrine, Health and Medical Professionals, Internists, Pharmaceuticals, Drugs and Medicines
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Five questions with ... Chad Barnhill
Moving to Maryland has been a learning experience for Chad Barnhill, general manager of the Horseshoe Baltimore Casino that will fill the sweeping vacant lot currently greeting drivers coming into the city on Russell Street. At home within the walls...
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The Doctor's Corner: An early start on treating menopause
This is the first of a two-part series updating women of all ages on the use of hormones. It is a pleasure to be back putting pencil to paper with good news for women going through "the change." A Global Consensus Statement, hot off the press in the...Tags: Fatigue, Medical Specialization, Osteoporosis, Colleges and Universities, Cleveland Clinic
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Importance of expiration date depends on the specific drug
Q: I have several medications that are well beyond their expiration dates. Does that mean that they won't work — or are dangerous? A: The manufacturer's expiration date on most medications is 2-3 years from when the pills were made. This assumes...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Epinephrine, Pharmaceuticals, Internists, Drugs and Medicines
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What's next for UNLV graduates? You might be surprised
Las Vegas SunAs bright sunny skies beamed down on them, hundreds of UNLV's graduates lingered near the entryway of the Thomas & Mack Center around noon Sunday. UNLV officials said there were nearly 3,000 undergraduate and professional students who were eligible to...Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Children's Museum, Hospitals and Clinics, Graduation, John F. Kennedy
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Jackson Lab Names Scientific Director For Farmington Location
The Hartford CourantA Harvard genetics expert has been named scientific director of the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine on the campus of the UConn Health Center, the company announced Monday. Charles Lee, who starts Aug. 1, is currently director of the molecular...Tags: Education, Medical Procedures and Tests, Medical Specialization, Colleges and Universities, Autism
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Charity's investment a prescription for profits for drug maker
Milwaukee Journal SentinelWhat happens when a disease-fighting charity dives into venture capitalism? In the first case of its kind, the results include one of the planet's most expensive pills, huge sales projections for a drug company and windfalls for executives who sold...Tags: Cystic Fibrosis, Charity, Social Issues, Colleges and Universities, Chemical Industry
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The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Close relationships help you live longer -- and enjoy life more
Premium Health News ServiceQ: Is it true that having good relationships increases your chance of living longer? A: Since the late 1980s, studies have suggested that this is true. People who enjoy close relationships with family and friends are more likely to live longer than...Tags: Brigham Young University , Boston, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Dodge skin irritation from problem plants
Premium Health News ServiceHarvard Health Letter You probably learned about the risks of poison ivy a long time ago, but as you spend more time in the garden this spring, be aware that many other plants can cause a rash. Learn which plants are the common offenders and how to...Tags: Dermatologists, Drugs and Medicines, Hydrocortisone, Folklore and Mythology, Steroids
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