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Monthly Archives: November 2010
American loses over a stone on ‘potato diet’ – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk American loses over a stone on 'potato diet'Telegraph.co.ukAn American who ate nothing but potatoes for two months has astounded nutritionists by claiming to be healthier than when he started. By Nick Allen, Los Angeles 12:00AM GMT 01 Dec 2010 Chris Voigt, 45, who is head of the Washington State Potato …Washington state potato...
Children’s medicine doses can be confusing, study finds – Los Angeles Times
Fox News Children's medicine doses can be confusing, study findsLos Angeles TimesOver-the-counter medications often don't contain measuring devices, or have one that's inconsistent with the label – marked in different units, for example. By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times Many over-the-counter, liquid medications meant for children …Kids at Risk from Poor OTC Drug DirectionsMedPage...
Government push only moderately boosted HIV testing numbers – USA Today
CTV.ca Government push only moderately boosted HIV testing numbersUSA TodayBy Alex Wong, Getty Images By Steve Sternberg, USA TODAY A major government push to make HIV testing part of every doctor's medical routine has only modestly increased the number of people tested, federal officials reported Tuesday. …Free HIV tests aren't hard to find, if...
What is the formula for finding the values on a z-score table?
Question by coolbeanskun: What is the formula for finding the values on a z-score table? Many places tend to direct me to probability distribution tables when I try to find the formula for calculating the actual values on the table. For example: mean = 100 Standard dev = 15 Raw score = 120 z...
What’s the difference between Children’s Claritin and normal Claritin?
Question by -: What’s the difference between Children’s Claritin and normal Claritin? And does children’s claritin works on a teen? What about an adult? Best answer: Answer by kellyThe dose. A teen/adult could take the children’s version if they wanted to, but they’d have to take a whole bunch of it in order to...
Free HIV tests aren’t hard to find, if you know where to look – Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail Free HIV tests aren't hard to find, if you know where to lookLos Angeles TimesMiss the report? Here are details from a Los Angeles Times article: "At least 45% of American adults have been tested for HIV at least once, an increase of five percentage points and 11.4 million people since...
Our journey – and why there’s still a long way to go – Independent
Washington Post (blog) Our journey – and why there's still a long way to goIndependentThe beginnings of the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF) are well known. Elton was deeply touched by the plight of a young US haemophiliac, Ryan White, who contracted HIV through contaminated blood and was vilified by his entire community. …Free...
Merck Quits Testing New HIV Treatment with Isentress – Food Consumer
Seedol.com Merck Quits Testing New HIV Treatment with IsentressFood ConsumerMerck & Co reportedly decided on Monday to stop testing its HIV drug Isentress after preliminary trial results showed the treatment was not as effective as the standard treatment or control treatment. The study was intended to compare a once-daily dose …Merck's HIV drug Isentress...
The food safety bill – Washington Post
CNN International The food safety billWashington PostThe food safety legislation is designed to prevent food from being contaminated, a departure from the current system, which relies on the government to track down tainted food after illness has occurred. Among other things, the measure: l Would require …Advocates: Food safety bill doesn't have teethCNN InternationalFood...
Merck May Have a Cholesterol Winner
Merck May Have a Cholesterol Winner The company told doctors at the American Heart Assn. annual meeting that new data showed its drug anacetrapib had reduced bad cholesterol by 40 percent while raising good cholesterol by an unprecedented 138 percent Read more on BusinessWeek Count your blessings Denise Adams is a former Fort Bend...
How long after drinking can I take my ativan?
Question by John: How long after drinking can I take my ativan? So um, I havent had a drink in 7 days, tonight I made a mixed drink probably equivalent to just under 4 beers. If I wait 4 hours from now to take the ativan (1.5mg), will it be okay to take it....
Salmonella-hit egg company gets FDA OK for sales – USA Today
KCRG Salmonella-hit egg company gets FDA OK for salesUSA TodayBy Tim Loehrke, USA TODAY By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY The company at the center of the salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 1820 people during the summer and led to the recall of 550 million eggs has been cleared by the Food and Drug...
Better care for newborns, mothers with HIV demanded – Times of India
Washington Post (blog) Better care for newborns, mothers with HIV demandedTimes of IndiaPUNE: Prompt availability of anti-retroviral therapy, facilities like community-care centres, improved post-natal care to newborn babies of HIV positive mothers, setting up of second line ART link centres at civil hospitals across the state, …Opera hits right note with safe sex plotXinhuaHIV...
Child Liquid Medications Have Inconsistent Instructions And Measuring Devices – Medical News Today
Fox News Child Liquid Medications Have Inconsistent Instructions And Measuring DevicesMedical News TodayHow can parents prevent unintentionally overdosing their child if pediatric OTC medication labeling and measuring devices are inconsistent? According to an article published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) and written by …Kids at Risk from Poor OTC Drug DirectionsMedPage...
Advocates: Food safety bill doesn’t have teeth – CNN International
CNN International Advocates: Food safety bill doesn't have teethCNN InternationalThe salmonella outbreak that occurred over the summer resulted in the recall of more than 500 million eggs. (CNN) — Turkey breasts, eggs, cilantro, and deli meat are just some of the foods that you may have avoided this year …Senate OKs food safety bill...
Q&A: I am terrified about starting Remicade because of the side effects, has anyone had good results?
Question by Julia20: I am terrified about starting Remicade because of the side effects, has anyone had good results? I have just been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis about five months ago and have been getting flare ups. Best answer: Answer by LaGabbywhat is that? Add your own answer in the comments!
Vitamin D Targets Increased
Vitamin D Targets Increased A panel advises raising Vitamin D allowance, but some scientists say the recommendations are still low. Read more on US News & World Report D-Link Introduces Its Latest Generation of Affordable, Easy-to-Use Smart Switches with … DUBAI, UAE – Ideal for SMBs Seeking Enterprise Level Functionality, the D-Link DES-1210 and...
Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance Offers Quality-of-Life Gains – WebMD
Los Angeles Times Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance Offers Quality-of-Life GainsWebMDNov. 30, 2010 — Active surveillance for men with localized prostate cancer may offer up some important quality-of-life advantages when compared to other initial prostate cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy and surgical removal …Study Backs 'Active Surveillance' for Low-Risk Prostate CancerBusinessWeekWatchful Waiting Wins Better...
Record Number of Americans Tested for HIV – BusinessWeek
Business Daily Africa Record Number of Americans Tested for HIVBusinessWeekTUESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) — HIV testing in the United States is at a record high, but more than 200000 Americans are infected and don't know it, a US government report released Tuesday finds. "The numbers show that progress …HIV Report Says 200000 Americans...
Vitamin D Guidelines Edge Upwards, But Most Americans Getting Enough: Report – BusinessWeek
msnbc.com Vitamin D Guidelines Edge Upwards, But Most Americans Getting Enough: ReportBusinessWeekTUESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) — Despite calls by some experts that Americans take in much more vitamin D, a new report from the Institute of Medicine finds that most people are getting enough of the nutrient each day. …We get enough vitamin...
Nov. 26 Friends and Neighbors
Nov. 26 Friends and Neighbors HOMEWARD Flu clinics Monday A seasonal flu clinic will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at HOMEWARD Public Health, 1114 Duff Ave., Ames. Flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be offered to the public first come, first served. The cost is $ 25 for the influenza...
Is it right to take Diamicron,Glucophage and Avandia every day?
Question by al_ainim: Is it right to take Diamicron,Glucophage and Avandia every day? I am a diabetic man and my doctor prescribed me the following medication to be taken daily: Diamicron, Glucophage and Avandia. Best answer: Answer by ComancheroAbsolutely ONLY if your Doctor advises you to do so. And then if you do have...
Weight Watchers updates points system – msnbc.com
American Health and Beauty (press release) Weight Watchers updates points systemmsnbc.comNEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters Life!) – Weight Watchers, the international weight-management and packaged food company, has revised its popular points weight-loss system for the first time in 13 years, the company said. The updated points system, …Health Buzz: Weight Watchers Revamps Points SystemU.S....
HIV Report Says 200000 Americans Unaware They’re Infected: Why? – CBS News
Washington Post (blog) HIV Report Says 200000 Americans Unaware They're Infected: Why?CBS NewsKim Kardashian dies a "digital death" as part of an HIV fundraising campaign. (Keepachildalive.org) (CBS) More than 25 years into the epidemic, Americans are reasonably well informed about HIV/AIDS. But a new report reveals that a shocking number of …More, but not...