Re: “Trump demands fast replacement — GOP can’t agree on details on alternative to Obama’s health law,” Wednesday news story. Remember the story about the car-chasing dog who finally caught one and didn’t know what to do with it after he caught it? That may well define the plight of the Republicans.
Month: January 2017
Drug shortage hits Kalangala again
Kalanagala. Kalangala District has for the third time in less than a year experienced shortage of drugs that cure several illnesses Daily Monitor has learnt that the only available drugs at most health centres in the district are Anti-Retroviral drugs given to people living with HIV/Aids.
Toxic relationship habits you need to break this year
… been to their partners. Lufafa says there were heart tearing stories that included one partner having known their health status for a good number of years but kept it a secret. This should be far from your goals this year. Addiction She further …
Montana would feel pain of ACA repeal
Montana Medicaid Who are 61,233 Montanans that enrolled in Medicaid under the HELP Act between Jan. 1 and Nov. 15, 2016? According to data from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services: 66 percent are extremely poor with incomes below 50 percent of poverty.
The consequences of losing my bowel to ulcerative colitis
I haven’t farted for more than a year. Well, not in the way that you normal folk do.
Business Highlights
… lower Thursday, wiping out much of the market’s gains from a day earlier. Phone companies, real estate, utilities and health care stocks eked out gains. Energy, technology and other stocks that posted big gains in the weeks after the November …
Sen. Alexander: Congress Needs to – Rescue’ 11 Million Americans on Obamacare Before Repealing It
The Affordable Care Act , commonly known as Obamacare, should be repealed and replaced, but only after Congress “rescues” the 11 million Americans who currently buy health insurance on the Obamacare exchanges, Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander said in a speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday. President-elect Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan have both said that Obamacare should be repealed and replaced ” simultaneously ” or ” concurrently “.
Obama administration to pay billions to Marines affected by toxic water
The Obama administration has agreed to provide disability benefits totaling more than $2 billion to veterans who had been exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Beginning in March, the cash payouts from the Department of Veterans Affairs may supplement VA health care already being provided to eligible veterans stationed at the Marine base for at least 30 days cumulative between Aug. 1, 1953, and Dec. 31, 1987.
CVS cuts cost of generic EpiPen; available at South Dakota Target stores
Those dependent on the EpiPen to treat allergy reactions will be able to buy an alternative at a cheaper price. CVS Pharmacy says it will sell a two pack of a generic epinephrine auto-injector called Adrenaclick for $109.99, down from a previous price of $200.
8-Year-Old Battling Cancer Gets Wish to See Amazon Shipping Facility
Ben Bicknese loves shopping on the e-commerce site so much that he wanted to see where all the magic happens. “He was just floored,” Ben’s mom Cecilia Bicknese of Tucson, Arizona, told ABC News.
Rehfeld’s Display Creating Awareness Fora
Anybody who’s been impacted by Alzheimer’s knows how much the disease can tragically take over a life. That’s why a local artist and Rehfeld’s Art and Framing are teaming up to help create awareness.
Cajun QB Hudspeth done due to problematic knee
Cajun QB Hudspeth done due to problematic knee UL coach’s son has torn ACL three times Check out this story on dailyworld.com: UL quarterback Gunner Hudspeth , shown here signaling during UL’s 2016 win at UL Monroe, has decided to not play anymore due to three major knee injuries. After practicing all of the 2016 season and playing his first and only game as a Ragin’ Cajun despite a torn anterior cruciate ligament, UL quarterback Gunner Hudspeth – the oldest son of Cajuns coach Mark Hudspeth – is trading his pads for a clipboard.
Cloverdale dentist faces a dozen lawsuits
Dr. Steven Krieger, formerly a dentist at Clover Care Dental Clinic in Cloverdale, now faces a dozen lawsuits alleging that his treatments caused harm and unnecessary pain. In Krieger’s statement of defence, he stated he “acted with reasonable care, skill, and diligence” and that any alleged injury, loss, damage or expense was caused solely by the negligence of the claimant.
FX signs production deal with ‘Atlanta’ creator Glover
The FX television network has locked up Golden Globe winner Donald Glover, but there will be a wait for new episodes of his comedy “Atlanta.” FX said Thursday it had signed a deal with Glover for more “Atlanta” episodes and to develop other shows.
7 cases of mumps at Winnipeg high school; 87 cases in Manitoba since September
Students at Grant Park School were sent home with a letter Wednesday that says there are mumps at the school. Manitoba typically has four to five cases each year, but between Sept.
Paris officials charge first 4 suspects in Kardashian heist
French authorities have filed the first charges against four suspects in the armed jewelry heist of Kim Kardashian West, with more charges expected to follow, the Paris prosecutors’ office said Thursday. Kardashian West’s sister, Khloe Kardashian, welcomed the step forward in the French probe as a “kind of closure” and denounced the robbery as “a disgusting act” in an interview with The Associated Press.
Muncipalities prepare for legalization
The federal Liberal government’s marijuana legalization task force released its report and recommendations on making cannabis legal in December. Prime Minister Trudeau has indicated the government will be moving forward with legalization, though no timeline has been given.
Benefit to fight pulmonary fibrosis draws Stephanie J. Block
In this June 1, 2014 file photo, Stephanie J. Block attends the Drama Desk Awards in New York. Block, Mandy Gonzalez, Mario Cantone, Robert Creighton and Randy Graff will lend their voices to the fight against the lung-scarring disease pulmonary fibrosis.
Camozzi sisters pen book on getting SAD
Sometimes known as ‘the winter blues,’ seasonal affective disorder is a very real health issue. In Revelstoke, with it’s short and dark winter days, SAD is common.
Biogen Inc. (BIIB) Downgraded by Vetr Inc.
They currently have $304.83 price objective on the biotechnology company’s stock. A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the company.
Hit Me Again, Sam – Booze & The Profesional Class in America
In his Abovethelaw.com column today, lawyer-journalist, Joe Patrice, admits that it is difficult to motivate lawyers to attend special events related to the law. After all, practicing law is a time-consuming function, with not a lot of certainty about one’s schedule.
Health Claims On The Rise For Kids’ With Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity-Related Conditions
… that will be necessary to address this emerging situation,” said Robin Gelburd, president of the nonprofit Fair Health, a national clearing house for claims data that offers free medical cost comparison tools to consumers and sells data to insurers …
Nation-Now 19 mins ago 12:23 p.m.Influenza: The search for a universal vaccine
… flu strains are most likely to infect the population in any given season. It requires the coordination of multiple health centers around the globe as the virus travels from region to region. Once epidemiologists settle on target flu strains, vaccine …
Added sugar found in two-thirds of packaged foods in Canada: study
… even found that about half of baby food included added sugar,” said David Hammond, professor in the school of public health at the University of Waterloo. “So it wasn’t a case of were the levels high and low in some other categories. It was a case …
Flu level raised to widespread in Kentucky –
The Kentucky Department for Public Health , within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is raising the influenza level in the state from “regional” to “widespread.” Widespread activity is the highest level of flu activity, which indicates increased flu-like activity or flu outbreaks in at least half of the regions in the state.
Second Opinion
Fast-paced and provocative, SECOND OPINION focuses on health literacy in an engaging, entertaining and accessible way. The long-running series engages a panel of medical professionals and lay people in honest, in-depth discussions about complex health issues and life-changing medical decisions.
How to spot a common, potentially dangerous, childhood illness
… symptoms, but it can easily spread to babies with pre-existing conditions,” and put them at risk for serious health problems, she said in a college news release. Those at greatest risk for a severe infection include premature babies, children born …
Tips to prevent catching the flu or stomach bug
… been going around the Midstate and are spreading throughout homes and workplaces. “The Pennsylvania Department of Health just sent out a memo that the flu is now widespread,” Dr. John D. Goldman, infectious disease specialist at PinnacleHealth, …
Keep your kidneys healthy in 2017
… manage all of your nutritional requirements, especially if you have kidney disease or other dietary concerns. Your health care professionals can help by providing important support and education about dietary requirements and modifications that …
CVS puts out generic competitor to EpiPen at a 6th the price
… generic version of Adrenaclick, a lesser-known treatment compared to EpiPen, which can cost more than $600. CVS Health Corp., the nation’s second-largest drugstore chain, says it cut the price it charges for the generic version of Adrenaclick nearly …
Rural Americans are more likely to die from the top 5 causes of death
… with lower rates of physical activity. They also don’t use seat belts as often. They typically have less access to health care and are less likely to have health insurance. Age-adjusted death rates for people of all ages in the United States for the …
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NCI-Designated Cancer Centers Endorse Updated HPV Vaccination Recommendations
Recognizing a critical need to improve national vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus , Yale Cancer Center has again united with each of the 69 National Cancer Institute -designated cancer centers in issuing a joint statement in support of recently revised recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . According to the CDC, incidence rates of HPV-associated cancers have continued to rise, with approximately 39,000 new HPV-associated cancers now diagnosed each year in the United States.
The life-changing magic of ABBA-ing up
It’s only January 12, and I’m already bitterly disappointed in myself. I had resolved to talk to you about making long-term care-related New Year’s Resolutions by now, and I’ve failed.
CVS puts out generic competitor to EpiPen at a 6th the price
… generic version of Adrenaclick, a lesser-known treatment compared to EpiPen, which can cost more than $600. CVS Health Corp., the nation’s second-largest drugstore chain, says it cut the price of the generic version of Adrenaclick nearly in half. …
David Mustoe
David L. Mustoe, 82, passed away at his home in Buena Vista on Dec. 30, 2016, from congestive heart failure. He felt he was a lucky man who lived a long and very good life.
Sports and events centre would revitalize downtown core
If Nanaimo is able to secure a WHL team, I am in full support of the proposed sports and entertainment centre for it will be the anchor that downtown needs to help re-build itself. Our downtown used to be bustling with people, it had energy, was vibrant and fun, a place where all of Nanaimo and its neighbouring towns would come to.
Human trafficking suspect Shuzi Li due in court Thursday
If you are looking to spend a day with furry friends and want to do it in the convenience of your own home, you’re in luck! NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – A woman accused of recruiting victims and then having them serve as sex workers will be in court again on Thursday.
Antidepressant Use Tied to Double the Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly
Antidepressant use is tied to nearly double the risk of sustaining a hip fracture among community-dwelling elderly people, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The increased risk was highest when the patients first began antidepressant treatment but remained elevated even 4 years later.
Why is the Star Wars universe so devoid of moms?
… birth, feebly acknowledges her newborns with sorrow, and perishes because of a “broken heart” ( or because women’s health care in the advanced far, far away galaxy is as shoddy as women’s health care on our Earth ). And in both instances, they serve …