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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, Internists, Chemical Industry, Drugs and Medicines
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Hopkins' global health grade: good, but not good enough
Remember the last time you got a B in a class? Maybe a B was OK, a hard-earned accomplishment in a difficult, GPA-sinking course. Or perhaps a B just wasn't good enough — a subpar finish that left you mentally shaking a fist at other classmates....
Tags: HIV, Science and Technology, Students, Teaching and Learning, Education
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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: Obstetrics, Cleveland Clinic, Fatigue, Osteoporosis, Medical Specialization
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4 HIV babies born in Broward, PBC — first in years
In South Florida, home to some of the nation's worst AIDS rates, a trend worth celebrating came to a sad end last year when Broward and Palm Beach counties each reported two babies born HIV-positive. They were the first such cases since 2006 in Palm...
Tags: Health, HIV, Chemical Industry, Medical Procedures and Tests, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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Health care concerns
I'm not statistician enough to know how much of the story U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster's editorial ("Time to repeal Obamacare," May 16) tells, but surely we agree that the existing health care system deserved overhaul. We are a sick nation, getting sicker,...Tags: Chemical Industry, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Bill Shuster
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Wall Street heads higher, led by small-company stocks; Russell index crosses 1,000
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is edging higher in midday trading, led by small-company shares. The Russell 2000 index of small company stocks crossed 1,000 points for the first time Monday. It's up 18 percent this year, more than other major...Tags: Financial Markets, Chemical Industry, Stock Market, S&P 500, Stock Activities
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Court says woman can seek lawyers' fees despite dismissal of vaccine lawsuit as too late
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says a woman can seek lawyers' fees from the government even though her lawsuit over damage she said was caused by a vaccine was ruled untimely. The high court on Monday ruled for Melissa Cloer, who wanted...Tags: Lawyers, Disease Prevention, Trials, Justice System, Government
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Some could have gaps in medical coverage under new law
When the national healthcare law takes full effect next year, millions of Americans risk disrupted health coverage because of common life events: getting married or divorced, having children or taking on a second job. As their family incomes change,...
Tags: Diabetes, Health Insurance Cost, Asthma, Poverty, Chemical Industry
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Voice of the People, May. 20
Cancer research We recently heard the revelation that Angelina Jolie had undergone preventive double mastectomy in order to lessen her chance of developing breast cancer. Her DNA carries a genetic defect in the BRCA1 gene that significantly increases her...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Angelina Jolie, Science and Technology, National Institutes of Health, Mastectomy
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Local actor finds a good fit in 'The Perfect Boss'
Gary Hudson is not a scientist, but he plays one on TV. And for a few weeks, that meant the actor from Newport News did sort of become a scientist. It was all part of the preparation for his role in "The Perfect Boss," which will premiere on the...
Tags: Television, Chemical Industry, Criminal Minds (tv program), Celebrities, Science and Technology
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Dr. Richard Bosshardt: Niacin can boost effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Question: I have been on medications for my cholesterol but, so far, the improvement has not been enough. Now, my doctor wants to start me on Niacin. I have read a little about this but am worried about the possible side effects. Can you tell more about...Tags: Dietary Supplements, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Statins (drugs), Heart Disease
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Valley Police Beat: Driver swims to safety after truck lands in canal
Staff WriterBRAWLEY — A man freed himself from his truck and swam out of the Highline Canal near Highway 78 after his truck fell in during an early-morning accident Friday, a California Highway Patrol officer said. The man, identified as Alejandro Cortez,...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Motorvehicle Accidents, Chemical Industry, Highway Transportation
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