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S.D. flu deaths highest since 2004
The number of flu-related deaths in South Dakota this past season has been the highest since 2004. There were 38 influenza-related deaths in the 2012-13 flu season as of April 27, the latest report, said state Epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger. In 2004,...Tags: Flu Vaccine, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Vaccines, Disease Prevention
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Forgetfulness not necessarily a sign of dementia
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As his caregiver, how can I tell if my father's memory loss is just a natural part of aging, or if it's the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? At what point should I take him to be seen by a physician? ANSWER: In many people, memory...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Mayo Clinic, General Practitioners, Chemical Industry
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India announces development of cheap vaccine against major cause of diarrhea deaths in kids
Associated PressNEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian government announced Tuesday the development of a new low-cost vaccine proven effective against a diarrhea-causing virus that is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths across the developing world. The Indian...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vaccines, Pneumonia, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Germany's Merck KGaA sees profit rise 54 percent in Q1 helped by higher prices for key drug
AP Business WriterFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Higher prices for its multiple sclerosis drug Rebif helped German pharmaceutical and high-tech materials company Merck KGaA post a 54 percent rise in first-quarter profit. Merck also saw stronger sales of materials for...Tags: Prices, Science and Technology, Multiple Sclerosis, Economy, Business and Finance, Chemical Industry
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How to tell the story of family: Start at the beginning
One person can have a big impact on the lives of others. In the case of Janet Agranoff and Todd Ochs -- a married couple who live in Ravenswood -- the effect has been multiplied by four. Back in 1996, Janet watched in outrage as “60 minutes”...
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MO legislature passes bill requiring doctor for first dose of abortion inducing drug
Missouri lawmakers have sent to the governor legislation requiring doctors be present for the initial dose of an abortion-inducing drug. Supporters say the requirement protects a woman's health and safety by ensuring the prescribing physician is present....
Tags: Chemical Industry, Social Issues, Abortion
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Sandy Hook Shooter Adam Lanza Had No Drugs, Alcohol In System
The Hartford CourantToxicology tests show that Adam Lanza had no alcohol or drugs in his body when he shot and killed 20 first-graders and six women at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown on Dec. 14. The tests were conducted as part of the autopsy by state Chief...Tags: Seung-Hui Cho, Shootings, FBI, Teaching and Learning, Adam Lanza
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Missouri lawmakers approve tougher abortion drug rules
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would require doctors to be present for the initial dose of an abortion-inducing drug. The House sent the bill to Gov. Jay Nixon on a vote of 115-39 Monday. It...Tags: Chemical Industry, Social Issues, Abortion, Jay Nixon
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Doctors take their tablets to work
At Broward Health System's hospitals, Dr. Jean-Jacques Rajter uses his iPad on rounds, his laptop in his hospital office and his iPhone "in a pinch." "Information is accessible just about anywhere I happen to be," said Rajter, who specializes in...
Tags: Health, Fort Lauderdale, Citrix Systems Incorporated, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad
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Latest Minnesota sports
ORIOLES-TWINS Orioles hit 3 home runs and beat Twins 6-0 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Davis, Adam Jones and Steve Pearce homered and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-0 Sunday. Wei-Yin Chen pitched five strong innings before...Tags: Francois Beauchemin, Sports, National Hockey League, Anaheim Ducks, The New York Times
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Voice of the People, May. 13
Purchasing Plan B As a liberal-minded individual who believes in a woman's right to choose, I believe 15-year-old girls should not be purchasing the Plan B One-Step morning-after pill without their parents' knowing. Most 15- through 17-year-old girls are...Tags: Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Islam, Sports, Michael Madigan, Jihad
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Editorial: Slow down on prescription power
Illinois psychologists aren't doctors, but they're seeking one of medicine's most potent tools: the power to prescribe drugs for their patients. The psychologists scored a victory in April, when the state Senate approved a bill that would make...
Tags: Internists, Mental Health, Northwestern University, Psychiatrists, Psychologists
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