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Inflammatory disorder treatment involves careful medication management
Medical Edge from Mayo ClinicDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother was just diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. What is it, and what causes the condition? Is the treatment safe? ANSWER: Polymyalgia rheumatica is a treatable inflammatory disorder that causes muscle and joint pain and...Tags: Mayo Clinic, Calcium, Mineral Supplements, Health, Vitamin D
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Vaccination of horses
As horse owners it is our responsibility to provide optimal standards of care for them. An effective health management plan will involve proper nutrition, parasite management, and routine hoof and dental care. Vaccinations are also a valuable tool for...Tags: Health, Botulism, Health and Safety at Work, Flu, Drugs and Medicines
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Fevers during pregnancy linked to autism, but medication helps
Women who reported having had a fever during pregnancy were more likely to give birth to a baby who would later be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a development delay, says a major new study. But the babies of women who treated their fevers...
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All baby boomers should get hepatitis C test -CDC
Reuters* One in 30 baby boomers believed infected with virus * Higher cure rates seen with new drugs May 18 (Reuters) - All baby boomers should be tested at least once for the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus, according to proposed guidelines from U.S....Tags: Hepatitis C , Health, Liver Cancer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Our priorities change
Our goat herd is in expansion mode. This is our first experience with delivering kids of our own, of the four legged variety anyways. Our daughter, Bena, was more than happy to offer her assistance to the does in loving on the kids, but I reminded her... -
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Takeda drug impresses in ulcerative colitis study
Reuters* Vedolizumab remission rate as high as 44.8 pct at one year * Placebo group remission rate 15.9 pct after 52 weeks * No increased risk of infection from Takeda drug in study By Bill Berkrot May 22 (Reuters) - More than 40 percent of patients with...Tags: Trials, Johnson & Johnson Inc., Health, Symptoms, Japan
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com
May 21, 2012
Q: My school-age children have been sick with colds lately and, because of conflicting information in the news, I'm still unsure about which over-the-counter...Tags: Calcium, Vitamin D, Symptoms, Urine, Strep Throat
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New Mom Fighting Flesh-eating Bacteria Undergoes 7 Surgeries
CNNUPSTATE, S.C. -- The family of Lana Kuykendall -- a mother of three-week-old twins who is battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria -- realizes all too well that she "still has a long road ahead" after seven surgeries. "We don't know what the next day is...Tags: Emergency Health Procedures, Health, Health and Safety at School, Hospitals and Clinics, Health Organizations
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Family feels blessed by infant daughter
Daily American Staff WriterMichael DelGrosso feels blessed by his 3-month-old daughter, Presley Victoria. “She is doing better than expected,” he said. “We are blessed.” When Vicky DelGrosso was five months pregnant, physicians at Family Medical Center...Tags: Radio, Heart Surgery, Human Interest, Pittsburgh, Health
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J&J's Simponi helps ulcerative colitis patients-study
Reuters* Simponi tested at two dosing levels vs placebo * Clinical response 55 pct, 52 pct vs 29.7 for placebo * Clinical remission 17.8 pct, 18.7 pct vs 6.3 placebo * Mucosal healing 45.3 pct, 43.2 pct vs 28.5 on placebo By Bill Berkrot May 21 (Reuters)...Tags: Johnson & Johnson Inc., Health, Symptoms, Multiple Sclerosis, Medical Research
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Dendreon cites SEC investigation, shares down
ReutersMay 17 (Reuters) - Dendreon Corp said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has begun a formal investigation, which may be related to shareholder lawsuits over the biotechnology company's launch of its Provenge prostate cancer drug. Dendreon made...Tags: Health, Medical Research, Science and Technology, Cancer, Vaccines
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