Thursday, August 24, 2017

Some treatment centers accused of keeping addicts hooked

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"The incentive is to keep them in this relapse system, this gravy train that doesn't end until the person leaves in a body bag or an ambulance. There's no money in sobriety"
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Does Spoiling Your Kids Really Hurt Them In The Long Run?Here's what experts and the latest research say.


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The Health Department has cited a Pennsylvania hospital in the death of a 6-year-old boy whose temperature topped 107 degrees while he was under a special heating blanket
The lone county currently at risk of going uncovered on the federal health law's insurance exchanges has landed an insurer.
New study: Appalachia's 25 million residents have struggled to keep up with health gains of rest of nation, lagging in most major public health indicators
Ohio's insurance department confirms the lone county in the nation at risk of going without an insurer to offer care under the federal health law has landed a provider.
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Report: This region's health lags way behind rest of U.S.

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The 25 million people who live here have struggled to keep up with the health gains of other Americans
Reuters: Health News
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ohio's Department of Insurance said non-profit managed care company CareSource will sell health plans in Paulding County next year -- the last county in the United States that would have been without Obamacare individual coverage in 2018.
FOX News
A man described as an avid gardener by his grieving relatives died earlier this month, after contracting a rare tick-borne illness at his Connecticut home.
A Colorado woman who faked cancer to take paid leave from her job as a postal worker must spend 652 hours doing community service at a cancer treatment center, research center or hospice, and pay a $10,000 fine as well as $20,798.38 in restitution to the U.S. Postal Service.
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WATCH: Goop accused of using 'deceptive' advertising claims

ABC News: Health
Truth in Advertising, a watchdog group, said it filed a complaint in California, urging regulators to look into the marketing practices of the website, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow.
Two legal organizations say health insurer Aetna revealed the HIV status of patients in several states by mailing envelopes with a large, clear window that showed information on HIV prescriptions
The lone county currently at risk of going uncovered on the federal health law's insurance exchanges has landed an insurer.
Authorities say South Florida, long a national hub of the substance abuse recovery industry, has become a focal point for rampant insurance fraud that relies on a lethal cycle of failure
Authorities say South Florida, long a national hub of the substance abuse recovery industry, has become a focal point for rampant insurance fraud that relies on a lethal cycle of failure
Health

Dr. Kevin Plancher with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine explains how tennis elbow is diagnosed and offers tips on treatment

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Reuters: Health News
Reuters Health - Taking both physical frailty and cognitive impairment into account may yield a better estimate than either factor alone of the odds an older person will survive after major surgery, a U.S. study suggests.
Reuters Health - Children who skip breakfast on a regular basis are likely to fall short for the day in getting all their recommended essential nutrients, a UK study suggests.
NYT > Health
When the price of a pack of cigarettes increases by $1, there is a 20 percent increase in rates of quitting smoking.
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Some treatment centers keep addicts hooked for insurance $$

ABC News: Health
Authorities say South Florida, long a national hub of the substance abuse recovery industry, has become a focal point for rampant insurance fraud that relies on a lethal cycle of failure
Authorities say South Florida, long a national hub of the substance abuse recovery industry, has become a focal point for rampant insurance fraud that relies on a lethal cycle of failure
Nutritionist Maya Feller breaks down what you need to know about acai bowls, charcoal, almond milk and veggie chips.
A registered dietitian nutritionist breaks down some of the most hyped up foods.
A registered dietitian nutritionist breaks down some of the most hyped up foods.
Drones will soon be used in Tanzania to deliver medicines to health facilities across the East African country
FOX News
A Pennsylvania hospital has been cited by the state’s health department in the death of a 6-year-old boy whose temperature soared to 107 degrees while he was under a special heating blanket.
BBC News - Health
Health trusts unveil £70m worth of savings and ask the public for their views.
The NHS trust boards of Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals vote to develop plans for a single organisation.
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Poodle recovering after massive tumor removed

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A poodle named Oreo is on the mend after having a 6.4-pound tumor removed -- nearly a third of its body weight.
A second round of mandatory testing for students and staff at George Bush High School in Texas identified 10 new cases of tuberculosis, bringing the total number of cases discovered since May to 24.
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Study reveals link between quality of sleep and risk of dementia

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In the study, as the amount of REM sleep declined, the risk of dementia increased
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Medication Management Partners Named as 2017 Inc. 5000 Recipient

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Medication Management Partners has earned the #2844 rank among the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. MMP is ranked #242 out of 400 health care companies, and #2...

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Well : How to Run With a Jogging Stroller

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India swine flu death toll rises above 1,000 this year

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Plume Giveaway

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With Tennis Season in Full Swing, Can Tennis Elbow Be Far Behind?

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Dr. Kevin Plancher with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine explains how tennis elbow is diagnosed and offers tips on treatment

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Empower Brokerage recently hosted its annual insurance summit in Southlake with the focus on awareness about consumer life insurance procrastination.

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The Women's OB/GYN Medical Group welcomes Dr. Tara Bartlett to the women's healthcare provider team.

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Medication Management Partners has earned the #2844 rank among the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. MMP is ranked #242 out of 400 health care companies, and #2...

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New VEP marker identified using Diopsys technology helps eye care specialists provide better treatment options for patients with vision problems from past mild traumatic brain injury.

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Natural Subsistence, a company that develops a variety of dietary supplements that help people improve all aspects of their health and wellness, has made a move to make its products widely available...

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Gensonix DB Now Capable Of Processing 1000s of Stacked Data Tables In A Single Program to reach Multi-Petabytes in Real-Time

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The latest release of Winscribe Dictation provides improved control and support for speech recognition and the latest dictation hardware.

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Pathway Healthcare is rapidly expanding locations throughout the United States. Pathway's primary focus is on the success of the patient all while working to take the stigma out of all drug and...

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SaintyCo, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical equipment, announces its two Smart Rotary Tablet Press Machines.

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The 21st Century Cures Act can slash drug development costs and time-to-market when used correctly. Jeff Trotter will walk attendees through the cost- and time-saving opportunities that observational...

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KidneyTalk™ Podcast interview with Dr. Stanley C. Jordan, MD, Cedars Sinai Director of the Division of Nephrology Medical Director of Kidney Transplant Program, and Medical Director of Human Leukocyte...

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“Color Me Closer; A Creative Devotional Series: Sweeter than Honey” from Christian Faith Publishing author Debra Kahler is an engaging devotional encouraging creative personal and spiritual growth....

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San Diego plumbing company is honored for fourth year in a row as coastal areas favorite plumber.

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“Thoughts on Parade; Observations from the Sidewalk” from Christian Faith Publishing author Thomas Karman is a collection of works concerning life and the many gifts of God in it.

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State Collection Service honored for a second time

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“Sistas Of Every Nationality Living On Purpose” from Christian Faith Publishing author Sonya Austin was written for all the women and girls of the world. By exploring what God created women to become,...

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CASL Update: Controversial "Private-Right-of-Action" Mechanism Delayed Indefinitely

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

New data boosts case for extended use of AstraZeneca heart drug

Reuters: Health News
LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca's blood-thinner Brilinta cuts the risk of cardiovascular death by 29 percent in patients with a history of past heart attacks who keep taking it beyond the standard 12-month initial period, according to new clinical trial data.
ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis AG said its drug Kisqali (ribociclib) received European Union approval as first-line treatment for a tough-to-treat breast cancer, bolstering the Swiss drugmaker's bid to challenge U.S. rival Pfizer's Ibrance.
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss pharma group Roche said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted priority review to its emicizumab for hemophilia A with inhibitors.
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