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(Wall Street Journal) July 15, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin, President Obama's choice for Surgeon General, puts the face of primary care at the forefront of the Obama administration's healthcare reform efforts, experts say.
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(Boston.com) July 13, 2009
The FDA's fast-track designation is "designed to expedite the review of new drugs that are intended to treat serious or life-threatening conditions and demonstrate the potential to address unmet medical needs."
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(CNN Money) July 12, 2009
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
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(Yahoo! News) July 5, 2009
White House officials say seven years is long enough for biologic medications to have patent protection from less expensive generic rivals.
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(Kaiser Health News) July 2, 2009
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 30, 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 29, 2009
Call for adults who have multiple sclerosis to participate in a study.
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(Business Week) June 29, 2009
Drugmaker Biogen Idec Inc. is reporting a tenth case of the potentially lethal form of brain inflammation known as PML in a user of its drug Tysabri.
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(CNN) June 29, 2009
The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait.
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(ABC News) June 24, 2009
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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(HealthScout) June 23, 2009
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
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(Los Angeles Times) June 22, 2009
U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan.
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(CNN) June 18, 2009
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 17, 2009
Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients.
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(ABC News) June 16, 2009
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.
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(CNN) June 15, 2009
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.
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(HealthScout) June 15, 2009
Most new mothers who have multiple sclerosis can safely breastfeed their babies without upping their risk of a disease relapse, a new study suggests, but experts caution the decision must be made on a case-by-case basis.
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(HealthScout) June 15, 2009
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
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(Reuters) June 12, 2009
Federal Trade Commission officials believe giving the FDA authority to approve generic biologics would be a way to bring lower-priced versions of these expensive drugs to the market sooner.
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(United Press International) June 12, 2009
In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located.
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(HealthDay News) June 9, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to use Clarcon skin sanitizers and skin protectants because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that could make users sick.
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(CNN) June 8, 2009
A health reporter gives fives ways you can know if a medical discount or insurance plan is a scam.
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(HealthScout) June 8, 2009
Scientists working with mice have found that a compound made from hydrangea root stopped the progression of an autoimmune disease in the animals.
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(United Press International) June 2, 2009
Scientists at the University of Illinois-Chicago say the diabetes drug Actos may help protect the brains of people who suffer from multiple sclerosis.
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(HealthDay News) June 1, 2009
Scientists say they've found a way to transform skin cells into stem cells, an advance that could accelerate the field of regenerative medicine.
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(HealthScout) June 1, 2009
Scientists report that a man-made vitamin A molecule has shown promise as an early treatment for multiple sclerosis.
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(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) June 1, 2009
Lori Schneider, a 52-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis, made it to the top of Mount Everest.
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(CNN) May 28, 2009
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
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(Reuters) May 26, 2009
Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.
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(CNN) May 21, 2009
Most new college graduates say they're ready for the "real world." But are they ready for the world of health insurance?
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(Boston.com) May 19, 2009
Drugmaker Pfizer is making 70 of its most popular medications--including Lipitor, Viagra, and Celebrex-- available at no cost to people who have lost their jobs and do not have health insurance.
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(CNN) May 18, 2009
A health reporter gives five tips for getting health insurance coverage if you have a pre-existing medical condition, including using COBRA, finding assistance through your state, and becoming a "group of one."
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(HealthScout) May 18, 2009
According to a new study, a half a glass of wine or other alcohol beverage each day boosts men's life expectancy by five years.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.
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(HealthScout) May 11, 2009
Adding a steroid to a current multiple sclerosis treatment shows promise in a new study, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) May 11, 2009
But experts say the shortage of other options for patients with acute MS may require a balancing of the dangers and benefits of the drug.
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(HealthScout) May 11, 2009
New research suggests that the drug Tysabri may regenerate and stabilize damage done to the myelin sheath in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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(United Press International) May 11, 2009
According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.
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(HealthScout) May 3, 2009
According to a new poll, more than half of U.S. adults surveyed believe the federal agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs.
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(Bloomberg) April 27, 2009
If approved, patients for the first time will be able to take pills, rather than shots or transfusions, to slow MS.
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(HealthScout) April 26, 2009
A new small study suggests stem cells taken from the fat tissue of MS patients may inhibit the runaway immune system response characteristic of the disease.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(BakerfieldNow.com) April 26, 2009
The federal government has declared a public health emergency to deal with swine flu, the Associated Press reports.
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(New York Times) April 13, 2009
In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest medical devices.
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(HealthScout) April 10, 2009
Multiple sclerosis patients' overall odds of developing cancer are reduced, study finds, but their risk also rises for certain malignancies.
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(HealthScout) April 10, 2009
Scientists' stem cell efforts produce human cells that might someday help repair damaged nerves.
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(HealthScout) April 10, 2009
A recent study involving cat food may have given researchers clues to diseases of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis (MS).
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(The Associated Press) April 2, 2009
Grocery store chain Kroger has recalled some store brand mayonnaise because it may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(Kroger.com) March 30, 2009
The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.
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(Science Daily) March 29, 2009
Scientists say they may have found a way to track the start of autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and lupus.
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(Medical News Today) March 29, 2009
Researchers are reporting that a potential treatment for a sometimes fatal side effect of the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri is currently under investigation.
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(CNN) March 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.
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(CNN) March 19, 2009
A recent study by Consumer Reports has found that 28 percent of Americans have taken dangerous steps to cut the cost of their prescription medications.
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(HealthScout) March 19, 2009
Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
In the wake of the sudden death Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, reports that she suffered critical brain damage after a seemingly minor fall on a Canadian ski slope on Tuesday have many people wondering how this could happen.
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(HealthScout) March 16, 2009
Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.
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(The Globe and Mail) March 15, 2009
Researchers at Stanford University have found that women who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS) are less likely to have a flare-up of their disease after pregnancy if they breastfeed.
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(WKOWTV.com) March 11, 2009
Doctors say negative online reviews of their services can ruin their reputations, but consumer advocates say patients have a right to post reviews on their care.
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(CNN) March 10, 2009
According to experts, people lie to their doctors for a number of reasons, but keeping secrets from your doctor can endanger your health.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 10, 2009
A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.
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(HealthScout) March 2, 2009
Fampridine may boost walking ability, but some risks are linked to dose strength, study says.
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(HealthDay News) February 23, 2009
In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor.
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(CNN) February 23, 2009
A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to deal with emergency medical personnel so that you and your symptoms are taken seriously.
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(HealthScout) February 23, 2009
A new study wants the FDA to mandate boxes that clearly state how well a medication works.
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(HealthScout) February 16, 2009
Supplements during pregnancy and early years could cut child's susceptibility, study says.
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(U.S. News and World Report) February 16, 2009
In a recent two-year study, MS patients who took cladribine had an almost 60 percent lower relapse rate than those taking a placebo.
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(CNN) February 16, 2009
If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.
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(CNN) February 8, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.
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(Reuters UK) February 1, 2009
Drugmaker BioMS has reported that its new multiple sclerosis (MS) drug has failed to prevent symptoms of the disease from returning in a mid-stage clinical trial.
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(Los Angeles Times) February 1, 2009
Scientists have found that infusing multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with their own immune stem cells appears to help the immune system "reset" itself and fight off the disease.
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(HealthDay News) January 25, 2009
Experts say Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year, which is complicating the recall effort.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(The Olympian) January 19, 2009
Wendy Booker will strive to become the first person with multiple sclerosis to climb the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents when she attempts Everest this spring.
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(Washington Post) January 19, 2009
New research has found that people who develop multiple sclerosis before age 18 tend to suffer almost three times the symptom relapses than those who develop the disease in adulthood.
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(New York Times) January 18, 2009
The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 17, 2009
This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.
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(HealthDay News) January 17, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(Washington Post) January 13, 2009
Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.
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(Atlanta Journal-Constitution) January 11, 2009
Some believe Gupta is already recognized as a spokesperson for good health, while others believe he lacks the experience or depth of knowledge of the world of public health to be an effective surgeon general.
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(CNN) December 28, 2008
A reporter picks the top six health stories of 2008, including stem cell research, autism, and health care reform.
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(HealthDay News) December 15, 2008
A new study suggests that an electronic prescribing system that tells doctors which drugs are the least expensive could save patients millions of dollars each year.
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(Reuters) December 7, 2008
Researchers at the University of Catania have found that people who have multiple sclerosis are more likely to suffer from headaches than people who do not have the disease.
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(Medical News Today) December 7, 2008
A new report from Great Britain has calculated the cost of living with multiple sclerosis (MS), and researchers say the resulting figure is "shocking."
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(MedlinePlus) November 21, 2008
Experts say this finding provides further evidence that MS is not just one disease, but rather a variety of diseases that doctors place under the umbrella of MS.
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(The Australian) November 21, 2008
Scientists in Australia have discovered that people who have multiple sclerosis cannot properly control levels of the Epstein-Barr virus, a virus that causes glandular fever.
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(PsychCentral) November 19, 2008
One in four people who suffer from such chronic health conditions as backache, heart disease, or multiple sclerosis become so worried about their health that they develop health anxiety.
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(Medical News Today) October 28, 2008
New research published in the medical journal The Lancet suggests that taking fumarate may help reduce disease activity in people who suffer from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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(Reuters) October 24, 2008
Drugmaker Avigen has reported that a drug it hoped would help ease muscle problems in people suffering from multiple sclerosis did not perform well in recent clinical trials.
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(UPI) October 17, 2008
Scientists say they've discovered that the body's response to an immune protein may help explain why different parts of the brain can come under attack in multiple sclerosis patients.
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(HealthDay News) October 10, 2008
Scientists have found that a protein that helps quiet immune cells is more abundant in the spinal fluid of people with multiple sclerosis than in people who don't have the disease.
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(Reuters) October 3, 2008
Betaferon (known as Betaseron in North America) was found to be more effective in treating multiple sclerosis when given at the first sign of the disease than if treatment was delayed.
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(Doctor's Guide News) September 26, 2008
According to a new study, Tysabri significantly increases the proportion of disease-free patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis compared with placebo after two years.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 25, 2008
Call for adults ages 18 years to 60 years old who suffer from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis to participate in a study.
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(Pharmaceutical Business Review) September 17, 2008
The 30-gauge needle is said to be thin as those used for insulin and children's injections.
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(Medical News Today) September 17, 2008
A new study has found that the experimental drug Sativex may offer long-term relief from neuropathic pain for patients with multiple sclerosis.
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(BusinessWire) September 10, 2008
Scientists in Jerusalem have found that transplanted neural cells made from human embryonic stem cells can reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice.
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(Medical News Today) September 10, 2008
Scientists have found that the incidence of multiple sclerosis decreases as the amount of vitamin D in the body increases.
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(ChronicPainConnection.com) July 1, 2008
Cannabinoids have been shown to help treat chronic pain from
diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and
fibromyalgia.
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(MedTrackAlert) May 5, 2008
Jeanne Sather, author of
The Assertive Cancer
Patient, offers five tips for dealing with medical bills.
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(MedTrackAlert) May 5, 2008
Writer Jeanne Sather explains how a medical billing specialist can
help you manage your medical bills, find billing errors, and save
money.
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(New York Times) April 14, 2008
Health insurance companies are rapidly adopting a new pricing
system for very expensive drugs, asking patients to pay hundreds
and even thousands of dollars for prescriptions for medications
that may
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
Our new
Treatments tab makes it easier for you to find articles on
the specific medications you take.
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
If you have health insurance that includes prescription drug
coverage, the pharmacy card in your wallet gives your insurance
company more power over your prescriptions than you may realize. It
allows the insurer--not your pharmacy--to set the price of your
prescription. Find out why and what you can do about it.
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(HealthDay News) April 8, 2008
Tart cherries, green tea, and caffeine may each protect people from
certain diseases, new research suggests.
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(HealthDay) March 7, 2008
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(HealthDay News) March 3, 2008
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(U.S. News & World Report) February 12, 2008
Patients with a strong family history of skin cancer should talk to
their doctor before starting the med, researchers say.
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(Forbes.com) January 15, 2008
The med has been known to cause a rare but deadly brain disease,
experts say.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
