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Pattye Snyder

posted 03/07/2008, comments (0)

Simplicity and Full Plates

Gee, it snowed AGAIN last week. This winter has seemed longer and harsher than ever in central Illinois. We've had so much snow I've noticed that even the kids have quit rushing out to play in it. I haven't even seen a snowman for a couple of months. In my most recent blog, I mentioned that some day... Read more Chevron

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Pattye Snyder

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posted 03/04/2008, comments (0)

Ads for Prescriptions

I just read the USA Today article for March 4, on the results of survey the paper conducted on the effects of prescription advertising. Although it's only been about 12 years since this became legal in the US, it has made a major impact primarily on the sales and income for the pharmaceutical companies. A representaive for the companies... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/04/2008, comments (0)

Prescription Drug Ads: Do They Do More Harm Than Good?

Read our experts' analysis in a special Issue section Many of your remember the trouble with Vioxx -- it was one of the most heavily advertised drugs ever; people asked for it by name; doctors wrote millions of prescriptions and then it was pulled from the market because of the dangers it caused for hearts. "Prescription-drug... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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posted 02/14/2008, comments (0)

Arthritis treatment rubbed into the skin may ease osteoarthritis pain

Rheumatologists are keenly interested in finding medical approaches to arthritis pain which are effective, and do not cause problems for other organs including the kidney, liver and gastrointestinal system. Traditional nonpharmacological approaches to osteoarthritis management include physical therapy, exercise and weight control programs, often... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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posted 01/25/2008, comments (0)

Botox for Shoulder Pain from Osteoarthritis

Most people associate Botox with treatment for wrinkles and droopy eyelids -- cosmetic therapy by dermatologists and plastic surgeons with good benefit for those who can afford it. In patients with a 6-month history of moderate to severe shoulder pain, the ability of Botox to provide meaningful relief when injected into the joint space suggests a... Read more Chevron

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