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Medicine Man Pharmacy now open in Port Lavaca

Medicine Man Pharmacy opened its Port Lavaca location on Jan. 16. The pharmacy is located at 1202 N. Virginia Street.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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WHL Roundup: A look at Friday's games

The Medicine Hat Tigers are all about big performances.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Smartphone Technology Meets Personalized Medicine in Everist Genomics' CardioDefender Diagnostic System

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Everist Genomics announced today that Executive Vice Chairman Alex Charlton will speak about its breakthrough CardioDefender Device at the Wearable Technologies …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine Introduces Integrative Pediatrics Program

Integrative medicine, the field of medicine which combines the use of conventional and complementary techniques in reaching health and wellness goals, is now available for pediatric patients through the Integrative Pediatrics program at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine. … Continue reading

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WHL Roundup: A look at Friday's games

The Medicine Hat Tigers are all about big performances. Continue reading

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Smartphone Technology Meets Personalized Medicine in Everist Genomics' CardioDefender Diagnostic System

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Everist Genomics announced today that Executive Vice Chairman Alex Charlton will speak about its breakthrough CardioDefender Device at the Wearable Technologies … Continue reading

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Texas Children's Hospital West Campus opens Sports Medicine Program

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus – Houston’s first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children –announces the expansion of outpatient services to include a new Sports Continue reading

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Yorkville Chiropractor Launches New Website for Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville

YORKVILLE , IL–(Marketwire -01/26/12)- Advanced Physical Medicine has announced the launch of its new website, advancedphysicalmedicine.net. The new website is designed to educate patients about the services available at the Yorkville practice, including pain management , orthopedic rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Continue reading

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Tainted heart medicine suspected in Pakistan deaths

At least 100 people died after taking what officials suspect may have been tainted heart medicine in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, the health ministry said Thursday. Continue reading

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100 dead from suspected tainted heart medicine in Pakistan

At least 100 people died after taking what officials suspect may have been tainted heart medicine in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, the health ministry said Thursday. Continue reading

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Stiffer penalties for sale of unregistered medicine

KUANTAN: The Health Ministry is considering the proposal of stiffer penalties, such as imprisonment, for those found guilty of selling unregistered medicine which endangered the public, said its minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Continue reading

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Scientists urge unis to axe alternative medicine courses

MORE than 400 doctors, medical researchers and scientists have formed a powerful lobby group to pressure universities to close down alternative medicine degrees. Continue reading

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Brush Family Medicine recognizes National Medical Group Practice Week

National Medical Group Practice Week, January 23 – 27, is intended to advance public and industry awareness of the key benefits that group practices provide to patients, communities and physicians and to recognize the professionals who lead and manage these organizations. Continue reading

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Reports: 73 dead from suspected tainted heart medicine in Pakistan

As many as 73 people have died after taking what officials suspect may have been tainted heart medicine in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, the doctor leading the investigation into the deaths told CNN Wednesday. Continue reading

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Medicine: Drug may get second look for breast cancer

Medicine: Drug may get second look for breast cancer Avastin recently lost approval for treating advanced breast cancer, but the new studies suggest it might help women whose disease has not spread so widely. Continue reading

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St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Center named in memory of former President/CEO

UTICA, N.Y. – The Family Medicine Center in Utica will be renamed in honor of Sister Rose Vincent Gleason, OSF, former President/CEO of St Continue reading

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PGA Champion Jim Furyk Joins Allegheny Sports Medicine to Announce Sponsorship of PGA TOUR Sports Medicine Trailers

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — WHO:      Kenneth R. Melani, M.D., Highmark president and chief executive officer. Continue reading

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Chinese medicine threatens Ningaloo manta rays

Manta rays in Western Australia's Ningaloo marine park are threatened by the growing worldwide demand for their gill rakers, according to a new report. Continue reading

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Story opportunities at Internal Medicine 2012 in New Orleans

( American College of Physicians ) Internal Medicine 2012, the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Physicians, is full of story opportunities for health care journalists. Continue reading

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National Museum of Health + Medicine Chicago Features Famed Pianist at February Benefit

CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire -01/24/12)- Internationally renowned pianist George Lepauw will perform with acclaimed chamber orchestra Camerata Chicago [1] led by Maestro Drostan Hall in a one of a kind performance February 11th at Chicago's elegant Murphy Auditorium [2] to benefit the new National Museum of Health + Medicine Chicago [3] which will open its doors to the public summer 2012. Continue reading

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