Medicine 4 LessAffordable, Quality Products and Services

As the cost of medical care, and health insurance continue to exceed the reach of many, so do the demands for reforms to improve access to doctors, guarantee universal health insurance coverage, or access cheaper alternatives to the retail cost of drugs. We may be close to a tipping point where some reform is inevitable, [...]

Role of primary care doctors in preventative care

Dr. Steven Knope, author of the new book Concierge Medicine, discusses the role of primary care doctors in preventative care and the contrast that concierge medicine provides.
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Generic Benadryl 25 Mg Allergy Medicine and Antihistamine - 400 Tablets Only $9.20

Diphenhydramine HCI 25 Mg Allergy Medicine and Antihistamine Compare to Active Ingredient of Benadryl® Allergy Generic - 400 Tablets
 
 

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Dr. Knope discusses ‘Universal Health Care’

Dr. Steven Knope, author of the new book, Concierge Medicine, discusses why our healthcare system is broken, how it can be fixed, and who needs to be responsible for fixing it.
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The Medical Home: The Bottom-up Problem

Sunday, September 21, 2008
There is no consensus definition of the term “patient-centered medical home…in 2007 the AAFP, the AAP, the American College of Physicians, and American Osteopathic Association issued principles defining their vision of a patient-centered medical home. The core features include a physician-directed medical practice; a personal physician for every patient; the capacity to [...]

Boutique Medicine

Eye on L.A.-ABC 7, Los Angeles, CA
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Is it possible to eliminate sleep through evolution?

I always think about how much more efficient humans could be if we didn’t have to sleep. My understanding is that sleep is very important. Aside from feeling tired by the lack of sleep, I’ve also heard that you can die from not sleeping. What exactly happens when you sleep that effects your body? I [...]

How do you make your baby sleep when she cries uncontrollably?

My 1 month old daughter sometimes cries uncontrollably. It is really scary. After feeding I burp her once (hope that is sufficient and right way). I try to make her sleep by putting her in my lap, put her in my hands like cradle, but she will not like that. She will get up in [...]

How many hours of sleep a day should an adult be getting?

I am 20 years old and in college, and I usually get around 5 hours of sleep a night because I am really busy during the day. How much sleep should a person get and not reduce life expectancy? I want good grades in school, but not at the expense of years of my life. [...]

What are the side effects of sleep deprivation? How much sleep should i have?

I am 22, i work 40 hours a week, and i’m also taking 3 courses this semester. I have about 4-6 hours of asleep every night. Will i be developing any sleeping disorders if i have this much sleep a night. How many hours of sleep should i get for my age? What is healthy?
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What is causing a pain in the chest when my 12yr son swallows?

My 12 yr old son started a “conditioning class” with weights and such. From the day he started, he began complaining about a pain in his chest. It seems like it was a pulled/strained muscle at first. But he says it doesn’t hurt when I push on his chest. He says [...]

Medtronic Initiates Voluntary Field Actions for Selected Heparin-Coated Products Used During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — MINNEAPOLIS – May 7, 2008 – Medtronic, Inc. today announced that it is initiating a voluntary and precautionary recall of selected products featuring the Carmeda BioActive surface. The affected devices are disposable products used [...]

What are the laws regarding prescription pain meds(including methadone)when driving class A trucks?

I am planning on getting my class A license and a long haul truck driving job. I have had to take pain meds in the past for back pain. Is it legal to take prescription pain meds while driving the big rigs. The pain meds that work for me are oxycodone(percacet) or methadone.
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Why are there so many questions in the ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE category about prescription and otc drugs?

This is a section of alternatives to the normal accepted way of doing things. Go learn how to toxify your body in the general healthcare section.
People tend to miss out the “ALTERNATIVE” written before medicine and think that this section has to do with prescription medicine or over-the-counter medicine.
I believe that there should be a [...]

What is a natural remedy for an itchy eye allergy in a 7 year old girl?

Her eyes are red and itchy. What can I give her to help cure the allergy or take away the symptoms? I DO NOT want to give her medicine yet.
dont rub them… rinse off face with water… do not use soap…and it should clear up her eyes in no time!… feel better [...]

The Future of Anti-viral Therapy

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Pharmalotâ?¦ Pharmalittleâ?¦ Good Morning

And so we are back. We apologize for the mysterious absence much of yesterday, but we grabbed a little vacation time, since this is, traditionally, a slow week. Now, though, we are settling back into the routine and foraging for all manner of interesting items. Please enjoy a few of the nuggets below as we [...]

Planetary Formulas Valerian Easy Sleep, 120 tabs

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