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FDA Looks To Curb Abuse Of Cough Medicine Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:16PMWASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of people to the hospital each year.
New Port Richey pharmacy owner keeps cool, halts robbery mid theft Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:09PMBy Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Snehal Patel, 37, said that when a man tried to steal pills from his store, he thought to himself, “He’s not walking out my door with any drugs.” NEW PORT RICHEY — Snehal Patel describes himself as a man who is calm in a crisis. He kept calm Monday afternoon, he said, even as a man with a gun jumped over Patel's pharmacy counter ...
New Law Makes Getting Flu Shots Earlier, Easier Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:44PMIt's closing in on cold and flu season and clinics are already advertising flu shots. This year it's easier to get vaccinated than ever.
FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:13PMWASHINGTON (AP)– Federal health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of people to the hospital each yea...
Pennsylvania Department of State: Disciplinary Actions Taken Against 80 Licensed, Commissioned Professionals ... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:52PMHARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 -- The Department of State has taken disciplinary actions against 80 licens...
FDA aims to curb abuse of cough medicine Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:26PMUS health regulators are weighing restrictions on cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse.
Pharmacists Consider Safety Measures As Robberies Rise Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:15PMAn increasing number of pharmacies are getting robbed for powerful narcotics, police say.
Danish trial demonstrates benefits of dual-chamber pacing in treating sick sinus syndrome Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:08PMDANPACE, a Danish multicentre randomised trial comparing single lead atrial and dual chamber pacing in patients with sick sinus syndrome, concludes that dual chamber pacing, which was associated with lower rates of atrial fibrillation and re-operation, "should be the preferred pacing mode".
FDA aims to curb abuse of cough medicine Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:29PMUS health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands to hospital.
Sermet’s will open new locale on Daniel Island Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:02PMSermet's Corner at 276 King St. in downtown Charleston is branching out.
Local employment picture not so grim Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:51PMWhen you’re talking economy and the jobs situation in Rhinelander and the Northwoods, the old saying is probably true, “Employment doesn’t fall too much in tough times and doesn’t rise too much in good times.” Some looking for work would say it’s stable, all bad, but local employers are optimistic.
Week In Rock: The Rapture, Nite Jewel, Blue Giant, Pacific Hurt Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:54PMThe Rapture will be headlining FYF Fest this Saturday | Picture via the Rapture's Myspace This week NYC-based dance-punk trio the Rapture will be headlining Sean Carlson's ever-so-famous Fuck Yeah Fest—now in its seventh year—which is set to take place in Los Angeles State Historic Park . Local electronic chanteuse Nite Jewel , who recently released a new EP entitled Am I Real? , is poised to ...
Flu shots make early debut in Denver Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:06PMDENVER - You may have noticed the signs. Several of the nation's largest chains began selling flu shots about a week ago. For years, this meant winter was on its way, but flu shots are appearing in the metro area when temperatures are still in the 90s.
CHC short of nine physicians, pharmacist, psychiatrist Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:04AMThe need for more physicians at the only public hospital on island has become more urgent due to an increase in the number of patients trooping to the Commonwealth Health Center, according to a senior Public Health Department official.
Dell Streak is awkward phone, mediocre tablet Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:52AMSAN FRANCISCO—Lately I’ve been feeling very self-conscious when talking on the phone in public, and it’s not because I’m worried about strangers listening in on my private conversations.
Europe Needs You! Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:07AMSheep shearers for Britain, judo teachers for Spain, goldsmiths for Holland. European nations are finding some surprising gaps in their job markets, and competing to woo the overseas workers with in-demand skills.
News Line Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:00PMFlu shots available Smith’s Food & Drug Stores pharmacies are making it easy and affordable for customers to stay healthy by getting seasonal flu immunizations.
Hay Fever Season is Here Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:24PMABC 6 NEWS-- If you've been sneezing or have itchy eyes, you can join the list with thousands of others suffering from Hay Fever. Doctors say this summer's allergies are one of the worst on record.
Summit targets prescription drug abuse Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:42PMThere may be no one secret formula to combat the prescription drug abuse epidemic, but more than one hundred experts on the issue are hoping they can come close to.
Zenith Infotech Takes Top Honors in Three of Eight Award Categories at 2010 XChange Americas Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:56PMZenith Infotech, an innovative technology company whose solutions include a managed service back office, disaster recovery solutions, U.S. based help desk, and a private cloud solution, took top honors across one-third of the award categories during Everything Channel's 2010 XChange Americas event last week.
Dr. Jay Wolfson's Take on Health Reform Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:42PMDr. Jay Wolfson is a professor at USF's college of Public Health and Medicine and the Associate Vice President for Health Law, Policy and Safety at USF. He served as an aid in the Terry Schiavo case. Dr. Wolfson gives his opinion on health care reform.
Ontario to track overuse of OxyContin and other prescriptions drugs Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:35PMTORONTO - Ontario plans to launch a new tracking system to curb the abuse of the highly addictive painkiller OxyContin and other prescription drugs, a growing problem that's sparked crackdowns in other provinces.
Ted Leo Calls 'Bottled in Cork' Video a 'Cool Experiment' Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:51PMTed Leo and the Pharmacists' music video for "Bottled in Cork" chronicles the band's hilarious quest to launch an "American Idiot"-esque stage production based on its indie-leaning guitar rock.
Win VIP Tickets to FYF Fest!!! Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:54PMAt the 2009 FYF Fest | Photo by Jack Rodriguez/FYF Fest Over the years, FYF Fest has become one of Los Angeles' staple music festivals and this year organizers are making heads turn without apology. The event, which takes place at Los Angeles State Historic Park (the former Not a Cornfield space) in Chinatown on Saturday, September 4th, has been receiving praise for its line-up that includes ...
Pharmacist takes police through crime scene Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:28PMThe pharmacist who fought off a burglar before the career criminal's heart failed is back at his counter.Grant Gillard's business has been closed since the fatal struggle with Bruce Allan Jones, 43, on Tuesday.But the Mt Albert...
Ontario launches plan to curb narcotics abuse Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:39PMThe Ontario government has launched a plan to curb the rampant abuse of prescription narcotics in the province.
Fifth patient level recall for 2010 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:29PMMedsafe has advised the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) that there will be a patient level recall of one batch of Novo Nordisk’s GlucaGen® Hypokit 1mg injection. This is the fifth recall for 2010.
The CDC says the flu season starts now Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:19PMThere is already a case of influenza in South Dakota.
Where the Pharmacists Live Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:37PMA few days after I likened the American Pharmacists Association headquarters on Constitution Avenue to a “mausoleum,” I got a slightly hurt-sounding email from the APhA’s Senior Management Knowledge Specialist, Gwen Norheim . Subject line: “2215 is a great place to work.”
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:54PMCrisis Center Alexandra provides legal assistance and counseling to victims of domestic violence. English speaking staff. 12-ya liniya V.O. 13-a, St. Petersburg 101002. Call 320-6724
The Old and the Beautiful Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:20PMHow the boomers' fear of mortality became an $88 billion annual industry.
Europe needs more cooks, goldsmiths... Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:53PMSheep shearers for Britain, judo teachers for Spain, goldsmiths for Holland. European nations are finding some surprising gaps in their job markets, and competing to woo the overseas workers with in-demand skills.
Making do with less Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:16PMMaking do with less
Europe Needs You! (If you're a goldsmith or cook) Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:20PMLefteris Pitarakis Mbulelo Ndabeni, a 25-year-old South African dancer, performs during a training session with London's Rambert Dance Company in west London, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. Sheep shearers for Britain, judo teachers for Spain, goldsmiths for Holland.
SOUTH AFRICA: Army steps in to the breech Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:49PMSource: IRIN The army has deployed more 1,800 medical staff to 47 public hospitals throughout South Africa to substitute for striking doctors and nurses as the nine-day industrial action becomes increasingly ill-tempered.
Europe Needs You! (If you are a dancer, sheep shearer, judo teacher, or engineer) Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:09PMSheep shearers for Britain, judo teachers for Spain, goldsmiths for Holland. European nations are finding some surprising gaps in their job markets, and competing to woo the overseas workers wit...
Healthy Living: How to Make The Most Out of Your Pharmacy Visit Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:48PMPharmacists are medication experts who can help you use your medications properly. Here is how to be informed and stay healthy by talking with your pharmacist and making the most of your pharmacy visit. Chuck Drake relies on his pharmacist to help him understand his doctor's orders. Chuck Drake: I find that my doctor just writes me prescriptions, and I ask my pharmacists if it is good or not ...
Contests : Win A Pair Of FYF Fest Tickets! Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:21PMThis year's FYF Fest has shaped up to be one of the best music festivals to hit LA in a long time. Taking place on September 4th at the Los Angeles State Historic Park , FYF is one of those fests that will bring together hipsters, hardcore/punk kids, general music appreciators, and music elitists alike. This year, the fest will have The Rapture , Panda Bear , Sleep , Ted Leo & The Pharmacists ...
San Diego Optical Co. builds on tradition Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:36PMCarter Shrum, the son of an optician who started San Diego Optical Co. in the Village in 1931 with a partner, is continuing his family's tradition of dedicated community service. "We're like a mom-and-pop store," said Carter Shrum's wife, Vivian, who works with him at his office at 7701 Fay Ave. "We've done generations of glasses, have generations of customers. It's more like we're selling ...
Mass. Approves Online Tracking of Prescription Painkillers Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:34PMMassachusetts health officials approved a plan on Aug. 11 that will allow doctors and pharmacists to track narcotics prescriptions online -- a major step toward reducing "doctor shopping" in patients addicted to prescription drugs, officials said.
Virtual Event Leader UBM Studios Expands Its Team With New Hires, Well Positioned to Deliver First Class Virtual ... Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:07PMCHICAGO, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Studios, a leader in virtual events and virtual business solutions, today announced that it has expanded its team with five new employees, adding key technical and creative expertise to its business. UBM Studios is well positioned to deliver first class virtual business solutions. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100824/NY54261LOGO ...
Life isn't always manageable Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:47PMThis week’s column is highly personal. If “personal” bothers you, stop reading now. I intend this to celebrate the power of a single word: Manageable. For the first few years, I wouldn’t call my demon by its rightful name. When you may be in the grip of an incurable disease, what’s a little denial? Can’t make things worse or better. read more
Managed Services Revenue to Surpass Infrastructure Sales for Major Telecom Vendors, New Report Finds Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:41PMAs network operators continue to look for new ways to reduce operating costs, telecom equipment vendors are nearing a tipping point at which the managed and professional services they provide will deliver substantially more revenue than infrastructure sales, according to a major new report from Heavy Reading , the research division of Light Reading .
La. Pharmacists Association installs two St. Tammany officers Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:13PMNew officers for the Louisiana Pharmacists Association Board of Directors were installed at held their 128th annual convention held in July at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, and two of the new officers are residents of St. Tammany Parish.
Independent pharmacies: Not just a pill place Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:16AMRon Goutey doesn't come to Ron's Pharmacy to get photo prints. He doesn't come for magazines or groceries, either.
Many Hospitals Don't Screen For MRSA Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:23AMLess than half of U.S. hospitals screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a strain of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, researchers say.
Flu vaccinations on the ready in Rochester pharmacies Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:04AMLocal pharmacists have already begun giving vaccinations against seasonal and H1N1 influenza. This year, the two vaccines are combined into one so you only need a single vaccination to protect against either seasonal flu or pandemic influenza.
Ralph Oats & Wellness International Focus on Stopping Domestic Violence Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:37AMPLANO, TX--(Marketwire - August 23, 2010) - Ralph Oats and his wife, Cathy, founders of Wellness International Network, Ltd., an undisputed leader in the health and wellness industry known for its top-selling weight management line, BioLean ® System, and highly concentrated omega-3 supplement, WINOmeg3complexT, have always focused on giving back to others in need. Most recently they have decided ...
Ralph Oats & Wellness International Focus on Stopping Domestic Violence Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:30AMPLANO, TX--(Marketwire - 08/23/10) - Ralph Oats and his wife, Cathy, founders of Wellness International Network, Ltd., an undisputed leader in the health and wellness industry known for its top-selling weight management line, BioLean System, and highly concentrated omega-3 supplement, WINOmeg3complex, have always focused on giving back to others in need. Most recently they have decided to focus ...
To Your Good Health: Osteoporosis drugs carry some risks Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:24AMQ: My dentist is having a fit because I take Boniva for osteoporosis. He talks about something called BON, which means degeneration of the jawbone. My arthritis specialist is, in turn, having a problem with my not taking it. To whom do I listen?