November 24, 2008 08:19 pm
A new medical school that may eventually be tuition-free is opening branches in Williamsport, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre in an effort to circumvent a possible physician shortage looming in Pennsylvania’s future.
LEWISBURG — A new medical school that may eventually be tuition-free is opening branches in Williamsport, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre in an effort to circumvent a possible physician shortage looming Read the rest of this entry »
So Why Do Eight Per Cent Succeed? They Set Realistic Goals. (Instead of Resolving to Lose 50 Pounds by June, They Commit to Exercise (Three to Four Times Each Week. (Instead of Resolving to Give Up All Carbs, They Commit to Bring Healthy (Snacks to Work Instead Eating From the Vending Machine. (
Did You See the Difference? (
If You Want Your Resolution to Stick Then Think of Something Simple And( Realistic. ( Sure, It Certainly Won’t Sound as Read the rest of this entry »
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A Western diet rich in fried foods, salt and meat accounts for 35 per cent of heart attacks worldwide, researchers say.
The findings support evidence that animal fat and junk food can lead to heart attacks.
“This study indicates that the same relationships that are observed in Western countries exist in different regions of the world,” says the study’s senior author, Salim Yusuf, a professor of medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton.
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Located at 5656 S. Power Rd., a half mile south of Ray Rd., Gilbert Hospital (
) is licensed as an, acute-care general hospital with 24/7 services including emergency; expanded in-patient including ICU; diagnostic imaging; pharmacy; laboratory; and surgery services. Designated as a Level II trauma center, Gilbert Hospital provides health care services to the communities located throughout the east and southeast valley. Initial evaluations of all Read the rest of this entry »
The statements in this press release regarding the assessment of the
Phase 3 data and its implications for remaining Phase 3 trials, the
future development of Trizytek, and our ability to file an NDA and the
timing of any filing of an NDA with the FDA for Trizytek are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those Read the rest of this entry »
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Feb. 18
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — February is American Heart Month and 44 million American women are living with or are at risk for heart disease.
With coronary heart disease the leading cause of death in women over the age of 50, the Society for Women’s Health Research and the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today reminded women of the diagnostic technology available that can detect heart disease while it is treatable, and released Read the rest of this entry »
What do you do when your baby is vomiting and has diarrhea? Unfortunately, along with the many upper respiratory viruses that hit during the cold weather months, the stomach “flu” may also make an appearance. (A stomach virus is not actually the flu because it’s not caused by the influenza virus, but many people refer to it as the stomach flu anyway.) Of course, certain intestinal illnesses also appear during the summer as well. These viruses Read the rest of this entry »
A local strength and conditioning coach has arranged for some of North America’s top trainers to travel to the Island for a sport and fitness symposium.
Professionals attracted for the event include John Ireland, who works with David Beckham on the L.A. Galaxy soccer team, former Team Canada goalie Scott Humphrey as well as coaches with the Phoenix Suns, Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnatti Reds and former Mark Messier coach Peter Twist.
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Chandler’s four nursing homes are rated better than most in Arizona, according to a new star-rating system by federal regulators.
The city’s average of 3.5 stars topped the statewide score of 2.85 and the national score of 2.81.
Chandler also was one of the few cities with a nursing home that received a perfect 5-star rating. That score went to Park Regency Care Center at 2555 N. Price Road.
• Desert Cove Nursing Center, 1750 W. Frye Road, Read the rest of this entry »