A Candidate for F.D.A. Commissioner?
A physician who has criticized the pharmaceutical industry’s marketing practices could be the incoming administration’s pick for head of the Food and Drug Administration,
. Baltimore health commissioner Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, 39, pushed the F.D.A. to bar the sale of cough and cold medicines to children last year. Another critic who’s a candidate for the job is Dr. Steven Nissen, head of cardiovascular medicine Read the rest of this entry »
are no longer suitable says Fitness Footwear, who recommend indoor sports for their customers to stay in shape this Christmas.
) December 13, 2008 — The winter weather is well and truly with us this month. There has been sleet, snow, closed schools and even freezing fog, which means it is treacherous for anyone out driving on the icy roads or running along the frozen footpaths. So online retailer Fitness Footwear is urging athletes to swap their Read the rest of this entry »
I have no idea what happened during my last post, but as I was saying, I realize these things go on in big cities, but we have always been kind of sheltered here. Now it’s all you hear about. I hope the police and sheriff’s dept can get it under control.
I suspect this Ari person is an employee of WSAZ to stir up some controversy and get people posting. It is a fault of mine but ignorance, egotism and pseudo-intellectuals are entertaining…thankfully Read the rest of this entry »
02:17 PM CST on Sunday, November 2, 2008
Seniors may see their Social Security increases next year trimmed back by higher prescription costs unless they shop for a Medicare drug plan this fall that better fits their budget.
Social Security beneficiaries will get an average of $63 more each month, but part of that increase may be claimed by higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs in their drug coverage.
“Seniors who Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s face it: Most of us don’t need another sweater, necktie or fruitcake more than we need a healthier lifestyle.
That’s why long after all the turkeys have been gobbled up, trimmings scarfed and desserts devoured, many of us will resolve to get fit. You can help with those resolutions by giving gifts that motivate and inspire.
Whether you want to be subtle or more direct in your approach, have just a few bucks to spend Read the rest of this entry »
Orlando Health is a $1.5 billion not-for-profit health care organization and a community-based network of nine hospitals and care centers in the Orlando region. The organization, which includes the area’s only Level One Trauma Centers for adults and pediatrics, is a statutory teaching hospital system that offers both specialty and community hospitals. They are: Orlando Regional Medical Center; Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children; Winnie Palmer Hospital Read the rest of this entry »
There’s a fine line between being motivated for success and failure with regard to exercise programs. Missing just one training session could start the backslide that sends you to your sofa rather than the gym. To stay motivated and focused, adopt techniques to keep you on track, no matter what gets in the way.
Set goals for your fitness and be specific – the more specific the better. For example, register for a 5K run or walk or plan to lose two Read the rest of this entry »
NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans men’s tennis team will host
a pair of Pelican State rivals as Southeastern La. on Wednesday at 2
p.m. and Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday at 12 p.m. will come to the
University Tennis Center this week.
UNO (6-1) suffered their first setback of the season in their most recent outing, a 6-1 loss to No. 46 SMU in Dallas. Head coach
’s squad, which entered the rankings at No. 75 after their season-opening Read the rest of this entry »
Drugs deemed too expensive to offer to patients on the NHS are fairly priced, according to a major supplier.
The assertion by the makers of a cancer “wonder-drug” could scupper Government plans to persuade pharmaceutical companies to lower prices to make more treatments available.
Health Secretary Alan Johnson last week said the Government planned to discuss with drugs firms a variety of “risk-sharing” schemes that would lower the initial cost Read the rest of this entry »
Dr Waleed Abu Ramadan sighs down the phone.
The medical director of al-Quds hospital has not wept since he helped evacuate several hundred people from the blazing Palestinian Red Crescent (PRC) compound on Thursday night, but he says: “My heart is crying.”
He says he is standing next to the smouldering remains of a pharmacy filled with bandages, medicines and other medical supplies, describing the chaos as intensive care patients and premature Read the rest of this entry »