KP Wellness
Aug 10, 2012 - PublicOne Billion Forgotten
HIV prevention, testing, counseling and treatment should be accessible to all people with disabilities.
http://www.hrw.org/news/2012/07/20/hiv-conference-include-people-disabilities
HIV prevention, testing, counseling and treatment should be accessible to all people with disabilities.
http://www.hrw.org/news/2012/07/20/hiv-conference-include-people-disabilities
KP Wellness
Aug 10, 2012 - Public10 tips to save on prescriptions -
http://money.msn.com/health-and-life-insurance/10-tips-to-save-on-prescriptions-forbes.aspx
1. Always inquire about generic options.
2. Find out if you qualify for Patient Assistance Programs.
3. Fill all of your prescriptions at one pharmacy.
4. Consider the possibility of splitting higher-dose pills.
5. Communicate with your doctor.
6. Help reduce co-payments by checking your formulary.
7. Shop around and ask for a discount.
8. Ask your doctor for samples.
9. Search for coupons.
10. Maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
http://money.msn.com/health-and-life-insurance/10-tips-to-save-on-prescriptions-forbes.aspx
1. Always inquire about generic options.
2. Find out if you qualify for Patient Assistance Programs.
3. Fill all of your prescriptions at one pharmacy.
4. Consider the possibility of splitting higher-dose pills.
5. Communicate with your doctor.
6. Help reduce co-payments by checking your formulary.
7. Shop around and ask for a discount.
8. Ask your doctor for samples.
9. Search for coupons.
10. Maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
KP Wellness
Aug 10, 2012 - PublicAnti-HIV drug Truvada backed for all high-risk adults -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19199278
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19199278
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 (edited) - PublicFDA approves Sanofi/Regeneron colon cancer drug -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/07/us-sanofi-regeneron-colon-idUSBRE87618220120807
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it had approved the Sanofi SA and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc drug Zaltrap for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose tumors have failed to respond to earlier treatment with chemotherapy.
The infused medicine, to be taken in combination with standard chemotherapy, will compete with Roche Holding AG's Avastin and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Erbitux.
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it had approved the Sanofi SA and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc drug Zaltrap for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose tumors have failed to respond to earlier treatment with chemotherapy.
The infused medicine, to be taken in combination with standard chemotherapy, will compete with Roche Holding AG's Avastin and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Erbitux.
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 (edited) - PublicStatin-pneumonia link may be weaker than thought -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/31/us-statin-pneumonia-idUSBRE86U1IQ20120731
(Reuters Health) - People on cholesterol-lowering statins may have a somewhat smaller risk of dying from pneumonia - but the link may be weaker than some studies have suggested. But it's still not clear whether statins, themselves, have any effect on pneumonia risk, or the odds of dying from the disease.
(Reuters Health) - People on cholesterol-lowering statins may have a somewhat smaller risk of dying from pneumonia - but the link may be weaker than some studies have suggested. But it's still not clear whether statins, themselves, have any effect on pneumonia risk, or the odds of dying from the disease.
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 (edited) - PublicOral steroid don't clear up sinus infections -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/07/us-oral-steroid-idUSBRE8760WY20120807
(Reuters Health) - The steroid prednisolone is no better at reducing the symptoms of a sinus infection than a placebo. systemic corticosteroids are not beneficial for the large population.
(Reuters Health) - The steroid prednisolone is no better at reducing the symptoms of a sinus infection than a placebo. systemic corticosteroids are not beneficial for the large population.
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 (edited) - PublicHoney may ease nighttime coughing in kids -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/06/us-honey-coughing-idUSBRE87505G20120806
(Reuters Health) - A spoonful of honey before bed may help little kids with a cough - and their parents - sleep through the night, a new study suggests. "Honey is very rich in antioxidants, so that may have some role in fighting whatever infection is causing the cold symptoms," different types of honey may contain different antioxidants - including vitamin C and flavonoids - and that darker honey tends to have more.
(Reuters Health) - A spoonful of honey before bed may help little kids with a cough - and their parents - sleep through the night, a new study suggests. "Honey is very rich in antioxidants, so that may have some role in fighting whatever infection is causing the cold symptoms," different types of honey may contain different antioxidants - including vitamin C and flavonoids - and that darker honey tends to have more.
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 (edited) - PublicWeight trainers have lower diabetes risk -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/06/us-weight-trainers-idUSBRE8751BS20120806
(Reuters Health) - Weight training, not just cardio workouts, are linked to a lower risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study. "This study suggests weight training is important for diabetes, and probably as important as aerobic training,"
(Reuters Health) - Weight training, not just cardio workouts, are linked to a lower risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study. "This study suggests weight training is important for diabetes, and probably as important as aerobic training,"
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 - PublicExercise, meds both help depressed heart patients -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/01/us-exercise-idUSBRE8701G320120801
(Reuters Health) - People with heart disease who are also depressed may get as much relief from their depression symptoms with regular exercise as with medication, a new study suggests.
(Reuters Health) - People with heart disease who are also depressed may get as much relief from their depression symptoms with regular exercise as with medication, a new study suggests.
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 (edited) - PublicGout risk goes up as waistline expands -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/01/us-gout-risk-idUSBRE87014F20120801
"The increase in gout risk applies to people who are overweight as well, It's not that there's a threshold where it goes up only if you're obese." Based on the current findings, uric acid and other health conditions do not fully explain why overweight people have a higher gout risk.
"The increase in gout risk applies to people who are overweight as well, It's not that there's a threshold where it goes up only if you're obese." Based on the current findings, uric acid and other health conditions do not fully explain why overweight people have a higher gout risk.
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 (edited) - PublicTime perception may be off in migraine sufferers -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/03/us-migraine-idUSBRE8720ZI20120803
In general, the researchers found, people with migraines overestimated the 600-millisecond time window. They thought it lasted twice as long - about 1.2 seconds, on average - while the non-migraine group gave an estimate of about 0.9 seconds.
That's a small gap. But the findings support the idea that "migraine does indeed affect cognitive function,"
In general, the researchers found, people with migraines overestimated the 600-millisecond time window. They thought it lasted twice as long - about 1.2 seconds, on average - while the non-migraine group gave an estimate of about 0.9 seconds.
That's a small gap. But the findings support the idea that "migraine does indeed affect cognitive function,"
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 - PublicCaffeine may provide some Parkinson's relief -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/01/us-caffeine-parkinsons-idUSBRE8701IA20120801
(Reuters Health) - A new, small study found people with Parkinson's disease who took caffeine pills saw slight but noticeable improvements in movement problems related to the condition.
(Reuters Health) - A new, small study found people with Parkinson's disease who took caffeine pills saw slight but noticeable improvements in movement problems related to the condition.
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 - PublicAlzheimer's drug research halted -
Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer Inc. and Johnson & Johnson pulled the plug Aug. 6 on their joint development of a similar Alzheimer's therapy, after that drug failed to show any benefit in two late-stage studies. Lilly has said it will release its findings by the end of September.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Alzheimer-s-drug-research-halted-3773913.php
Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer Inc. and Johnson & Johnson pulled the plug Aug. 6 on their joint development of a similar Alzheimer's therapy, after that drug failed to show any benefit in two late-stage studies. Lilly has said it will release its findings by the end of September.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Alzheimer-s-drug-research-halted-3773913.php
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 - PublicHow a potato juice supplement could help cure stomach ulcers
Scientist at Manchester University was told of the potato's curative properties by her boyfriend's grandma
Potatoes contain unique antibacterial molecules that can treat the condition
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2185484/How-potato-juice-diet-supplement-help-cure-stomach-ulcers.html
Scientist at Manchester University was told of the potato's curative properties by her boyfriend's grandma
Potatoes contain unique antibacterial molecules that can treat the condition
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2185484/How-potato-juice-diet-supplement-help-cure-stomach-ulcers.html
KP Wellness
Aug 9, 2012 - PublicGrapefruit juice can give cancer drugs dramatic boost
Grapefruit stops an enzyme from breaking drug down so more enters the bloodstream
Study is first to harness this usually dangerous drug interaction with grapefruit
Could reduce side-effects as less medication needed
Grapefruit affects the enzymes in the intestine, preventing them from breaking down certain medications
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2185263/Grapefruit-juice-cancer-drugs-dramatic-boost-effectiveness.html
Grapefruit stops an enzyme from breaking drug down so more enters the bloodstream
Study is first to harness this usually dangerous drug interaction with grapefruit
Could reduce side-effects as less medication needed
Grapefruit affects the enzymes in the intestine, preventing them from breaking down certain medications
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2185263/Grapefruit-juice-cancer-drugs-dramatic-boost-effectiveness.html
KP Wellness
Aug 3, 2012 - PublicWHO: Ebola outbreak under control | News | DW.DE | 03.08.2012 -http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,16142793,00.html
KP Wellness
Aug 3, 2012 - PublicAIDS a push for legalizing prostitution -http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/08/03/AIDS-a-push-for-legalizing-prostitution/UPI-34531343997883/
KP Wellness
Aug 2, 2012 - PublicExercise, meds both help depressed heart patients -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/02/us-heart-depression-idUSBRE87105S20120802
(Reuters) - People with heart disease who are also depressed may get as much relief from their depression symptoms with regular exercise as with medication, according to a U.S. study.
(Reuters) - People with heart disease who are also depressed may get as much relief from their depression symptoms with regular exercise as with medication, according to a U.S. study.
KP Wellness
Aug 2, 2012 - PublicThe face of AIDS in America
United Nations, August 2012 - Thirty years on from the outbreak of the epidemic, the face of HIV and AIDS in America has changed. Black American men are now infected at a rate six times higher than white men, while women from ethnic minorities are at increased risk. It's especially difficult in the nation's rural areas where access to treatment is often a challenge. We take you to one of the poorest states in America, Louisiana ...
21st Century, Episode #69 script (pdf):
http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/21century69.pdf
United Nations, August 2012 - Thirty years on from the outbreak of the epidemic, the face of HIV and AIDS in America has changed. Black American men are now infected at a rate six times higher than white men, while women from ethnic minorities are at increased risk. It's especially difficult in the nation's rural areas where access to treatment is often a challenge. We take you to one of the poorest states in America, Louisiana ...
21st Century, Episode #69 script (pdf):
http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/21century69.pdf
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