Well Woman Exams Emphasize Preventive Care At San Jacinto Hospital
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital urges regular well woman exams as a flexible preventive tool. OB/Gyn Dr. Roderick Diggs notes exams adapt to age, screen for infections, cervical and breast health, and emotional well being. They advise annual visits: pap smears until 21, then yearly. mammograms after 40. colon and rectal screenings after 50. bone density after 65. Call 281-422-5535 for scheduling.
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Doctors urge limits on antibiotics for colds and flu
Washington reports new CDC guidelines with the American College of Physicians urging physicians to avoid antibiotics for viral respiratory infections such as the common cold or flu. They promote a symptomatic approach using OTC remedies, fluids, humidifiers, and clear return guidance to patients, aiming to curb resistance and reduce adverse drug reactions.
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Vanderbilt University
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Annals of Internal Medicine
San Jac hosts free diabetes education seminar
San Jac hosts a free diabetes education seminar led by Scott Simmons, a diabetes management educator and AIC Champion, on Tuesday February 2 at Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital Baytown. The session covers glucose control, self management, lifestyle balance, planning, and resources for diabetes support aimed at those with A1C seven percent or higher.
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Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
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American Diabetes Association
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Drug price hikes by major U.S. firms intensify inflation impact
Myers Squibb Eli Lilly Merck and Pfizer have boosted prices by about 80 this year on many drugs with increases of 10 percent or more above inflation. The trend persists despite four years of generic competition cutting into sales as these companies offset losses.
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Commodities and currencies snapshot shows mixed moves
The market report notes crude oil plunging nearly 7 percent since May 2003 settlement, while natural gas and precious metals edged higher. The dollar went up against the euro, pound, and peso but fell versus the yen and Canadian dollar, with four days of gains for oil and metals elsewhere.
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