FDA urges proper use of medicines in outreach to Social Security recipients
FDA and partners launch a nationwide campaign to improve patient and doctor communication about prescriptions and over the counter drugs. Mailing to 36 million Social Security beneficiaries urges questions to physicians and pharmacists and highlights gaps in patient inquiries and instruction.
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Michael deCourcy
New York Times
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Chilton Research
Louis Harris & Associates
Robert Bachman
National Council On Patient Information and Education
Health Research Group
Ralph Nader
Never Say Diet How to like veggies
A lighthearted piece promoting vegetables as tasty and versatile. It suggests stuffing peppers tomatoes and other vegetables for meals and snacks. Includes a recipe for Ensalada Enchilada using lettuce leaves carrots mushrooms radishes cucumbers green onions cilantro and lowfat cheese with dill yogurt dressing.
Blood banks seek donors as summer crowds thin
Mercy Blood Bank notes fewer donations in summer due to vacations but expects no July 4 shortage and welcomes new donors aged 18 to 65. Nancy Grove of St Luke's adds cooperation between hospitals to meet blood demands. calls provided for information. Also mentions hospital aerobic programs and a Family Circle item warning about diaphragm use and toxic shock syndrome with SUNY Buffalo researchers cited.
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Barb Moore
The
Mercy Blood Bank
Moore
Nancy Grove
St. Luke's
Current Family Circle
State University of New York Medical Center
Buffalo
Hormone sparks white blood cell production in breakthrough
In Kettering Ohio an accidental discovery of a hormone that stimulates white blood cell production could advance understanding of body defenses and diseases like leukemia. Martin Murphy Jr. notes further study is needed, with potential aid for chemotherapy patients facing low white cells. He stresses current work remains at the laboratory bench.
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Kettering
Wellness classes begin in Mercy Hospital second summer session
The Mercy Hospital Wellness Program announces the start of its second six week summer session. Classes cover fitness and health topics designed for community participation and overall well being.
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Mercy Hospital
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