Weight loss drug Alli debuts amid hype and caution
In San Jose shoppers eye Alli, the over the counter version of orlistat, as GlaxoSmithKline forecasts 1.5 billion in annual sales while doctors warn of high cost and notable side effects. Kaiser pauses OTC sales amid mixed patient results. Public interest clashes with concerns about effectiveness and safety.
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San Jose
Calif
Walgreens
GlaxoSmithKline
Orlistat
Roche Holding AG
Xenical
Alli
Amazon.com
Drugstore.com
Rohini Ashok
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Europe
Stephanie Vose
Vose
Alliworth
Christopher Gardner
Stanford University Medical School
Pill splitting safety and Lipitor dosing guidance
A nuanced look at pill splitting notes it can reduce costs when pills are scored and appropriate for splitting. Lipitor and Zocor can be split, but risks include under or overdosing with non scored or complex medications. Always consult a pharmacist or doctor before splitting any medicine.
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MLB
Sanibel
Fla
Red Cross blood drives with age and weight rules in Gaston area
Blood drives state donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. Schedules run today 2:30 to 7 p.m. at Gastonia Chapter House and later at Chapel Grove Baptist Church Belmont YMCA Bruster's Ice Cream and other sites with July dates.
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American Red Cross Chapter
Oakland St
Gastonia
Chapel Grove Baptist Church
Camp Rotary Road
R.L. Stowe Ymca
Ymca Drive
Belmont
Bjsuly
Bruster's
Neal Hawkins Road
Holy Communion Lutheran Church
W. Church St
Dallas
Belmont Parish
First United Methodist Church of
South Point Road
Catawba Heights
S. Main St
Mount Holly
First Baptist Church
E. Washington St
Bessemer City
Health and Fitness Calendar Patchwork Memories at Gaston Hospice
A six week program runs 5:30 to 7 p m from August 23 to September 27 at Gaston Hospice 258 E Garrison Blvd Gastonia. Bereaved participants transform loved ones clothing into keepsakes such as pillows quilts and wall hangings. Volunteers assist with sewing and machines provided. Call 704 861 8405 for details or visit gastonhospice org.
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Gaston Hospice
E. Garrison Blvd
Gastonia
Gastonhospice.org
Faith based groups offer community programs in Gastonia area
Faith based groups host Griefshare sessions at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church on Mondays. Flint Groves and Parkwood Baptist Churches run Celebrate Recovery on Thursdays and Saturdays with structured groups and childcare. Al Anon and mood disorder support meet at local churches, plus Turbo Kick and aerobics classes at YMCAs and churches. Contact details included for Connie Elzey and others.
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Flint Groves Baptist Church
Church Fellowship
E. Ozark Ave
Gastonia
Flintgroves.org
Parkwood Baptist
Dixon Road
Weekly support groups listed for Belmont and surrounding areas
Belmont AL-ANON meets 8 p.m. Mondays at the Harry Robinson Center Brook and Second. AL-ANON also meets 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church 301 S New Hope Rd Gastonia, plus 8-9 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Also listed are 7 p.m. Tuesdays Overeaters Anonymous at First United Methodist Gastonia, 190 E. Franklin Blvd room 218. Serenity Alanon in Dallas. Kings Mountain Alanon Fridays at First Presbyterian. Cherryville BAA and Alanon Saturdays at First Presbyterian. TOPS Gastonia Wednesdays 8:30-10 a.m. and Thursdays 6-8 p.m. at Adult Recreation Center. Women’s Weight Loss at Ferne Fitness Wednesdays 9:14 a.m. Call details included.
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Griefshare
Myers Memorial United Methodist Church
New Hope Road
Gastonia
Connie Elzey
Bellsouth.net
South Gaston Family
Union Road
Forestbrook
New Life Baptist Church
Oak Trail
Belmont
Al-Anon Family Group
Harry Robinson Center
Brook
Second Streets
Al-Anon
First United Methodist Church
E. Franklin Blvd
Ca.org
Serenity
Alanon
Holy Communion Lutheran Church
W. Church St
Dallas
Kings Mountain
Alanon Family Group
First Presbyterian Church
E. King St
Academy St
Cherryville
Adult Recreation
W. Franklin Blvd
Ferme Fitness
Vikki
Wmacdonald
Gastongazette
Volunteers aid Haitian toddler's two leg amputation recovery
Antonio Jean Louis, age two from Haiti, underwent leg amputation at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequan mnock New Jersey. Dr Hervey Licherman performed the surgery with Healing the Children volunteer hosts Ennie and Ernie Witten from West Milford New York aiding his care as the family plans artificial limbs and mobility training.
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Antonio Jean Louis
Chilton Memorial Hospital
Pequanmnock
Antonio
Haiti
Ennie
Ernie Witten
West Milford
Wittens
Hervey Licherman
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Main St
McAdenville
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