Tag: public health
group name: disabledveterans
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August 31, 2007 01:38 PM EDT --
Shingles Vaccine for VA Patients
Information from a VA Press Release
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- A vaccine for shingles, which U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs researchers helped develop, is available . . . more
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June 21, 2007 11:18 AM EDT --
Voices Of Diabetes
Novonordisk has established an online community for diabetics. It is place that we can use & be an active part of as we see fit. I encourage you to look it over, joion . . . more
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June 22, 2007 01:25 PM EDT --
VA Moves to Strengthen Suicide Prevention
Nicholson: Move Bolsters Strong Mental Health Program
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- To strengthen one of the nation's largest mental health programs and continue . . . more
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August 21, 2007 12:32 PM EDT --
Did you know that you can receive a call or a text message on your mobile phone reminding you to take your medication? To learn more go to 877-636-6898 or go to
http://www.memotext.com
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July 27, 2007 11:26 AM EDT --
Commission Urges Improvements to Servicemembers’ Care
John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 25 – A commission tasked to fix problems with wounded servicemembers’ . . . more
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December 04, 2007 12:33 PM EST --
For the past several years I have been part of program to train pharmacy doctoral students. I received the following from Christian Dolder, PhD, the head of the program at Wingate University ( www.wingate.edu . . . more
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May 29, 2007 12:51 PM EDT --
Innovative Approach to Long-Term Care for Veterans
Sen. Craig says legislation will provide flexibility for state homes News from the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs . . . more
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June 13, 2007 10:56 AM EDT --
VA to Establish Nursing Academy
DVA - Press Release
Secretary Nicholson: "Holds Great Promise for the Future" WASHINGTON,
June 4 - To address a shortage of nurses across the nation and ensure . . . more
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September 28, 2007 02:50 PM EDT --
DOD Changes Blood Donation Policy
From American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – The Defense Department is changing its military blood-donation regulations to allow for a wider spectrum of civilian . . . more
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August 19, 2008 08:55 AM EDT --
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Public Service Alert
19 August 2008
Med-Watch
Since issuing Information for Healthcare Professionals in October 2007, FDA has received reports of 6 cases . . . more
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June 05, 2008 03:34 PM EDT --
[ We all hear about cutting salt a.k.a. sodium in our diets. Sodium in an overabundance is a leading contributor to such things as hypertension, cardio-vascular disease complications, diabetic renal problems, . . . more
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February 02, 2007 06:55 PM EST --
VA and FDA to Share Information on Safe Use of Medical Products
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 – The Department of Veterans Affairs is collaborating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to share information . . . more
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June 22, 2007 01:23 PM EDT --
VA Medical Centers Extending Hours Change Benefits New Combat Veterans, Older Vets
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- In order to provide more health care for more veterans, especially mental health services, Secretary . . . more
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July 27, 2007 11:23 AM EDT --
VA Researchers Develop New Prosthetic Ankle
Nicholson: “Once Again, VA Leads in Medical Innovation” WASHINGTON, July 23 – Veterans with lower-leg amputations can look forward to having . . . more
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March 20, 2008 11:15 AM EDT --
TOP FIVE CANCER-CAUSING FOODS 1. Hot Dogs
Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without . . . more
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February 25, 2007 06:35 AM EST --
TSGLI One Year Later: Helping Soldiers, Dispelling Myths
Release from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command
WASHINGTON – Dec. 1, 2006 marked the one-year anniversary of the establishment of Traumatic . . . more
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August 03, 2008 02:33 PM EDT --
Drinking and Diabetes: How to Stay Safe
Alcohol does not have to be off-limits if your diabetes is under control.
Alcohol can make blood glucose too high or too low, so take a few precautions . . . more
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April 06, 2007 05:18 PM EDT --
Natural Products Association Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Standard for Banning Dietary Supplements
Amicus Brief Says FDA’s “Risk-Benefit” Analysis “at Odds with DSHEA,” . . . more
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March 20, 2008 10:48 AM EDT --
Will You Need Meds to Treat Type-2 Diabetes?
A new diagnosis of Type-2 diabetes may be managed with diet and exercise as well as other healthy habits. But just because you've got your condition . . . more
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May 15, 2008 05:30 PM EDT --
Many diabetics use alternative medicine to treat diabetes and more are becoming aware of such treatments. Some of these therapies have proven to be effective while others can be harmful or even worthless. . . . more
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