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Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes (HealthDay)

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Before some people develop full-blown diabetes, their blood sugar is above normal, but not high enough to qualify for a diagnosis of diabetes.

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New Weapons in Fight Against TB? (HealthDay)

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis might someday meet its match in two drugs now used to treat Parkinson's disease, suggests a new study.

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Opponents use scare tactics to foil health care reform - Daily Record

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

Seattle Post IntelligencerOpponents use scare tactics to foil health care reformDaily RecordI can only assume when Andrew Johnson visits his doctor or is hospitalized he pays the full costs himself. I presume he would never be hypocritical by reaching for his Medicare card after his stirring and principled condemnation of “socialized ...IN THE MAIL...

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Hospital worker may have exposed patients to hepatitis - CNN

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

CBS NewsHospital worker may have exposed patients to hepatitisCNNDENVER, Colorado (CNN) -- A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds, or even thousands, of surgical patients to hepatitis C after taking their fentanyl injections and replacing them with used syringes filled with saline ...5700 may be at risk for hepatitis C in Colorado due...

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WHO, poor nations urge global access to swine flu vaccine - AFP

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

GulfNewsWHO, poor nations urge global access to swine flu vaccineAFPCANCUN (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) and developing nations called Friday during a swine flu summit here for measures to ensure poorer countries have access to a future A(H1N1) vaccine. Laboratories with the capacity to produce a vaccine ...Tamiflu policy was 'indefensible...

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Up to 6,000 exposed to hepatitis at hospital

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

A former surgery technician may have exposed thousands of Colorado patients to hepatitis C when she swapped her own dirty syringes for ones filled with a powerful narcotic, officials said.

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4th of July from the Garden Recipes

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

If you’re looking for ways to use up your garden bounty this 4th of July check out this round-up of garden fresh, 4th of July minded recipes. Fresh 4th of July Veggies: Fourth of July Roasted Tomato Salsa Recipe Orzo Super Salad Southwestern Style Potato Salad Crispy apple coleslaw Mushrooms, tofu, red onions, lemons...

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Powerful sedative found in Jackson’s home

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

A law enforcement official says the powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home. Diprivan is an intravenous anesthetic drug widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's very unusual to have in a private home

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Fact file: What is Diprivan?

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

Diprivan, a powerful sedative reportedly found at Michael Jackson's home, is generally used as an anesthesia during surgeries. Find out more about the medication.

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Healthcare reform hangs on cinching the cost to taxpayers - Christian Science Monitor

healthworld — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:13 GMT

ABC NewsHealthcare reform hangs on cinching the cost to taxpayersChristian Science MonitorLatest effort to lower the federal price tag taps companies that don't offer health insurance to employees. They would pay an annual fee. By Gail Russell Chaddock | Staff writer/ July 3, 2009 edition The drive to overhaul healthcare gets under way in ...Revisions...

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