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Specialized Treatment for Older Addicts Growing

March 14th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson



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Paying substance abuse treatment providers for results, not services, may lead to improved quality of care, according to the first published study of a novel performance-based contracting system implemented by the State of Delaware in 2002.

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Alcohol Use, Bone Density, and Hip Fractures in Older Adults

November 28th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson



By a 3-2 vote, the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission delegated its rulemaking authority to the state legislature on several key issues, the BYU NewsNet reported on Nov. 19.

These issues include whether alcoholic beverages should be sold only in state liquor stores, and labeling requirements for malt beverages and alcohol-infused energy drinks.

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Arthritis In Older Dogs

November 22nd, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

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Drug Administration s (FDA) approval of rituximab ( Rituxan ) in combination with methotrexate to reduce the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Rituxan Information
Rituxan is also used in combination with another drug called methotrexate to treat symptoms of adult rheumatoid arthritis. Rituxan may also be used for purposes other than those

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