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Online feedback site adds doctor category

April 14th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

Better vigilance is needed to ensure medical research on human subjects is not flawed by financial conflicts of interest, according to the Assn. of American Medical Colleges and the Assn. of American Universities.

In March, the two organizations issued a report that calls on medical schools and research universities to put into place conflict-of-interest policies within two years. Such policies should cover how to identify, evaluate and manage financial conflicts, the report said.

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Online tool allows Minnesota patients to weigh cost, perks

April 7th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

One physician’s faxed order to discontinue hydrocodone, marketed as Anexsia, was misread by the pharmacist as an order to discontinue Arixtra, an anticoagulant. Another doctor intended to electronically order clonidine, an antihypertensive, but accidentally ordered the sedative clonazepam because both appeared as “CLON” on the computer screen.

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Experiencing Buying Jewelry Online

March 18th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

Experiencing Buying Jewelry Online

It is an enjoyable shopping experience on buying jewelry wholesale online, it’s quite easy, and most of the time. In fact, many people prefer this method of buying jewelry wholesale simply because they find a much wider selection at much lower prices. However, some of the buying public is still wary of online businesses. If this sounds like you, there is really no need for concern. If you are in the jewelry business or thinking about getting into the jewelry business, you need to find jewelry wholesale sources. Finding these sources isn??™t as difficult as you might think ??“ they are everywhere, and if you have access to the Internet, you literally have the world of jewelry wholesale at your fingertips.

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Insurers’ online forums invite patients to vent

January 20th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

“Not happy” wrote to complain about the 90-minute wait to be seen at a dermatologist’s office. “Disgusted” said that a certain doctor “refuses to communicate with patients.” But “CarolaBen” responded to “Disgusted” that this doctor returned every call placed by her regarding her husband’s liver duct problem.

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Alternative Medicine Natural Health Online

January 13th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

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types of alternative medicine are gaining credibility with the health insurance industry. Although it is still not the norm, many insurance companies are now including coverage for

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Kashrus Magazine Online - The Guide for the Kosher Consumer (Dogs Allergies Hair)

December 13th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

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Likewise, advise us of any other suspicious labeling of Torn Ranch which bears a plain “OV”, must be considered “OV-D.E.”. Kosher consumers and those with dairy allergies

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Few in online medical community choose “.md”

December 3rd, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

Oklahoma will no longer offer a loan repayment program intended to encourage physicians to practice in the state’s rural communities. But health care advocates say it was a small sacrifice because state lawmakers agreed to continue funding three other — much larger — programs that help rural communities attract primary care physicians.

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Arthritis Medicine Online

November 22nd, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

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Pain Information | Arthritis Signs and Symptoms | Arthritis Joint Pain | Arthritis Hip Medical Disclaimer: All information on this site is of a general nature and is

How to Cure Dog Arthritis and Hip Dysplasia
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Alternative Health Books Online

November 17th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

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NCCAM), complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care derived extracts, vitamins, minerals, and Supplements - US Food and Drug

What’s New and Updated for Alternative Medicine in Karinya
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PDFA Moves Anti-Drug Campaign Online

October 19th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson



The Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) is increasing its use of the Internet to disseminate anti-drug messages to kids and parents while trimming its traditional advertising on broadcast television, the New York Times reported Sept. 28.

The PDFA’s Time to Talk initiative, for example uses a website — not TV ads — to encourage parents to talk to their kids about alcohol and other drugs. The project includes a partnership with Yahoo to facilitate communication with and among the target audience.

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