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Drugs priority for PCC candidate

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

31 August 2012 Last updated at 07:21 ET The English Democrat candidate for Lincolnshire police commissioner has pledged to cut crime in the county by 25% by targeting drug offences. Elliott Fountain, a Boston councillor, also said he would make the force tougher. The 33-year-old will compete with Labour, Conservative and independent candidates for the role at the election in November. He said his relatively young age gave him an advantage over his rivals. Police and crime commissioners will be elected to replace police authorities in 41 areas across England and Wales on 15 November. Mr Fountain said if he was elected, reducing crime in the county by a quarter would be his priority from day one. He said: "I'm happy to make a bold statement. I think a lot of the older people who are running for the position don't understand the concerns and problems people have got in Lincolnshire. "I'm the youngest candidate by a long shot. It's all about helping younger people to keep them away from crime, from drugs, from doing things which are wrong. "The biggest cause of crime in Lincolnshire and in the country is without a doubt drugs. Read more: Drugs priority for … Continue reading

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London Drugs Celebrates Its 76th Store in Canada

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire -08/31/12)- This morning at 9 am, London Drugs will celebrate two important milestones, opening its 76th store in Canada and a particularly special address - 1622 Salt Street, Vancouver's Olympic Village. "Today is the day we open a new London Drugs store in one of the most beautiful city spaces in the world," said Wynne Powell, London Drugs president and CEO. "Our 76th store is unique in a variety of ways, particularly its boutique feel and new store concept, customized specifically for the Olympic Village community. We thank the residents here for being patient and for collaborating in the success of our new store in this vibrant Vancouver neighbourhood." During the past year London Drugs staff began canvasing the Olympic Village, looking at the residential suites and learning about what products and services would best serve the burgeoning seaside community. "We met with residents and we learned about what kind of appliance selections made sense; we became acutely aware of the variety of foods and household storage requirements, smart technological solutions and the community's broad health and wellness needs," said Powell. "Today London Drugs opens its doors to become part of the increasingly vibrant community at The … Continue reading

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Cannon Pharmacy strives for personal touch

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

Credit: Jessica Groover Pharmacy technician Jero Ortega puts labels on prescription bottles at Cannon Pharmacy in Concord on Thursday. The Concord location the companys newest in the area. CONCORD, N.C. When Concord resident Steve Cagle saw a flyer in the newspaper last year about discounted prescription prices at a local pharmacy, he jumped at the opportunity. At that time, he had no health insurance and was paying $150 a month for a prescription. When Cagle went to Cannon Pharmacys Concord location, he found a alternative prescription drug for $19 for a six-month supply, saving him hundreds of dollars. Since then, Cagle has been a regular customer of Cannon Pharmacy. Also, they found me rebates on the Internet, Cagle said. I found the big chain stores wouldnt go above and beyond and do that. I try to make a habit of using mom and pop stores because I feel like its important in the community to have a relationship. Im going to be a customer for life because of the way they treat [us]. They treat us with the utmost respect. These are just some of the reasons David Carruth, pharmacy manager at the Concord location, believes Cannon Pharmacy has maintained … Continue reading

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Stem Cells Bring New Hope for Parry-Romberg Syndrome Patients

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark clinical study, scientists of the RNL Stem Cell Technology Institute have demonstrated that the transplant of patients' own ("autologous") stem cells can dramatically improve the ability of plastic surgeons to repair diseases. In the September 2012 issue of the prestigious international plastic surgery journal Annals of Plastic Surgery (69:3), researchers published their controlled study of the power of stem cells, describing a breakthrough with patients who have Parry-Romberg Syndrome. More than 200,000 have this tragic and debilitating disease in the U.S. alone. Their prognosis without treatment is the slow loss of control, then paralysis of the face and in some cases the mouth and even eyes. Most patients with Parry-Romberg begin to experience these symptoms between the age of five (5) and fifteen (15) years of age. There is, says the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, "no cure." To date, treatments have involved waiting until the disease slows and then transplanting fat into patients' faces, strengthening bones in their faces, and using microvascular surgery to "install" a free flap of skin. However the only solution for patients with this disorder, … Continue reading

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Firefighters, patient humanize muscular dystrophy

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

EDMOND At age 6, when most kids are playing with their friends or getting scolded by their parents, Amy Jenkins was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Named for the three physicians who first identified it in 1886, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is caused by mutations that affect the normal function of the peripheral nerves. The degeneration of motor nerves causes muscle weakness and atrophy in the extremities (arms, legs, hands or feet). In some cases the degeneration of sensory nerves results in a reduced ability to feel heat, cold and pain. Wednesday afternoon, as individuals, organizations and businesses are raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Jenkins was at Edmonds Fire Station 1, located next to the University of Central Oklahoma campus, to talk about her story. Jenkins said several relatives including her father have the same disease, which was the closest fit to their disorder. Genetic testing confirmed a difference. She said a cure for her disease hasnt been found yet, but MDA-funded research is making a difference. Try and imagine as an individual paying for six years of research at $86 a minute, Jenkins said. Thats not feasible. So having that is hope toward finding a treatment, toward finding assistance and … Continue reading

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Cyberonics To Present At Morgan Stanley 2012 Global Healthcare Conference

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberonics, Inc. (CYBX), a global leader in medical devices for the treatment and management of epilepsy, today announced it will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, September 10, 2012, in New York. Dan Moore, Cyberonics' President and Chief Executive Officer, will speak at 1:50 PM Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed by clicking on the Investor Relations link on the Cyberonics home page at http://www.cyberonics.com on September 10, 2012. No slides will be presented at the conference. About Cyberonics, Inc. and the VNS Therapy System Cyberonics, Inc. is a medical technology company with core expertise in neuromodulation. The company developed and markets the VNS Therapy System, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of refractory epilepsy and treatment-resistant depression. The VNS Therapy System uses an implanted medical device that delivers pulsed electrical signals to the vagus nerve. Cyberonics markets the VNS Therapy System in selected markets worldwide. Additional information on Cyberonics and the VNS Therapy System is available at http://www.cyberonics.com. Contact Information Greg Browne, CFO Cyberonics, Inc. 100 Cyberonics Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 Main: (281) 228-7262 Fax: (281) 218-9332 ir@cyberonics.com See original here: Cyberonics To … Continue reading

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Ventura band will play to raise awareness and money for autism

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

Jaison Henderson, of Ventura, knows a lot about autism. Both of his half-brothers have been diagnosed with the disorder and his wife is a behavior analyst who works with autisticchildren. Henderson said people often mistakenly pity those with the development disorder, which affects the ability to communicate and interact, but he says that's because they don't understandit. "There's no real need to feel sorry for these people. In their own minds, they don't feel sorry for themselves," hesaid. To raise awareness and money, he and best friend Tyler Treves, both members of the group Rubberneck Lions, are putting on a concert. The alternative indie band will play from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday at Zoey's Caf, 185 E. Santa Clara St. in Ventura. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Autism Understanding, Support, and Education (CAUSE) and STAR of California, a division of Support and Treatment for Autism and RelatedDisorders. CAUSE is a nonprofit agency based in Ventura that enables mental health workers to develop the specialized skills needed to treat children with autism and theirfamilies. Henderson and Treves have been playing with Rubberneck Lions since high school almost 10 years ago. They are both graduates of Ventura High School and … Continue reading

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Ask Dr. K: Discovering autism early makes a difference

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

Click photo to enlarge Dr. Komaroff Dear Dr. K: I've read that early treatment of autism can make a big difference. But what are the early signs of autism? Dear Reader: You're right my colleagues who are experts in autism say that early recognition and treatment really can help. Autism (also called autism spectrum disorder, or ASD) is a developmental disorder of the brain. Kids and adults with autism have problems communicating and interacting socially. They also may have unusual behavior patterns, interests and activities. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Autism symptoms are usually apparent by the time a child is 2 or 3 years old. What should you look out for? Children with autism may not show signs of it during their first year. Those who do may not hit typical developmental milestones on schedule. For example, they may not smile at the sound of their mother's voice, point out objects to catch someone's attention or maintain eye contact. And they may respond negatively to being touched or cuddled. Behaviors become more apparent in toddlers and young children. For example: Disordered play. A toddler with autism usually prefers to play alone and is unlikely to engage in make-believe … Continue reading

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Ask Dr. K: Autism has wide range of behaviors

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

Ask Dr. K Anthony Komaroff Q I've read that early treatment of autism can make a big difference. But what are the early signs of autism? A You're right -- my colleagues who are experts in autism say that early recognition and treatment really can help. Autism (also called autism spectrum disorder, or ASD) is a developmental disorder of the brain. Kids and adults with autism have problems communicating and interacting socially. They also may have unusual behavior patterns, interests and activities. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Autism symptoms are usually apparent by the time a child is 2 or 3 years old. What should you look out for? Children with autism may not show signs of it during their first year. Those who do may not hit typical developmental milestones on schedule. For example, they may not smile at the sound of their mother's voice, point out objects to catch someone's attention or maintain eye contact. And they may respond negatively to being touched or cuddled. Behaviors become more apparent in toddlers and young children. For example: - Disordered play. A toddler with autism usually prefers to play alone and is unlikely to engage in make-believe play. He … Continue reading

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Adding Plavix to Aspirin Doesn't Help Guard Against Second Stroke: Study

Posted: Published on August 31st, 2012

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Adding the clot-busting drug Plavix to a daily dose of aspirin is no better than taking aspirin alone to prevent a second stroke in people who have had a type of stroke that is typically caused by chronic high blood pressure, a new study shows. In fact, the combination increased the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and death, the Canadian researchers report. "Antiplatelet therapy is standard for the prevention of a second stroke," said study author Dr. Robert Hart, a professor of neurology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. "We wanted to see if combining two antiplatelet drugs, aspirin with clopidogrel [Plavix], would work better and prevent more strokes." "We were disappointed that the combination of aspirin plus clopidogrel only showed a non-significant trend in reducing stroke," Hart said. "On the other side, the two together caused more bleeding and higher mortality. The higher mortality was completely unexpected." "It is clear that the two drugs together should not be routinely used in people with lacunar stroke," he added. Lacunar strokes occur in the small blood vessels in the brain and are most likely due to chronic high blood pressure; they … Continue reading

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