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Study: Drug coverage to vary under health law
(AP)—A new study says basic prescription drug coverage could vary dramatically from state to state under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Medications
Dec 04, 2012 |
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Meningitis outbreak toll: 404 cases, 29 deaths
An outbreak of fungal meningitis has been linked to steroid shots for back pain. The medication, made by a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts, has been recalled.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 02, 2012 |
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Meningitis outbreak toll: 386 cases
An outbreak of fungal meningitis has been linked to steroid shots for back pain. The medication, made by a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts, has been recalled.
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Nov 01, 2012 |
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Founder of adaptive sports organization speaks about impact of sports on people with disabilities
Ashley Thomas was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. She also holds a position on the U.S. national para-kayak team, and founded and runs a successful nonprofit organization called "Bridge II Sports." The North ...
Health
Oct 19, 2012 |
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Meningitis outbreak toll: 119 cases, 11 deaths
(AP)—The number of people sickened by a deadly meningitis outbreak has now reached 119 cases, including 11 deaths.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 09, 2012 |
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Steroid-related meningitis cases rise to 105
(AP)—Health officials say the number of people sickened by a deadly meningitis outbreak has now reached 105 cases.
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Oct 08, 2012 |
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CDC: More than 90 people ill with meningitis
(AP)—Health officials say they have now confirmed more than 90 cases of a rare fungal meningitis that has been linked to a steroid commonly used to ease back pain.
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Oct 07, 2012 |
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Steroid-related meningitis cases rise to 47
(AP)—As the tally from a deadly meningitis outbreak rose Friday, health officials identified the medical clinics across the country that received steroid shots for back pain now linked to the illnesses.
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Oct 05, 2012 |
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Kroger recalls spinach over Listeria risk
(AP)—Kroger is recalling spinach sold at grocery stores in 15 states due to possible Listeria contamination.
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Sep 19, 2012 |
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