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ANTI-STROKE STUDY Stories

ANTI-STROKE STUDY

There is new research out tonight that affects the way thousands of stroke patients, or those at high risk for stroke, are treated. The issue: should these patients take aspirin or a blood thinner called coumadin?
This study looked specifically at blockages of the arteries that are inside the head, above the neck. It’s these patients who are most at risk for another stroke, and dying.
So the question is, how best to treat them long term? (Read more about ANTI-STROKE STUDY)

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BAT VENOM STROKE DRUG Stories

BAT VENOM STROKE DRUG

Doctors believe they have a huge breakthrough in the treatment of stroke victims…and it comes from the venom of vampire bats! (Read more about BAT VENOM STROKE DRUG)

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COX-2 ALTERNATIVES Stories

COX-2 ALTERNATIVES

With the growing concern surrounding the Cox-2 inhibitor arthritis drugs like Celebrex and Vioxx, many patients are turning to other anti-inflammatory drugs. And the fastest growing one is suspected of carrying cardiovascular risk by some experts. (Read more about COX-2 ALTERNATIVES)

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BUSH MEDICAID CUTS CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS Stories

BUSH MEDICAID CUTS CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS

President Bush’s new proposed budget calls for massive Medicaid cuts. The trickle down to children’s hospitals will be dramatic, and have many of these specialty institutions wondering, where will the money come from? They say many services will need to be eliminated. (Read more about BUSH MEDICAID CUTS CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS)

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GETTING KIDS TO TAKE THEIR MEDS Stories

GETTING KIDS TO TAKE THEIR MEDS

“I don’t like it, I don’t want it!” says four year old Stephanie.
Words that must sound familiar to any parent who has wondered how to get a child to take medicine.

Rachel Toro-Ramos says giving her daughter her medicine can sometimes be more like a wrestling match.
“I have days when my daughter just refuses and we have to literally struggle and hold her down and put it in her mouth.” (Read more about GETTING KIDS TO TAKE THEIR MEDS)

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NEW M.S. DRUG Stories

NEW M.S. DRUG

New MS drugs are making it easier for MS patients to cope with the difficult illness.
“All of a sudden, sort of felt like the world, the rug was pulled from out under me. The weakness, the feeling, it’s a fatigue that’s very hard to explain,” says Joe Giles.
3 years ago, Joe Giles was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He tried several medications but they were all giving his terrible side affects.
“There’s high fever, and severe muscle aches,” says Joe. (Read more about NEW M.S. DRUG)

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DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS Stories

DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS

On this presidential inaugural day, one of the major concerns for Americans for the next four years is affordable medical coverage.
This is especially true regarding prescriptions.
Now, several drug makers have gotten together to offer price breaks for low income families, so that they have access to affordable prescription drugs. These are major companies, including Astrazeneca, Glaxo Smith Kline and Pfizer. They are saying they will provide savings on medicines for millions of working-age Americans. (Read more about DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS)

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CELEBREX HEART DANGER Stories

CELEBREX HEART DANGER

THERE IS A WARNING TONIGHT CONCERNING THE POPULAR PAIN KILLING DRUG CELEBREX.
PFIZER, THE COMPANY THAT MAKES CELEBREX, HAS ANNOUNCED A GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED CANCER-PREVENTION TRIAL OF CELEBREX WAS HALTED AFTER PATIENTS TAKING IT HAD MORE THAN TWICE AS MANY HEART ATTACKS AS PATIENTS TAKING A DUMMY PLACEBO PILL.
(TALENT) HAS THIS IMPORTANT STORY (Read more about CELEBREX HEART DANGER)

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VISUALLY IMPAIRED FIND MEDICINE LABELS TOO SMALL TO READ Stories

VISUALLY IMPAIRED FIND MEDICINE LABELS TOO SMALL TO READ

74 year old Teresa Olender struggles to keep track of all of her medications.
“One is for the heart, one is for blood pressure, one is a water pill and the other one is for cholesterol,” says Teresa. Teresa’s problem is that she has poor eyesight, making it hard for her to the read the labels on her medicines. (Read more about VISUALLY IMPAIRED FIND MEDICINE LABELS TOO SMALL TO READ)

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M.S. AND ALZHEIMER’S DRUG Stories

M.S. AND ALZHEIMER’S DRUG

Taking a drug used for Alzheimer’s disease may help deal with the memory loss experienced by people with multiple sclerosis, according to a study published in the medical journal Neurology.
The finding could help the large percentage, nearly fifty percent of MS patients, who suffer from cognitive problems. (Read more about M.S. AND ALZHEIMER’S DRUG)

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Breast Reduction League City, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-861-9317

When you're a man and you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? Maybe there are a few problematic areas. If you're thinking that your breasts look too large, you may be too embarrassed to do anything about it. But millions of men across the country have the same problem you do. If you are in need of breast reduction, look to Premier Plastic Surgery Group in League City, Texas for surgeons who can help you.

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LAP BAND Surgery Sugar Land, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-697-4627

You've consulted doctors, tried pills and risky untested substances, in the hope that they may help you shed a few pounds. But nothing works. Don't give up about losing weight. There is an alternative: the doctors at US Imaging, Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas, can help you. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon have been helping patients with weight loss issues for years, and are highly experienced in lap band surgery.

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Breast Reduction Baytown, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-861-9317

Too often, large breasts are not associated with the discomforts and health risks that they can bring. Not only can large breasts bring about back and neck pain and skin irritation, they can also cause skeletal deformities and make normal, everyday tasks very difficult. Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and his team at Premier Plastic Surgery Group near Baytown, Texas offer breast reduction surgery which will help ease your discomforts, minimize your long term health risks, and assist you in redefining the shape of your body.

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LAP BAND Surgery Baytown, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-697-4627

Do you find it difficult to loose the weight needed for your health? Every day people like you struggle though diet after diet trying to rid themselves of obesity. But in today's world of overly-processed and unhealthy food it can seem impossible. If you feel like you need assistance and guidance to loose the unhealthy pounds Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and the team at US Imaging Inc. is there to help. LAP BAND Surgery has helped countless people around the world attain health and happiness.

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LAP BAND Surgery League City, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-697-4627

Weight loss surgery can sound scary, but the surgeons at US Imaging, Inc. in League City, Texas, can set your mind at rest with another alternative: Lap Band Surgery. These surgeons have provided affordable, skillful and consistent results in weight loss surgery to patients for years. They can help you with the struggles you have with losing weight.

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Laser Spine Surgery Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-834-5028

When the pain in your back is driving you insane, keeping you from sleeping, making you hesitate to pick up your children or grandchildren, you know that surgery may be the best option. At US Imaging, Inc. in Houston, Texas, laser spine surgery can help you get back to the life you used to have.

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Gastric Band Downtown Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-697-4627

Do you feel trapped in your body? Have you tried method after method trying to loose weight? Those living at the mercy of obesity know how difficult it can be to cut the pounds on their own. You don't have to be physically and emotionally trapped by your weight any longer. At Us Imaging Inc. they know the struggle of weight loss very well. They've helped hundreds of people over the years cut the pounds and regain their health through surgically assisted weight loss procedures like the gastric band. If you're in Downtown Houston, Texas reinforcements in the battle against obesity are just a phone call away.

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Laser Back Pain Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-834-5028

Back surgery results are only effective statistically for two years. Imagine everything that you have to go through when you have major surgery. There is the fear of the unknown actual surgery and time away from family, friends and work. Laser Back Pain surgery focuses on where the problematic vertebrae are. In Houston, Texas, Dr. Reginald C. Buford and his professional team at US Imaging will guide you through the process of laser surgery and see that you get the results you deserve.

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Gynecomastia Beaumont, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-861-9317

Gynecomastia generally does not pose health risks to men but it can be very embarrassing aesthetically and can lead to psychological problems and issues with self-esteem. If you suffer from Gynecomastia and are looking to redefine the shape of your body into a more masculine appearance, look no further than Premier Plastic Surgery Group near Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Reginald Buford, MD leads an experienced team of certified professionals who will work together and will be sensitive to your every need and give you the results that you should expect from them. Dr. Buford not only has the education and experience of a medical expert, but also the vision of an artist, so scarring will be kept to a minimum and your chest area will look normal.

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Laparoscopy Downtown Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-697-4627

Are you stuck in the fight against obesity? Loosing weight can be much tougher then it seems. It's difficult to know what can really help you loose weight. Have you struggled to loose weight on your own? For those who are overwhelmed and looking for help, Laparoscopy has helped millions escape obesity and regain their health. Dr. Reginald C. Buford and the team at US Imaging Inc. have helped hundreds get the boost they need to regain their health and well being. Your first step in ending the battle against obesity is only a phone call away.

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Gastric Banding Downtown Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-697-4627

Has weight loss proved too difficult to handle alone? For those stuck in the up and down battle with obesity, becoming healthy again can seem impossible. No longer do you have to be in the fight for your health and well-being by your self. Gastric banding procedures have given countless people around the world the boost that they need to get rid of obesity. Don't waste another day preoccupied on how you're going to cut the pounds. US Imaging Inc. is here to help.

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Gynecomastia Baytown, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-861-9317

You have a rather embarrassing problem - in fact, you've had it for years, but you've been reluctant to do anything about it. You've heard about surgeons performing male breast reduction, and thought to yourself, I need that for myself. But how can you find an affordable surgeon? How would you start? At Premier Plastic Surgery Group for plastic and reconstructive surgery in Baytown, Texas, there are surgeons who are experienced in dealing with this problem. Their surgeons specialize in gynecomastia.

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LAP BAND Surgery Missouri City, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-697-4627

Quite often, certain individuals that suffer from severe obesity are unable to lose their dangerous weight through diet and exercise programs because of their body's sluggish metabolism. If you live in or around Missouri City, Texas, and need help with dangerous weight, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and his team of certified experts at US Imaging have years of experience in performing weight loss procedures, like LAP BAND Surgery, proven to effectively reduce your body's weight while helping to eliminate dangerous health concerns like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and the development of Type-2 Diabetes.

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Laser Spinal Surgery Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-834-5028

It can feel like there is no escape when the terrible pain in your back has turned all the little pleasures in life into nightmares. You%u2019ve thought about surgery, but the possible complications make you nervous. Laser spinal surgery at US Imaging, Inc. in Houston, Texas is the answer.

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Gynecomastia League City, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-861-9317

Breast reduction is only for women, isn't it? Perhaps, as a male you have thought that you could undergo the procedure yourself. Don't be ashamed about it: Male breast enlargement, or gynecomastia, is a condition that men of all ages are prone to, from adolescents to older men. If you are ready to find medical help for gynecomastia, Premier Plastic Surgery Group of League City, Texas has help to offer you.

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LAP BAND Downtown Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-697-4627

It's tougher to loose weight that people think. In a culture that is both preoccupied with being thin and popularizes fast, unhealthy food it's no wonder millions of Americans struggle with obesity. Do you feel like you need assistance to loose weight? You're not alone, countless people around the world have turned to surgically assisted weight loss procedures like LAP BAND to help them cut the pounds and get back their health. Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and the team at US Imaging Inc. are ready to help those in Downtown Houston, Texas gain the pride back in their bodies again.

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Laser Back Surgery Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-834-5028

There is another option besides getting an incision in your back to treat your back pain successfully. Laser back surgery is an option offered by Dr. Reginald C. Buford at US Imaging in Houston, Texas.

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