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Acupuncture helped allergies -- a little, study says
Acupuncture gave some relief to people suffering from seasonal allergies, but the improvements didn’t last much beyond treatment, researchers said. The researchers, from several institutions in the United States and Germany, studied seasonal...
Tags: Internists, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Germany, Chemical Industry, Acupuncture
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Traces of melamine from dinnerware can seep into food, study says
Serving hot food on melamine tableware could increase your exposure to melamine, a study released Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine suggests. Melamine, an industrial chemical used in everyday items such as cooking utensils, plates,...
Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Health Organizations, Medical Procedures and Tests, Consumers, Internists
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Just say don't: Doctors question routine tests and treatments
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Now there are 135. That's how many medical tests, treatments and other procedures - many used for decades - physicians have now identified as almost always unnecessary and often harmful, and which doctors and patients should...Tags: Swimmer's Ear, Employment Opportunities, General Practitioners, Internists, Medical Specialization
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Avera doctor receives certification
Mohammad Alsumrain is now certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary disease. Alsumrain, a doctor at Avera Medical Group Pulmonology Aberdeen, is also board-certified in internal medicine. Alsumrain earned his medical degree...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Hospitals and Clinics, Abdullah II of Jordan, Internists, Medical Specialization
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End the 'doc fix' charade, once and for all
Doctors are breathing a collective sigh of relief because we again escaped a cut in Medicare payments. But this whole recurrent charade underscores, once again, the unresolved issue of how to pay doctors. The fiscal cliff rescue included the usual "doc...
Tags: Medicare, Fiscal Cliff, General Practitioners, Internists, Johns Hopkins University
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Centra chooses new location for internal medicine practice
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefCentra has selected a new location for an expanded internal medicine practice in Lynchburg. Leaders of the regional health care system have signed a contract to purchase 7.9 acres off Nationwide Drive. A Centra spokesperson says the site offers easy...Tags: Internists, Drugs and Medicines, Medical Specialization, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Health and Medical Professionals
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Intensive care MDs: More white coats, fewer piercings preferred
It's not just your mom who's suspicious of body art: Families of patients in intensive care units said that physicians who don't display piercings or tattoos make a better first impression, according to survey results released Monday in JAMA Internal...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, General Practitioners, Internists, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Research
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Could acupuncture help relieve seasonal allergies?
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Acupuncture may help improve seasonal allergy symptoms in some people with runny noses and watery eyes, according to a new study - but the effect seems to be small. Researchers found 71 percent of people reported an...Tags: Internists, Drugs and Medicines, Medical Specialization, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Rochester Medical Corporation
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Vitamin D supplement labels may be inaccurate
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The amount of vitamin D in some supplements may be either much lower or much higher than what's written on the label, according to a new analysis. Researchers found that off-the-shelf pills from 12 different manufacturers...Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Internists, Medical Specialization, Drugs and Medicines, Health Treatments
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Overcrowded ERs, PTSD signs tied in heart patients
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Being treated for a heart attack in a crowded emergency department may be linked to developing symptoms of a stress disorder, according to a new study. The study does not prove crowded ERs cause stress disorders, but the...Tags: Heart Attack, Hospitals and Clinics, Internists, Nursing, Medical Specialization
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Costs of hip replacement hard to find, vary widely
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many hospitals are hard-pressed to tell people needing a hip replacement how much their procedure is likely to cost, according to a new study. Even when they can cite prices, going rates for the procedure may vary from...Tags: University of Pennsylvania, Hospitals and Clinics, Internists, Washington, DC, Medical Specialization
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A whole lot of luck for South Bend man
South Bend TribuneA lucky streak. Arnie Horowitz, of South Bend, was very lucky around the end of December. On Dec. 26, he won $134,000 in the Hoosier Lottery Cash 5. He picked some birthday dates, 4-6-20-26 and 29. And the numbers fell into place for him. But it doesn&...Tags: Services and Shopping, Lotteries, Internists, Petroleum Industry, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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