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Asthma drugs: What every parent should know
philly.com — “My last blog was about Stefon, a teenager who did not really understand when he was in trouble with his asthma or how asthma medicines could help him. This blog is about those medications - and how to use them.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 12:10 pm By:
Michael Blaiss, MD Doctor, Allergist, and Physician
Asthma drugs: What every parent should know http://t.co/606u2wdQ
How do controversial revisions in psychiatry's guidebook make you feel?
philly.com — “When upward of 10,000 members of the American Psychiatric Association meet here this weekend, they'll be met by protesters - there are always protesters - and tough questions about where their profession is headed and how it will define normalcy for the rest of us.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 12:20 pm By:
elaine schattner Oncologist, Hematologist, Physician, Doctor, and Internist
10K shrinks,1 city,new guidelines.@KentBottles: How do controversial revisions in psychiatry's guidebook make you feel? http://t.co/lHbHk4VD
11 charged in $80M drug heists
philly.com — “MIAMI - A Florida-based crime ring that stole at least $80 million worth of prescription drugs, including one of the nation's biggest heists in Connecticut in 2010, has been broken up following a three-year undercover FBI probe, federal authorities said Thursday.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 7:47 am By:
Drugs and Devices OW OW Health
11 charged in $80M drug heists - Philadelphia Inquirer: ABC News11 charged in $80M drug heistsPhiladelphia... http://t.co/Z6USo2Wr #drug
ACE inhibitor blood-pressure drugs can have a severe side effect
philly.com — “The blood-pressure-lowering drugs known as ACE inhibitors are a mainstay of treatment for many diseases. But with growing use of these heart-helping medications, more and more patients are winding up in emergency rooms with a rare side effect that most have not been warned about: swelling around the face and neck.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on May 1, 2012 at 12:47 pm By:
Mary Sue McAslan PharmD, Doctor, and Pharmacist
ACE inhibitor blood-pressure drugs can have a severe side effect http://t.co/u3VAH4JE
The Evolution of Allergies
philly.com — “A new paper explains why evolution left us so vulnerable to the miserable symptoms of allergies.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2012 at 1:49 pm By:
Michael Blaiss, MD Doctor, Allergist, and Physician
The Evolution of Allergies http://t.co/afLvJthg
Apptitude: Smartphone allergy sniffers
philly.com — “Allergy and asthma sufferers are often on the lookout for the triggers that may turn a good day into a bad one. Here are some smartphone apps for early warnings on airborne and food allergens, and for tracking symptoms.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 11:49 pm By:
Michael Blaiss, MD Doctor, Allergist, and Physician
Apptitude: Smartphone allergy sniffers http://t.co/dps6pLIS
Mid-day lunch stroll set for Wednesday highlights efforts to improve health
philly.com — “More than 10,000 people around the region will take a fitness-inducing midday stroll Wednesday to mark National Walk @ Lunch Day. Half of them will be walking laps around Rittenhouse Square.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 10:28 am By:
Kent Bottles, MD Doctor, Pathologist, and Physician
via @phillydotcom Mid-day lunch stroll set for Wednesday highlights efforts to improve health http://t.co/kNN0lcu4
Surgery for migraines: Help or hokum?
philly.com — “A dozen years ago, a patient told plastic surgeon Bahman Guyuron that her forehead lift also ended her migraine headaches, something that decades of drugs and lifestyle changes had failed to do.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2012 at 6:47 pm By:
Ryan Madanick, MD Internist, Gastroenterologist, Physician, and Doctor
RT @PhillyInquirer: Front Page: Surgery for migraines: A big help or hokum? http://t.co/p8lysfNo
Birth control pills may carry higher blood clot risk
philly.com — “Products such as Yaz or Yasmin, containing drospirenone, will get new labels, agency says” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2012 at 6:45 pm By:
NorthShoreLIJ Health Healthcare System
Birth control pills may carry higher blood clot risk http://t.co/4omET4KU
Dentists Play Key Role in Detecting Oral Cancer
philly.com — “Ask for screening as part of your general checkup, experts say” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on April 8, 2012 at 12:56 am By:
Noushin Hart MD Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor
via @phillydotcom Dentists Play Key Role in Detecting Oral Cancer http://t.co/HhmzlyJ9
Healthy Kids Minute: UV sunglasses
philly.com — “Ultraviolet light is the portion of the sun's radiation that we cannot see. It can damage your eyes and lead to problems later. It's very importatnt that children's eyes be protected with UV-blocking glasses.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2012 at 3:37 pm By:
Timely advice from Wills' pediatrics Dr. Gunton on protecting kids eyes from sun's UV rays. http://t.co/ShSICEqd
When the GI bug is bugging your child
philly.com — “In the past few months, pediatricians' and family practitioners' offices, and ERs in our area have been inundated with visits related to stomach flu or viruses. Here is what to look for and what to do if you suspect your child has the dreaded GI bug.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 12:44 pm By:
Main Line Health Healthcare System
On @phillydotcom, Dr. Hazel Guinto-Ocampo of Bryn Mawr Hospital talks what to do when the GI bug is bugging your child: http://t.co/tzh7AC5n
Spring is sprouting with the tenderest produce of the year: Pea shoots, garlic shoots, and more
philly.com — “This is the season of shoots, sprouts, and all manner of greens and lettuces. Small clumps of asparagus are just poking up through the soil. Rhubarb leaves and tender stalks have also emerged. Many gardens and nearby farms have an abundance of hearty greens to herald spring. My true harbinger of spring? Peas. Since I've just planted peas outside, I won't be eating them from the garden until May. But what I am eating (and have been for weeks now) are pea shoots. These delicate-looking tendrils of” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 3:53 am By:
Amir Abdullah Al-Bey Health Blog
Spring is sprouting with the tenderest produce of the year: Pea shoots, garlic ... http://t.co/FoC5UkZJ
Personal Health: News and Notes
philly.com — “Restaurant and movie reviews, plus music, nightlife, style, television, celebrity gossip, arts, dance and theater coverage and more from Philly.com.” View full resource at philly.com
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 1:16 pm By:
Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician
Personal Health: News and Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer http://t.co/icHmoTmq #health
Personal Health: News and Notes
philly.com — “Restaurant and movie reviews, plus music, nightlife, style, television, celebrity gossip, arts, dance and theater coverage and more from Philly.com.” View full resource at philly.com
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Personal Health: News and Notes: Scientists have found a clue that one day may help doctors determine if a heart... http://t.co/zehNguHn
