food and drug administration

Spectrum Health Study Shows Surgery May Be Effective Treatment Option for

Spectrum Health Study Shows Surgery May Be Effective Treatment Option For
“Traditionally, there has been a tendency to exclude older patients from surgery for fear of increased risk of medical or surgical complications,” said Spectrum Health Medical Group neurosurgeon Sanjay Patra, MD, lead author of the study. “This study… Continue reading

Natural Remedies for Brain Damage After Drug Abuse?

Question by Liza Shevchuk: Natural Remedies For Brain Damage After Drug Abuse?
My older brother has done many drugs from about 16-21. Its been a year since his last use, and he’s been having some serious problems. He has high anxiety and he’s been having frequent episodes of “weird” (as… Continue reading

How Much Do You Know When It Comes to Prescription Drug Abuse?

How much do you know when it comes to prescription drug abuse?
West High School student Blaine Coyle asks Webster Bailey of Cornerstone of Recovery about prescription drug abuse during National Drug Facts Week. National …


 

Lawmakers to discuss banning sale of e-cigarettes to minors
On Tuesday, the attorneys… Continue reading

Son's Heroin Death Prompts Dad to Seek HIPAA Rule Change

Son's heroin death prompts dad to seek HIPAA rule change
Wolfe learned of his son's Percocet addiction two months later. It wasn't until Justin hit rock bottom that summer that he agreed to enter a five-week outpatient rehab. Gregg Wolfe contacted the facility about his son's condition, but privacy rules… Continue reading

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug Fails in Phase 3

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug Fails in Phase 3
It has been designated orphan drug status in Europe, the United States, and Japan and in June 2013 was granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the US Food and Drug Administration. In this phase 3, double-blind trial, called DMD114044, 186 boys … Read more… Continue reading

'Kids Day' Focus Is Fun and Safety

'Kids Day' focus is fun and safety
Spinal Health and Rehab, Helgemo and Liou Pediatrics, Maggorie Family Eye Care, and Whitesides Orthodontics will offer free medical, dental and vision screenings. Demonstrations and hands-on activities from the Charlotte County Sheriff's K9 unit … Read more on Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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