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Medicare Part D Update

Feb 12, 2007 at 02:43 pm by steve

Embarking on its second year, the Medicare Part D prescription benefit is taking the lessons learned from the first 12 months and building upon its success. "The first year.... Read More

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UAB Study Holds Promise for Parkinson's Disease Patients

Feb 12, 2007 at 02:42 pm by steve

A new drug under trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) promises to be effective in reducing tremors, muscle rigidity and other debilitating symptoms that mark.... Read More

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G-spot Amplification Hottest Trend in Boutique Cosmetics

Feb 12, 2007 at 02:40 pm by steve

Though it's unclear which came first, life mimicking television or vice versa, a recent "Nip/Tuck" episode on Grafenberg Spot (G-spot) enhancements is one example of the ever-.... Read More

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Health Crisis Looms as Shortage of Geriatricians Grows

Feb 12, 2007 at 02:38 pm by steve

Every year, about 300 doctors begin their careers specializing in geriatrics in the United States. By every account, it's nowhere close to enough. By 2030, the American Ge.... Read More

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Local Physicians Discover that Intervertebral Differential Dynamics Can Help Avoid Surgery

Feb 12, 2007 at 02:37 pm by steve

Two Birmingham-area physicians say a relatively new, noninvasive therapy for lower back pain has surpassed their expectations and is allowing many patients to avoid surgery an.... Read More