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Moxifloxacin more favorable than amoxicillin/clavulanate for COPD exacerbations

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects a large number of subjects worldwide and is characterised by a progressively rising epidemiological, clinical and socio-economic impact. The objectives of treatment are to decrease the burden of the disease through relief of symptoms, improvement of exercise tolerance, and prevention and treatment of exacerbations.

21 Jan 2010

MaMayo Clinic experts available to discuss health issues and concerns related to Olympic Games

Mayo Clinic's medical experts are sources of in-depth expertise and commentary about health issues and background related to the Olympic Games and Olympians. Below is a sampling of Mayo Clinic experts available to discuss numerous topics related to the Olympic Games, including concussions, performance enhancing drugs, sports psychology, joint injuries, etc. Mayo has satellite capability for broadcast requests.

21 Jan 2010

Engaging in incentive-based wellness program is associated with lower healthcare costs

According to a study published in the January/February issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion, a peer-reviewed journal devoted to health promotion, health plan members who participated in fitness-related activities within an incentive-based health insurance wellness program had significantly lower healthcare costs.

21 Jan 2010

PHS offers interactive exercise program for school children to combat childhood obesity

ProMedica Health System (PHS) is offering high school students an opportunity to create a children's exercise program for a chance to win $5,000 for college.

21 Jan 2010

6th Annual Diabetes Conference to feature ocular drug delivery in diabetic retinopathy

pSivida Corp., a leader in the development of tiny, sustained-release drug delivery technologies, with two of the only three ophthalmic sustained-release delivery products approved by the FDA for treatment of back of the eye diseases, announced that its chief executive officer, Dr. Paul Ashton, will discuss ocular drug delivery in diabetic retinopathy during a presentation at the 6th Annual Diabetes Conference in London, on Friday, January 22.

21 Jan 2010

Loud music can increase risk for hearing loss

Listening to an iPod while working out feels like second nature to many people, but University of Alberta researcher Bill Hodgetts says we need to consider the volume levels in our earphones while working up a sweat.

21 Jan 2010

InterMune prices public offering of newly issued common stock

InterMune, Inc. today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 7,000,000 shares of newly issued common stock at a price to the public of $14.10 per share.

21 Jan 2010

Blue Shield of California to offer Healthways' SilverSneakers Fitness Program to Medicare beneficiaries

Blue Shield of California announced today that it will expand its contract with Healthways, Inc. to offer the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program to Blue Shield Medicare Advantage members in San Bernardino County.

21 Jan 2010

New survey: Nurses should have more influence on health care services, say opinion leaders

From reducing medical errors, to increasing the quality of care, to promoting wellness, to improving efficiency and reducing costs, a new survey finds that an overwhelming majority of opinion leaders say nurses should have more influence.

21 Jan 2010

One-legged cycling can improve overall fitness in COPD patients

People with chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often find themselves in a downward spiral when it comes to their health. COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, means that the elasticity of the lungs is destroyed.

21 Jan 2010

Physician attributes sudden death in young athletes to inherited heart diseases

The sporting world lost two young athletes this month to sudden cardiac death. Preliminary autopsy reports indicate that Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams, 26, and Southern Indiana center Jeron Lewis, 21, both had enlarged hearts at the time of their death.

20 Jan 2010

Aetna announces new fitness and nutrition program for employers nationwide

Aetna today announced a new team-based fitness and nutrition program for employers nationwide that uses online social networking to encourage people of all health and fitness levels to work together with their colleagues to achieve their optimal health.

20 Jan 2010

Most Americans knowledgeable about heart health, but do not exercise or maintain a healthy diet

A new survey of American adults revealed that while most feel knowledgeable when it comes to heart health, many do not put their knowledge into practice. In fact, 81 percent of respondents reported feeling well-informed about ways to maintain heart health and almost nine out of 10 knew they could help reduce the risk of heart disease by exercising and maintaining a healthy diet.

20 Jan 2010

Sitting in reclined position may help alleviate back pain

Here's some news that 80 percent of the U.S. population should take sitting down. According to a nationwide survey, a majority (68 percent) of primary care physicians say they are likely to recommend that a patient sit in a reclined position to help alleviate back pain – a suggestion that should come as welcome news to the 8 out of every 10 Americans who will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.

20 Jan 2010

Taking opioids long term could hold small risk of addition

Coping with chronic non-cancer pain is a way of life for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, many older adults, in particular, hesitate to take opioids — a kind of narcotic — for fear of addiction. However, a new review finds that taking opioids long term is associated with clinically significant pain relief in some patients with a very small risk of addition.

20 Jan 2010

Weight Watchers International files complaint against Jenny Craig

Weight Watchers International, Inc., the global leader in weight-management services, today announced it has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York for injunctive relief and damages against Jenny Craig, Inc. ("Jenny Craig").

20 Jan 2010

Patients Medical offers prevention tips for patients during heart health month

Patients Medical, a leading integrative medical center in New York, offers prevention tips for patients during heart health month. William Lee, MD, PhD, FACC, a Metabolic Cardiologist and Director of Cardiology at Patients Medical, has a unique approach to medicine which incorporates both traditional and alternative practices to provide patients complete care. He believes good health starts with good heart health.

20 Jan 2010

Exercise can aid in smoking cessation; improve physical fitness in women smokers

It's been 18 excruciating hours since you last had one. You're irritable, stressed out, and the cravings are intense. There is only one thing you can think about firing up - and it isn't your treadmill. But that's exactly what University of Western Ontario researchers have been hard at work trying to convince smokers to do.

20 Jan 2010

UB researchers show controlled individualized exercise training program relieves PCS

University at Buffalo researchers are the first to show that a controlled individualized exercise training program can bring athletes and others suffering with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) back to the playing field or to their daily activities.

20 Jan 2010

Reliv International offers fundamental tips to prevent heart disease

This February, in honor of American Heart Month, Reliv International, a nutrition and direct selling company, is encouraging local residents to be proactive about their heart health. The proper approach, Reliv says, should include more than just avoiding certain activities and foods.

20 Jan 2010

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Moxifloxacin more favorable than amoxicillin/clavulanate for COPD exacerbations

MaMayo Clinic experts available to discuss health issues and concerns related to Olympic Games

Engaging in incentive-based wellness program is associated with lower healthcare costs

PHS offers interactive exercise program for school children to combat childhood obesity

6th Annual Diabetes Conference to feature ocular drug delivery in diabetic retinopathy

Loud music can increase risk for hearing loss

InterMune prices public offering of newly issued common stock

Blue Shield of California to offer Healthways' SilverSneakers Fitness Program to Medicare beneficiaries

New survey: Nurses should have more influence on health care services, say opinion leaders

One-legged cycling can improve overall fitness in COPD patients

Physician attributes sudden death in young athletes to inherited heart diseases

Aetna announces new fitness and nutrition program for employers nationwide

Most Americans knowledgeable about heart health, but do not exercise or maintain a healthy diet

Sitting in reclined position may help alleviate back pain

Taking opioids long term could hold small risk of addition

Weight Watchers International files complaint against Jenny Craig

Patients Medical offers prevention tips for patients during heart health month

Exercise can aid in smoking cessation; improve physical fitness in women smokers

UB researchers show controlled individualized exercise training program relieves PCS

Reliv International offers fundamental tips to prevent heart disease

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