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Startup wants to bring back Vioxx for hemophilia joint pain

Brad Sippy, chief executive officer of Tremeau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., stands for a portrait, in Cambridge, Mass. Tremeau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is…

November 25, 2017

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Self-harm, suicide attempts climb among U.S. girls, study says

du1-i-syn It’s unclear why, but some mental health experts think cyberbullying, substance abuse and economic stress from the recent recession…

November 22, 2017

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Nearly half of U.S. cancer deaths blamed on unhealthy behavior

Cigarette smoking, over-eating and other unhealthy behaviors can be blamed for nearly half of U.S. cancer deaths each year, according…

November 21, 2017

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Absolute Physical Therapy now offering orthotics

The course covered gait mechanics, abnormalities and pathologies of the foot and ankle, evaluation techniques, footwear, orthotics, video gait analysis,…

November 20, 2017

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How we got the story about monkeypox

A journey deep into the Congo rain forest

November 20, 2017

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FDA warns of injury, death with herbal supplement kratom

Federal health authorities are warning about reports of injury, addiction and death with the herbal supplement that kratom has been…

November 19, 2017

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Region affected by yellow fever vaccine shortage

San Juan Basin Health will not receive yellow fever vaccine until mid-2018

November 19, 2017

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San Juan Regional Medical Center named among ‘best hospitals’

The hospital and its emergency medical services department have received Mission: Lifeline Gold Awards during the last two years, which…

November 19, 2017

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Heart Safe to offer first-aid, CPR classes

Associated Press file A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be…

November 18, 2017

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Durango psychiatric nurse recognized for work

Of more than 200,000 U.S. nurse practitioners, about 9,000 are board certified in psychiatric mental health. McCusker treats patients in…

November 17, 2017

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Study suggests women less likely to get CPR from bystanders

Mannequins are arranged to train CPR to incoming medical students in Jackson, Miss. A study shows women are less likely…

November 15, 2017

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Half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines

A patient has her blood pressure checked by a registered nurse in Plainfield, Vt. New medical guidelines lower the threshold…

November 14, 2017

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Mercy earns ‘A’ grade for patient safety

Mercy Medical Regional Centerdu1-i-syn Mercy has had 11 consecutive “A” grades for patient safety since 2012. For more information, visit…

November 13, 2017

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Kids Rock to offer breastfeeding workshop

Associated Press file The workshop will be taught by Joy Frazer.

November 12, 2017

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Durango, Cortez to host Medicare, Medicaid workshop

du1-i-syn 9 a.m.-noon at Montezuma County Emergency Operations Center, 103 N. Chestnut St., Cortez.2-5 p.m. at the La Plata County…

November 11, 2017

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Is it an emergency? Insurer makes patients question ER visit

Wrong decision, according to her health insurer. Wrenne was diagnosed with a ruptured ovarian cyst, but Anthem said that wasn’t…

November 9, 2017

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Boy with rare disease gets brand new skin with gene therapy

Two years later, the doctors report the boy is doing so well that he doesn’t need any medication, is back…

November 8, 2017

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Drugstore pain pills as effective as opioids in ER patients

Tablets of ibuprofen in New York. A study released on Tuesday found that over-the-counter pills worked as well as opioids…

November 7, 2017

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Herbalist to teach about medicinal mushrooms

King Bolete (Boletus edulis) mushrooms at Coal Bank Pass.Durango Herald file Herbalist and microbiologist Anna Marija Helt will teach about…

November 4, 2017

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Concerned about inflammation? These foods may help

Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post/file<br><br>For fish, salmon takes top honors for inflammation-busting omega-3 fats, but sardines, mackerel, anchovies and…

November 2, 2017