Articles filed under Health
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Express Scripts turns to AbbVie in huge hepatitis C dealDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - The nation's largest pharmacy benefits manager is throwing its weight into a fight over the high cost of treating hepatitis C, saying it will cover a drug from AbbVie wh...
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Emergency Nurses Association names directorDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - DES PLAINES - The Emergency Nurses Association has named Linda L. Morris, Ph.D., APN, CCNS, FCCM, as Director of ENA's Institute of Emergency Nursing Education. Morris ...
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3 tips to help use remaining health account fundsDec 21, 2014 6:21 am - Sunscreen may not top many shopping lists this time of year, but stocking up now can keep you from wasting money. December is the final month for many people with emplo...
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12 less-fattening holiday party food, drink choicesDec 21, 2014 6:12 am - The coming weeks will be packed with parties, treats and indulgent annual traditions. Instead of mindlessly diving in and ignoring the repercussions until Jan. 1, keep y...
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How to avoid packing on holiday poundsDec 21, 2014 6:00 am - It's that time of year again when everywhere we turn we're offered creamy eggnog, savory charcuterie and sweet, melt-in-your-mouth apple pie with whipped cream. Sounds a...
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Gift Guide: 5 fitness trackers offer wide rangeDec 20, 2014 6:00 am - NEW YORK — There are several fitness trackers to choose from, varying in what they measure and how easy they are to use. Here are five, ranked from budget to sophisticat...
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Flu worries prompt more Indiana hospitals limitsDec 20, 2014 12:01 am - FORT WAYNE, Ind. - More Indiana hospitals are being advised to put temporary visitor restrictions in place to try to protect patients and staff from the flu virus. The F...
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FDA approves AbbVie combo hepatitis C treatmentDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - TRENTON, N.J. - Patients with chronic hepatitis C have a new option for treating the liver-damaging virus, with the approval of a combination treatment developed by AbbV...
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Laptop with 2,800 Northwestern Memorial patients' records stolenDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - Northwestern Memorial Healthcare issued a notice Friday about a possible security breach after a laptop with the records of approximately 2,800 patients was stolen. In a...
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Edward Hospital's nurses awarded top 'magnet' statusDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - The 1,200 nurses at Edward Hospital in Naperville did some celebrating Friday after learning their hospital received magnet status for the third time from the American N...