Thomas Kirkpatrick Jr., city crime commission chief, dies
In the mid-1970s, Mr. Kirkpatrick was director of the Illinois Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, where he supported the establishment of substance abuse treatment programs as alternatives to incarceration for people involved in drug-related … Read more on Chicago Tribune

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Tallulah Willis Leaves Treatment Facility
Last July 23, the 20-year old celebrity is said to have submitted herself to the treatment center where she had to get help for alcohol problems and drug abuse. This decision was previously reported to be sanctioned by Demi Moore and Bruce Willis … Read more on Chinatopix

North Penn Life Community Datebook: Week of Aug. 31
… • What's happening at the Lansdale Public Library, 301 Vine St., Lansdale. Information: 215-855-3228; [email protected]; or visit www.lansdalelibrary.org. The library is open: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to … Read more on Montgomery Newspapers

Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Alcohol accelerates hepatic fibrosis in mono- and co-infected patients with HCV infection. A prospective, case–control study published in 1999, of chronic viral hepatitis, alcoholism and the development of chronic liver disease at Harlem Hospital … Read more on Medscape

Botanical Research Center looks for science behind Louisiana folk medicine
Cefalu explains that about a third of modern medication had its genesis in plants. For example, the most popular diabetes treatment is derived from French Lilac. Cefalu hopes the center can lay the foundation for a new treatment that is both … Read more on WBXH

California faces .7 billion decision regarding hepatitis C drug
In Louisiana, for example, providing the hepatitis C treatment to those on Medicaid who will likely benefit from the drug will cost each resident an estimated $ 294. This works out to be a substantial Medicaid tax increase for only a single drug. Other … Read more on Daily Digest

Gary Calligas: What is not covered by Medicare?
If you need certain services, treatments or supplies not covered by Medicare, you will have to pay for them privately or use supplemental health insurance (such as Medicaid, employer-based health care coverage, Medigap or Medicare supplemental … Read more on Shreveport Times

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Question by Camilla the First: Anybody heard of “saline injections” for the treatment of really bad shoulder pain, or is acupuncture the
only solution, tried the steroid injections but doctor won’t give more as they tend to weaken the bones. Do you get such a thing as a shoulder replacement ? Not kidding my shoulders ache all day and worse in the morning. Fell down stairs caused it.

Best answer:

Answer by Rick T
http://www.steadyhealth.com/Taking_Saline_Injections_at_Home__t96691.html

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http://www.acupuncturespecialist.org/

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Codeine Withdrawal and Codeine Detox

Insurance companies should not meddle in patients' treatment
Without treatment for the severe, debilitating pain, Mark simply could not function. As a 60-year-old man living by himself, Mark has been completely self-reliant. He has no one in his household to help him deal with the pain, so pain management has … Read more on MiamiHerald.com

Hudson preteen to begin controversial cancer treatment
In late March, the Food and Drug Administration granted Lowe a compassion exemption, which will allow her to begin antineoplaston (ANP) treatment, an alternative medicine that controversial Texas doctor Stanislaw Burzynski has been using to treat … Read more on NewHampshire.com

Medicare Eases Restrictions On Pricey Hepatitis C Treatment
Federal Medicare officials are embracing medical guidelines for the treatment of hepatitis C that could result in tens of thousands of older Americans getting access to expensive new drugs that can cure the deadly infection. This policy change would … Read more on NPR (blog)

Mercy Addiction Recovery Center expands services
More help is on the way for people battling addiction in Springfield. The Mercy Addiction Recovery Center is expanding its services to provide more convenient care for clients who work during the day. The center is now offering an evening Intensive … Read more on Springfield News-Leader

Hepatitis C spiking on Cape
About 15 to 20 Cape Cod Healthcare patients have been prescribed Sovaldi, the new hepatitis C drug that comes with fewer side effects but a hefty price tag, said Valerie Al-Hachem, manager of the health care organization's infectious disease clinical … Read more on Capecodonline

States Battle Asthma as Numbers Grow
“Missouri is doing the most innovative policy interventions on asthma at this time,” said Charlotte Collins, senior vice president for policy and programs at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “There is lots of buzz inside the … Read more on Gant Daily

Sovaldi: Who's to Blame for the 00 a Day Cure?
based Gilead Sciences was developing its hepatitis C treatment, Sovaldi, the medical community was wowed by the 90% cure rate the drug racked up in clinical trials. …. statement to K@W that the company has established “one of the most comprehensive … Read more on Knowledge@Wharton

Substance abuse prevention program heading to Rockaway
The Rockaway Borough Municipal Alliance Committee and the Morris County Prevention is Key, Community Trials Intervention program will host the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey's "15 Minute Child Break" program on Wednesday, May 21 from 7 … Read more on NJ.com

New hepatitis C drugs must be affordable worldwide, say campaigners
The recent breakthrough in treatment is, therefore, really good news. Drugs called direct-acting antivirals are going through the approvals process after excellent trials results. The leader of the pack is Gilead's sofosbuvir, licensed in Europe in … Read more on The Guardian

How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage
Provisions of the health care law — better known as "Obamacare," but officially the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — have been gradually implemented since the legislation's passage in 2008. Some of the major provisions finally take effect in 2014—for … Read more on Huffington Post

Health organisations demand affordable access to oral HCV drugs; oppose …
With the availability of oral drugs promising to simplify and improve hepatitis C (HCV) treatment in India, the Delhi Network of Positive People (DNP+) wants the ministry of health to start rolling out treatment with the same, for the millions of … Read more on pharmabiz.com

Indian Health Ministry urged to begin providing Hep C treatment now, oppose …
Indian Health Ministry urged to begin providing Hep C treatment now, oppose patent on new Hepatits C drug and demand affordable access. Posted by REPOST on March 21, 2014 Add comments. Mar 212014. Photo: MSF. [Médecins Sans Frontières, Link] … Read more on International IP and the Public Interest