Analysis: U.S. mad cow find: lucky break or triumph of science?

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Feds weigh pulling drug licenses for two Florida CVS stores

Reuters – 3 hrs ago ARLINGTON, Va (Reuters) - A federal hearing began on Wednesday on whether to bar two CVS Caremark Corp drugstores in Florida from selling potentially addictive painkillers as part of a government crackdown on prescription pain pills, especially oxycodone.

The CVS drugstores, both in Sanford, ranked 23rd and 37th respectively among the thousands of U.S. pharmacies for distribution of oxycodone, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) district supervisor Gayle Lane told the court.

The DEA has increased its focus on drug wholesalers and pharmacies as it tries to battle what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention call a prescription drug abuse "epidemic." Deaths from narcotic painkillers now top those of heroin and cocaine combined.

A pharmacist at one store told investigators in October 2011 that sometimes the store would run out of oxycodone as soon as 30 minutes after opening at 8 a.m and most days between 10 a.m. and noon, DEA investigator Heather Wehrle testified.

"He stated he could fill oxycodone prescriptions all day long if he had the manpower and the inventory," Wehrle said.

The DEA has alleged that the two stores, about 30 miles south of Orlando, were inappropriately filling prescriptions for oxycodone, which can be highly addictive, and also had suspicious sales of other controlled substances.

The hearing before Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney II is expected to run through the end of next week, with a decision to follow later.

CVS has contended that the high volume of oxycodone and other prescription painkillers from the two stores arose because they were busy pharmacies, being close to Interstate Highway 4, and one store was open 24 hours a day.

The hearing follows a move by the DEA to prevent the two CVS pharmacies in Florida from selling controlled substances and to suspend Cardinal Health Inc's license to distribute controlled substances from its plant in Lakeland, Florida. The companies also are fighting the orders in court.

NOTHING TO GAIN

CVS attorney Catherine O'Neil told Mulrooney the two stores had effective controls in place, such as taking hours to verify prescriptions, and had installed new guidelines in October 2011.

The company also has replaced the chief pharmacists at the stores.

She said employees had no incentive to sell painkillers, adding, "They had nothing to gain and everything to lose if they failed to meet their obligations."

DEA group supervisor Ruth Carter said her checks with Cardinal Health, which supplies oxycodone, had shown that Cardinal had shipped 7.5 million pills to the two CVS stores over 36 months.

Carter said records at the two stores showed that they consistently were filling "prescription cocktails" - a mix of oxycodone and anti-anxiety drugs and muscle relaxers -- with the same diagnosis of lower back, or lumbar, pain.

The DEA has suspended Cardinal Health's license to distribute controlled substances - drugs that are liable to abuse - from its plant in Lakeland, Florida.

Florida has long been considered the center of prescription drug abuse. Susan Langston, the acting DEA manager overseeing the diversion of prescription drugs in Florida, testified that 98 of the top 100 doctors prescribing oxycodone in the United States were in Florida, and more of the painkiller was dispensed in the state than the rest of the country combined.

The DEA this month said it was inspecting six Walgreen Co pharmacies and its distribution center in Florida after the agency noticed a jump in purchases of oxycodone.

(Reporting by Ian Simpson; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)

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Analysis: Still in the frame, the camera defies smartphone onslaught

Reuters – 1 hr 14 mins ago SINGAPORE (Reuters) - While most attention in the gadget world is on the breakneck pace of innovation in mobile phones, tablets and computers, another device has resolutely refused to die: the camera.

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Health care debate: high stakes for those with HIV

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Of food supply risks, mad cow's not high on list

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Add kidneys to list of things that can be recycled

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'Anti-alcoholism' drug cleared for use in France

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EU OKs Novartis drug Signifor for Cushing's disease

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US scientist claims to have found elusive G-spot

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Best Cosmetic Dentists of Toronto

April 25, 2012 by admin

In our hurried lifestyles, we rarely get chance to pay due attention to our oral health and hygiene. Because of this, people often become victim of the various dental problems. These problems become worse with passing time and sometimes lead to the loss of teeth too. To avoid this from happening, people who are suffering from the painful dental issues visit their Family dentists. A family dentist or a general dentist provides a number of restorative dental treatments which even includes highly specialized procedures like root canal to the people suffering from dental ailments.

In the last few, one other branch of the dentistry has started gaining popularity amongst the masses. It’s called Cosmetic dentistry. Despite its popularity, there are only few people who really know what cosmetic dentistry really is.

Unlike a general dentist who deals preventing, diagnosing and treating oral disease, a cosmetic dentist aims at improving the overall aesthetics of your smile through various dental procedures. In other words, we can say that general or family dental practices provide solution of the dental problems which require immediate attention while a cosmetic dentist offers elective treatments or services.

If you live in Toronto or in its neighboring areas and are looking for a dentist who can help in enhancing the look of your mouth by providing solution of your dental problem, then search online. You will discover several cosmetic dentists in Toronto, Westo, Thornhill, Agincourt, Victoria, Unionville, St-Leonard, Streetsville and Don Mills. who specialize in providing all types of cosmetic dental treatments at highly economical prices. Some of the important treatments which cosmetic dentist of Toronto provides are listed below:

Tooth Whitening:- There are two ways by which one can make his/her teeth white and bright. One is through over the counter teeth whitening kits and another by availing the services of a dentist. Tooth whitening via a dentist provides desired results and last longer than treatment provided by the kits.

Invisalign Braces:- These braces are used to rectify the uneven and crooked set of teeth. One of the advantages of the Invisalign Braces is that they can be removed easily.

Dental Implant:- These are the artificial teeth made of titanium metal which is generally placed in the space left by the missing teeth. The complete procedure of this treatment takes place in two different stages.
First stage which is called Dental Implant Surgery involves placing of the implant in the jaw surgically. This process is also called Osseointegration.
The second stage is called Restoration of the Implant. During this stage, the dentist places a crown like object on top of the implant. It takes place after healing period of 3 months.

Cosmetic Dentistry has opened a new way to get the lost glory of your smile and with it your confidence back. So, what are you waiting for, avail the services of a cosmetic dentist and get a stunning smile.

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Fat Burning Foods Diet

April 25, 2012 by admin

Burning fat for some people is like David vs Goliath. It’s a battle against good and evil. The fat on some days comes off without a problem, on others, its stubborn like a child. It doesn’t always have to be like this though. With the age of scientific nutrition, we can analyze which foods are the best help us burn body fat. Here are some that do this very thing.

Milk is one of these fat burning foods. In studies, subjects who consumed milk lost more fat than those who did not. Scientists believe this because insulin levels do not rise significantly when someone drinks milk. The carb content is low on the glycemic index. Also milk is high in calcium and protein with 8 grams per glass.
Whole grain cereal is another fat burning food because of its complex carbohydrates. It goes back to insulin again. When someone consumes whole grains such as oatmeal, there is a small release of insulin and a steady blood sugar levels.

Jalapenos have been known for a long time to be a potent fat burning food.

This is because of a chemical called capsaicin which gives peppers their potent flavor but also has been shown to speed up someone’s metabolism. A high metabolism equals more calories burned and body fat lost.

Another potent pepper that has the same effects and jalapenos are its cousin Habaneros.

Habaneros are known as the hottest pepper on earth. I would even guess this means there are more potent when it comes to burning more calories. In studies, scientists have found that when combined with coffee, red pepper snacks have been found to burn up to 1,000 more calories per day than subjects who did not do this.

This is just a small portion of some of the fat burning foods that I talk about in my fat loss manual that you can get for free.  

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Evaluating Home Exercise Gyms? Here Are Some Exercises With Bodylastics Resistance Workout Bands

April 25, 2012 by admin

If you are still trying to decide which home strength training equipment system to purchase, perhaps the following examples of how to perform some basic exercises with the Bodylastics home exercise gyms system will be of assistance in your evaluation process.

Bodylastics, complete portable exercise equipment based on resistance workout bands, is relatively inexpensive at $ 44.95 for beginning and casual exercise enthusiasts and $ 54.95 for more advanced users. For most of the fitness band exercise, a door anchor is used to which the fitness resistance bands are attached. Each band has a different resistance level and can be used in combination to create the desired level of difficulty for each exercise. Let’s look at a couple examples.

Upper Arm Muscles – Place the door anchor over the top of the door then close the door. Attach the resistance workout bands with the handles to the door anchor and then place a chair facing the door. To work the arm muscles, grip the handles attached to the bands and pull down to the front of your body, and side, or behind the head. Another method, which is very similar to using free weights, can be done without the door anchor. Simply stand upright with the center of the resistance workout bands under the feet. Then pull the handles to the front or the sides.

Legs – Place the door anchor underneath the door. Close the door and then attach the resistance workout bands to the ankle straps, which should then be connected to your ankles. Again, the particular fitness band selection, or combinations of bands, will determine how strenuous the exercise. The hamstrings can be exercised by facing away from the door and lying on your stomach and then curling your feet up to your buttocks. The front leg muscles can be exercised by standing and facing the door and then lifting the leg to the side and back. If you have balance problems, a chair can be leaned on for support.

The above examples give you a pretty good idea for basic usage of the Bodylastics home exercise gyms. The number of exercises and body areas that can be toned are practically limitless – the Bodylastics site mentions 140 specific ones. In my opinion, the Bodylastics system offers an ideal way to get started exercising. It is inexpensive, has a money back satisfaction guarantee, is guaranteed to produce results, and can be considered as completely portable exercise equipment with its 2# compact carry all. Because exercising takes self-discipline, particularly when at home alone, Bodylastics may be just the modest relatively risk-free investment you want to make while you are evaluating your desire for exercise. If you make the decision this type of exercise is for you, then the Bodylastics home exercise gyms may be all you every need.

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