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Lloydspharmacy Reveals Five Star Holidaymakers Think They Are Too Posh To Die

According to new research* by Lloydspharmacy’s Online Travel Clinic, five star holidaymakers are needlessly risking their lives when visiting malaria hotspots in Africa, Asia and South America.

It is estimated that over 13.5 million** British travellers have stayed in four and five star resorts in malarial countries with over a quarter not protecting themselves against local diseases. In fact over three million Brits did not bother to check to see if the country they were visiting had a malaria risk.

Worryingly 32% of all Brits believe they are less at risk of catching malaria if they stay at a luxury resort. The Lloydspharmacy research also found that only 30% of people who visit malarial countries take anti-malarial medication for the duration of their trip. A substantial proportion also discontinued anti-malarial medication prematurely when they returned home. Recently Cheryl Cole contracted malaria following a trip to Tanzania – although she was reported to have taken anti-malarials during her trip, it is not known whether she continued taking these upon her return.

According to the NHS website approximately 1,500 travellers return to the UK with malaria every year. In 2008, there were 1,370 cases of malaria reported and six deaths in the UK.

“Mosquitoes have no qualms about checking into luxury resorts”, said Clare Kerr, Lloydspharmacy’s Head of Travel Health. “The belief that staying in five star accommodation somehow provides immunity against diseases like malaria is very dangerous.

“Most UK travellers who catch malaria either do not take any anti-malarial treatments or do not get the right pills for the part of the world they’re visiting. It is important to get health advice before going to an area where there is a risk of malaria or other diseases such as diphtheria, typhoid and hepatitis.”

Lloydspharmacy’s Online Travel Clinic aims to make it as convenient as possible for travellers to obtain the malaria pills they need. After a consultation, Lloydspharmacy’s online doctors can provide a private prescription and arrange delivery of the medicines by post.

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Unitaids Pool for HIV/AIDS Pharmaceutical Patents Appears Flawed

Recently the International Policy Network (IPN), a nongovernmental educational organization focused on highlighting the role of free society institutions in social and economic development, released a report discussing Unitaid’s proposed pharmaceutical patent pool. Written by Alec van Gelder and Philip Stevens, this report examines the implications of creating a pharmaceutical patent pool for anti-retroviral medicines (ARVs) in order to improve treatments for HIV/AIDs.

The report examines the potential problems associated with this move, which would allow researchers to experiment on patented ARVs in order to create more effective “fixed dose combination” drugs (FDC) for subpopulations in Africa. Unitaid would distribute these new drugs on a non-profit basis, where royalties as determined by patent pool administrators would be paid to patent holders. The authors of the article point to several issues that could arise with this type of patent pool, including:

• Distribution barriers in Africa, where poor healthcare infrastructure and a shortage of trained personnel exists. These barriers could hinder the new
medications from reaching those that really need it.
• Uncertain need for a patent pool type of arrangement, when many companies already allow researchers to investigate patented material. The authors write, “Many companies have established programmes which give academic researchers free access to vast proprietary compound libraries.”
• Unclear incentive for patent holders to give up intellectual property rights to drugs, knowing that the royalties they could receive would be significantly less than what they are receiving now from the patent.

Stevens and van Gelder conclude that this type of patent pool needs a better focus before they would be able to garner support for it within the industry. If the patent pool was to become compulsory, “R&D, licensing production to existing and new FDCs along with access to medicines would be undermined and potentially crowded out of the marketplace altogether by an unwieldy and unworkable bureaucracy.” They add that this would be counter-productive to Unitaid’s efforts, and could slow access to medicines in the countries that most need them.

To learn more about Unitaid’s pool for pharmaceutical patents read the full article here.

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Medelita Announces Conference Schedule for Second Half of 2010

Medelita®, maker of breakthrough performance men’s and women’s lab coats, today announced its conference and exhibit schedule for the second half of calendar year 2010. The company’s exhibit at medical conferences provides clinicians a chance to learn about modern advances in medical apparel. Many healthcare professionals unwittingly rely on the myth of the one-size-fits-all lab coat or scrubs, and are pleasantly surprised to learn that a more suitable alternative to ill-fitting unisex garments exists.

“We started Medelita to answer the need for quality medical apparel that, until now, has been a huge void in the industry,” said Lara Manchik, PA-C and founder of Medelita. “Today, only two years after founding the company, I am proud to announce that clinician response to our products is phenomenal. I am truly humbled by the accolades we continue to receive and know that we’ve redefined the way the industry perceives lab coats and scrubs.”

Made from 100 percent high denier cotton and designed specifically with a focus on fit and functionality, Medelita’s fluid resistant lab coats are treated with Advanced Dual Action Teflon® fabric protector, which allows fabric to repel and release stains. Tailored to fit the contours of the real human body, Medelita lab coats feature hidden inside pockets and finished inside seams. The High IQ® Easycare Plus helps fabric resist wrinkling and retain a soft, smooth, clean appearance. Technologically innovative, durable and fashionable, Medelita sets a new standard in professional lab coats. Lab coats are available in four men’s styles (sizes 36-52) and five women’s styles (sizes 0-16).

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Treatment-Centers.net Connects Alcoholics With The Right Alcohol Treatment For Them

It takes great strength for an alcoholic to ask for help, strength that can be drained away by the overwhelming number of alcohol treatment options available today. Treatment-Centers.net has more than 11,000 listings for alcohol treatment centers and professionals across the country, ensuring that the alcoholic need not travel far for help, and live phone assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to determine which alcohol rehabilitation center suits his specific situation. There is no cost to use the online directory or to talk with an addiction specialist.

An alcoholic – or his loved ones – take that first step toward sobriety by filling out the confidential assessment form at Treatment-Centers.net. He provides his name, email address and phone number, plus detailed addiction and medical histories. The assessment form can be filled out by the alcoholic or his loved ones. After receiving the assessment form, an addiction specialist will contact the alcoholic or his loved ones to discuss alcohol treatment options. An addiction specialist also can fill out the form with the alcoholic or his loved ones over the phone at 877-335-4673, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By the end of the call, the right alcohol rehabilitation center for the alcoholic will be determined.

If an alcoholic or his loved ones are not yet ready to ask for help, Treatment-Centers.net is still a valuable resource. The website has in-depth information about alcoholism and drug addiction, plus resources related to the various alcohol treatment programs available today, including 12-Step treatment, holistic treatment, acupuncture treatment, sauna treatment, religious-based treatment, alternative-lifestyle treatment, and meditative and yoga treatment. An alcoholic also might find the final push he needs to enter an alcohol treatment center. The website’s community area features forums and chat rooms in which recovering addicts discuss their challenges and successes, and a blog with inspirational quotes and news items about alcohol treatment. Reviews of the different alcohol rehabilitation centers also are available on the website.

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Attract More Clients To Your Drug Treatments With Treatment-Centers.net

It used to be, a drug treatment center could rely on reputation and referrals alone to attract clients. The growth of the industry and the explosion of Internet marketing has forced those providing drug treatments and addiction intervention into a new advertising arena, one in which they often are not equipped to compete. In those cases, a drug treatment center can turn to Treatment-Centers.net. A featured listing on the website helps a drug treatment center reach more potential clients and boosts the power of its own website while doing so.

Treatment-Centers.net – created by Internet marketing expert and recovering addict Bernie Grohsman – offers informational listings for more than 11,000 drug treatment centers and professionals across the country, plus online assessments and 24-hour phone assistance. Treatment-Centers.net does not charge a drug treatment center for an informational listing, nor does it charge potential clients coming to the website for referrals or information about drug treatments and addiction intervention. The website also has a free community area, in which addicts can share information and experiences in forums and chat rooms.

These informational listings allow a drug treatment center to reach more than 125,000 unique visitors a month. Since informational listings include a link to a drug treatment center’s own website, its search-engine ranking improves due to the high search-engine rankings of Treatment-Centers.net. A drug treatment center can take further advantage of Treatment-Centers.net’s high rankings by purchasing a featured listing. It runs at the top of the category for the state in which the drug treatment center is located, and it also runs in rotation on every page – more than 11,000 – of Treatment-Center.net. This run-of-site placement provides the greatest impact on search-engine rankings for the drug treatment center’s own website.

Signing up for a featured listing on Treatment-Centers.net takes just a few minutes. The drug treatment center representative simply joins as a community member, provides information about the center’s Drug treatments, uploads a photo and then pays for the featured listing through PayPal. The listing will go live within a few hours. A featured listing costs just $525 per month, on a month-to-month basis; a drug treatment center can cancel at anytime. Treatment-Centers.net also offers banner advertising opportunities.

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Superior Healthplan Honors Outstanding Physicians And Practioners For 2010

Superior HealthPlan, a state leader in healthcare solutions, announced the recipients of its 2010 Summit Awards for Excellence in Care. The Summit Awards are given each year to Physicians, Practitioners and Obstetricians for providing clinical excellence. There are two award categories, one for Obstetrics and one for Primary Care.

“Superior HealthPlan believes that establishing a strong network of high caliber physicians is critical to providing quality healthcare for our members. The Summit Awards recognize the best of the best amongst our health care providers” stated Tom Wise, President and CEO of Superior HealthPlan.

The Practitioners are selected for exemplary performance in several areas, including follow up after emergency room visits and routine preventive and well care services for adults and children.

Following are the 2010 Summit Award winners (Non-OB):

– Juan Aguilera, M.D. – Hidalgo Region
– Edward Borchard, M.D. – Corpus Christi Region
– Sandra Thomas, M.D. – Burnet Region
– Luis Arandia-Antelo, M.D. – Lubbock Region
– Maria Aguirre, M.D. – San Antonio Region

“The OB category recognizes the extraordinary efforts in providing high quality obstetric care to all of our members,” explained Dr. David Harmon, Chief Medical Director. “Feedback f r o m the members and their case managers helped determine the winners.”

The individual criteria included risk-adjusted cesarean delivery rates, participation in the notification of pregnancy process and utilization of 17P, a weekly steroid injection to prevent premature birth in certain high risk women.

Following are the 2010 OB Summit Award winners:
– Jana J. Schrier, M.D.
– Andrew G. Mahaffey, M.D.
(both with the Georgetown Women’s Center)

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Affordable Drug Rehab Not A Myth, But Fact In New England

It’s accepted as fact that drug rehabs are cost prohibitive to self-paying individuals. Unfortunately, that misconception has contributed to barriers for individuals trying to get the help they so much need.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center located in Canaan , CT has dedicated itself to providing quality and affordable drug addiction treatment as well as alcoholism treatment. Since the program’s inception, Mountainside has positioned itself as the leader in cutting-edge, affordable drug rehab. Focusing on bringing true value to the table, Mountainside set out to become the first of its kind to offer such affordability, coupled with true, innovative drug addiction treatment plans.

“Cost is a factor in every single facet of life, and health care is no exception especially in this economy downturn,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “What’s disturbing is that there are individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol who truly want to live a sober-free life who feel that they can’t afford it. Addicted individuals don’t need any unnecessary reasons, whether true or not, to deter them from treatment. It’s natural for an addicted person to be hesitant to get treatment- that’s part of the process. Throwing in the myth of lack of affordable drug rehab simply further complicates matters. Mountainside is determined to get the message out and educate the public so that this misconception can be put to rest, enabling individuals to get the help that they truly need.

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Medelita Teams with American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants, Offers Member Discounts

Medelita®, maker of breakthrough performance women’s and men’s lab coats, is pleased to announce an affiliate partnership with the American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants (AASPA). The AASPA represents the 9,000 physician assistants, out of 68,000, that specialize in the area of surgery. As part of the affiliate relationship, Medelita is offering a 15% discount to AASPA members on all lab coats, medical scrubs and professional clogs.

“According to the AASPA, surgical PAs play an important role in relieving surgeons as the national surgical residency slots decline,” said Lara Manchik, PA-C and founder of Medelita. “The demand for surgery is growing and PAs are helping to fill the void as institutions produce fewer surgeons. This is a testament to the importance of physician assistants in the field of medicine and we are thrilled to support them. Let’s face it, surgical PAs work in messy environments and it’s difficult to project a professional image wearing ill-fitting lab coats or scrubs with stains. That’s why I started Medelita — to answer the unmet need for high quality, professional medical apparel that clinicians can be proud to wear.”

Made from 100 percent high denier cotton and designed specifically with a focus on fit and functionality, Medelita’s fluid resistant lab coats are treated with Advanced Dual Action Teflon® fabric protector, which allows fabric to repel and release stains. Tailored to fit the contours of the human body, Medelita lab coats feature hidden inside pockets and finished inside seams. The High IQ® Easycare Plus helps fabric resist wrinkling and retain a soft, smooth, clean appearance. Technologically innovative, durable and fashionable, Medelita sets a new standard in professional lab coats. Lab coats are available in ladies sizes (0-16) and men’s sizes (36-52).

Medelita lab coats are hand-sewn in the U.S. using the highest quality fabrics, most advanced fabric treatments and feature designer touches such as inside seam finishing and contoured shaping for exceptional fit and comfort. Engineered for easy care, Medelita lab coats and scrubs can be machine-washed and emerge from the dryer with a crisp, clean and professional look. Dry cleaning can be used, though is not required.

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Individualized Drug Rehab Model Results In Greater Addiction Recovery Rates

For every industry, change is inevitable. Within the medical and addiction treatment field, not only is change inevitable and expected, but it is also necessary in order to provide the best possible treatment and outcomes for patients.

One drug rehab in New England has been dedicated to providing cutting-edge treatment options for individuals suffering from addiction by utilizing current accepted methods of treatment and combining them with more non-traditional approaches, resulting in individualized drug addiction treatment options for its patients.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has long been regarded as the model for addiction treatment centers worldwide. From its beginnings, Mountainside has complimented its core treatment offerings with other non-traditional forms of addiction therapy. By doing so, they were among the first to offer true, comprehensive drug addiction treatment that is uniquely created for each individual seeking help.

“When we first began our program, we weren’t seeking to do something different simply for the sake of being different,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside. “Our goal has been, and always will be, to offer the most effective treatment program for those suffering from various types of addictions. And, based on empirical data, we’ve found that the best way to accomplish this is through individualized treatment options. It’s common knowledge that if an individual doesn’t need physical symptom management, their treatment plan won’t include it. But, suppose Yoga or Tai Chi isn’t something that is a good fit for a person? Should we force those things on them simply because it’s one of our treatment options? The answer is a resounding: no. Including something in a treatment plan simply because it is available would be counterproductive to what we’re accomplishing, and that is: better than average long term sobriety success rates.”

For more than 12 years, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has led the way in offering an individualized alcohol and drug addiction treatment program.

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Washington Drug Rehab Helps Families Get Their Loved Ones Back

The DrugRehab.org drug and alcohol rehab referral service has a database of more than 3,000 facilities across the country, and Washington is well represented. Methamphetamine and marijuana abuse are serious problems in the state, which will lose an estimated 400 residents this year alone to drug abuse. And, an estimated 38,965 residents will be arrested on drug charges this year. Drug treatment Washington centers also deal with the increasing number of alcoholics in the state. An estimated 1,790 will die this year in alcohol-related deaths, and an estimated 29,545 will be arrested for DUI. Whatever the addiction, Drug-Rehab.org will help family members find the right Washington drug rehab and alcohol rehab facility.

Families that are ready to help a loved one find a drug rehab WA facility can begin the process by going to Drug-Rehab.org today. There, they will find articles on everything from “The Top 5 Reasons Interventions Fail” and “8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Residential Rehab” to detailed definitions of various addictions, including methamphetamine and marijuana. They also will find success stories from family members who have been exactly where they are now, such as this one from a mother who called Drug-Rehab.org desperately looking for a drug treatment Washington facility:

“When my son, Byron, started stumbling in from school and even from work, it was obvious he was “on” something. Desperate, I called the drug-rehab.org Call Center. Within hours, one of their treatment facilities was ready for Byron. He has now been ‘clean’ for three years and is in college.”

There are many success stories on the website, allowing family members to not feel alone in their struggles with an addicted loved one. They often provide the final push family members need to begin the process of finding a Washington Drug Rehab facility for their loved one suffering from addiction.

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Drug Treatment Center in San Francisco Provides Hope to the Addicted

The drug and alcohol rehab referral service Drug-Rehab.org offers its services in all states, providing hope to addicts and their families everywhere. California in particular has a great need for the alcohol and drug treatment centers in the organization’s database. Drugs easily enter the state through California’s border with Mexico, resulting in a high rate of drug arrests within the state: Every day, 610 drug arrests are made. Alcoholism also remains a serious issue in California, with 460 DUI arrests happening every day, making it vital to provide quality drug and alcohol rehab. San Francisco alone has roughly 20 residents die from alcohol-related deaths and four residents die from illegal-drug overdoses every month. These statistics keep the counselors at Drug-Rehab.org more than busy matching addicts with one of the many centers for alcohol and drug treatment San Francisco has.

If an addict has hit rock bottom and wants to find hope again at an alcohol and drug treatment San Francisco center, he can go to Drug-Rehab.org today and start his research. The website offers extensive information about various addictions and their treatments, and it also features success stories from the many addicts who have found the right drug and alcohol rehab San Francisco center for them through Drug-Rehab.org. T.T., a teacher, had this to say about the drug and alcohol treatment San Francisco referral service provided by Drug-Rehab.org:

“It took waking up on the street to persuade me to get help for my addiction. That night, I picked up the phone and called the drug-rehab.org Call Center. It’s a year later. I’m drug-free, and I have urged many other addicts I know to call the drug-rehab.org Call Center. Thank you.”

All of the success stories on the website are filled with hope and provide inspiration for those just starting to think about going to an alcohol and Drug Treatment San Francisco center.

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Bill Gates Said The Next ‘Bill Gates’ May Come Out Of Healthcare

During a recent town hall style meeting at Columbia University, a female college student asked Bill Gates what industries he thought offered the greatest opportunities for college graduates. “What industry will produce the next ‘Bill Gates?’” she asked. Gates quickly responded, “Technology, energy, and healthcare.”

Bill Gates Said The Next 'Bill Gates' May Come Out Of Healthcare

For those who do not already possess industry experience however, it is hard for professionals to break into these fields. Companies simply don’t want to take a risk or they don’t have the time, people, or budgets to train.

HART Health takes a different track. As a franchisor of first aid, medical supplies, nonprescription pharmaceuticals, HART Health is in the business of training, developing, and supporting professionals to make a successful transition into the exploding healthcare field.

HART Health recently hired Ramesh Rao, a former Vice President of Blockbuster Video, as COO to help franchisees accelerate through the learning curve and achieve business success. “With HART Health, I see the opportunity to take a very successful business model and expand it on a national scale by leveraging talented individuals who desire transition into a more lucrative and high growth industry than where they currently are.”

Larry Shaw, HART Health, CEO echoed Rao, “Other companies often don’t hire or train talent from other industries. We are a franchise. If professionals are willing to learn, we are in business to teach.”

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PetSocialOnline.com Creates New Social Genre With Best Of Expert Pet Advice And Networking

Not only are there social networking websites for humans, but now PetSocialOnline.com allows pet owners use networks for discussing their pets, post pictures as well as bits of information on favorite pet quirks and behavior. For news related to pet health, healthy pet lifestyles, and places to find other pets that may want to set up play dates, PetSocialOnline.com has everything for one to spend hours of reading and browsing their articles and pictures of other pets set up for pet social networking.

Assembling advice from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts, the website features many articles that revolve around keeping pets healthy in both physical being, as well as emotion. A healthy pet leads to one of the most rewarding relationships between him and the owner, and PetSocialOnline.com shares many different tips and opinions on ways to achieve this quality lifestyle. While there may be a need for canine teeth cleaning tips or recipes for healthy pet food, the website gives its readers the most up to date and informative articles possible.

More interestingly, PetSocialOnline.com offers a pet symptoms checker for many breeds. Those with dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, and birds can quickly check using the tool to help narrow down what the problem may be. This can become a lifesaving tool, allowing the owner to make a quick decision regarding their pets care.

If a pet owner has a question that has not been covered in the extensive article directory, ask advice from “expert pet trainer” tool helps get a quick answer related to pet behavior, pet health, or care. The questioner can choose to be notified by email when an expert has answered the question.

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Utah Drug Rehabs Producing Incredible Recovery Rates With Groundbreaking New Techniques

Several Utah Drug Rehabs are gaining recognition for producing amazingly high success rates. The long lasting recovery is attributed to the techniques used at the facilities. Gone are the days when a 12 step approach was the extent of quality drug rehab. Many rehabilitation centers in Utah now use innovative approaches, such as holistic rehab combined with a spiritual pathway to recovery. Sites like Drug-Rehab.org can help persons seeking such progressive care find rehabs in Utah offering these groundbreaking new techniques.

Several Utah drug rehabs are raising the bar for best practices. By incorporating such approaches as holistic rehab and spiritual tracks with long proven techniques, these centers are producing incredible recovery rates. In years gone by, although some types of addiction received individualized approaches, most were routinely approached with the 12 step technique. This technique is superb but when combined with newer approaches the results are outrageously successful. Finding rehabs in Utah offering such ‘new age’ approaches can be simplified with the referral and placement service at Drug-Rehab.org.

This website can be used to locate progressive rehabilitation centers in Utah and other areas. Drug abuse and addiction is a growing problem across the nation. The reality is that professional help is needed in order to find lasting recovery. And oftentimes it is a family member or other loved one that takes on the responsibility of finding a quality rehab center. Frequently, when the decision to seek help is made, the addict has already suffered numerous losses. Not only is he/she suffering with the addiction, but chances are that relationships are troubled and financial concerns may be overwhelming. There may even be legal issues that have to be dealt with.

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Holistic San Jose Drug Rehab Treatment is #1 Rehab Referral in California

Countless San Jose Drug Rehab centers are now offering a holistic approach to rehabilitation. This type of treatment program is comprehensive in nature as it addresses mind, body and spirit. This approach is quickly becoming the preferred rehab referral in all of California. Holistic drug rehab San Francisco style frequently includes treatment for addictions to prescription medications. This can entail the need for detoxification followed by therapy and an educational process that explores the course of the drug use. As new discoveries are made about the drug problem the treatment is modified to address those needs.

June, 2010 – San Jose Drug Rehab treatment facilities are among others across the state of California that are embracing the holistic approach to rehabilitation. This treatment strategy involves providing a comprehensive approach to care. Because all facets of a person’s life are affected by a drug addiction it is important that treatment used is all inclusive. Another aspect of this type of treatment is the willingness of the providers to be innovative and allow clients to have choices concerning their care. Treatment plans must be flexible, allowing for personalization as needed. The success of this methodology has resulted in it being the top rehab referral in leading facilities throughout California. Drug-Rehab.org is a referral and placement center frequently used to find these superior rehabilitation centers.

Although drug addictions are escalating across the nation, the truth is that some areas experience addictions of certain types more frequently than others. Street drugs may be the major culprit in one city but prescription drug addictions may be the primary problem in another. Addictions are not restricted to any one class or age of people. Although the type of addiction and addiction journey may be different, the end result is a person in need of quality help.

Various rehabilitation centers have developed treatments that address areas of special concern. Progressive drug treatment centers work diligently to find innovative ways to address the needs of their clients. This often includes a combination of techniques that have been tested and proven successful. San Jose Drug Rehab is frequently based on a holistic approach that allows clients the freedom to choose different pathways to recovery. In San Francisco, the success with the holistic approach to treatment is frequently used in combination with a 12 step approach. This has led to the strategy sometimes being called ‘drug rehab San Francisco style’.

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Innovator of High Performance Lab Coats and Medical Apparel Introduces Clinician Scrubs in Black

Innovator of High Performance Lab Coats and Medical Apparel Introduces Clinician Scrubs in Black

Medelita®, maker of breakthrough performance men’s and women’s lab coats, is pleased to announce that its revolutionary female clinician scrubs are now available in black. With the addition of black scrub pants and scrub tops, Medelita offers six colors of women’s scrubs: navy, café, iris, leaf and pool. Medelita also offers a new line of men’s scrubs available in navy (baltic) and black.

“Black was a color that had long been requested by our customers, and we are excited to introduce our clinician scrubs in black, to satisfy the demand,” said Lara Manchik, PA-C and founder of Medelita. “Medelita scrubs are a new paradigm for female clinicians, who, not long ago, were limited to wearing boxy, ill-fitting unisex scrubs. The fact that our scrubs are available in a range of colors and in traditional women’s sizing – it’s no wonder clinicians have embraced them so enthusiastically.”

Medelita women’s clinician scrub tops redefine medical scrubs. Gone is the boxy, shapeless decades-old unisex scrub set. Medelita women’s scrubs have managed to achieve the standard look of traditional unisex scrubs while incorporating innovative design features such as darting at the bust, tapering at the waist and hips and tailored sleeves in the scrub top. The clinician scrub pants feature subtle, slimming bootleg, contoured rise front to back, and flattering seam placement.

Impeccably hand sewn in the USA, Medelita’s tailored scrubs are made with a brushed, cotton and polyester blend (85 percent polyester/15 percent cotton) drirelease® FreshGuard fabric that keeps its wearer dry, comfortable and free of odors. These fabric treatments enable the scrubs to resist piling and fading. Women’s scrub tops are available in sizes 0 – 16 and scrub pants are available in sizes 00 – 14 petite, 0 – 16 regular, and 0 – 16 tall.

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Nature’s Best Encourage Us To Get In Shake!

Nature’s Best, one of the UK’s leading direct suppliers of quality health products and vitamin supplements, have released a new Strawberry Protein Shake just in time for the summer season, and it is being hailed as their tastiest yet.

Nature's Best Encourage Us To Get In Shake!

Research shows that adults lost between 0.5 and 2% of their muscle each year once they reach the age of 40. Therefore, it is essential that you include enough muscle-boosting protein in your diet as you get older. The problem is however many over 50’s do not get their recommended daily allowance of protein. Combine this with the fact muscle deterioration coincides with less frequent exercise and a serious problem could be arising.

In response, Nature’s Best has launched a NEW Strawberry Protein Shake, an easy-to-mix power drink containing 19g of high quality whey protein per sachet.

As we grow older, it is increasingly difficult to ensure enough protein is in our diets, due to a number of factors, such as the cost of protein-rich foods (meat and fish), a decline in appetite, a decrease in the ability to absorb nutrients, a change in taste preference, as well as difficulty with chewing. A protein supplement is an easy way to ensure that these advised quantities are effectively met.

The shakes are Nature’s Best most delicious yet, flavoured with real strawberries and are gluten-free, preservative-free, aspartame-free and can be consumed cold or warm, with water or with milk. Whey is one of the highest quality proteins available and contains significant amounts of all important amino acids. Whey also has a high-absorption rate and is easy to digest.

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Highly Effective Evidenced-Based Drug Rehab Garners Attention In New England

Within the medical field, it is commonplace to determine the effectiveness of a methodology or treatment by gaining empirical evidence via theory in practice. One particular drug rehab facility has dedicated the past 12 years to refining their treatment program to produce the most optimal outcomes for their clients.

Since their beginning over a decade ago, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has been providing their patients with the most cutting-edge, effective drug addiction treatment program available. Recently, their decade-long body of work has culminated in their latest treatment model which has been trademarked and termed as the Integrated Care Model.

Often times, drug rehab programs simply focus on symptom management of an individual’s addiction. Rarely are treatment programs concerned with all aspects of an individual, from physical symptom management, to spiritual aspects as well as any social issues that may arise due to the addiction.

“When we first began our program, we realized that, in order to maximize the chances for successful recovery, we must address all of the facets of an individual instead of merely offering symptom management,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside. “Most addicted individuals are disconnected from reality and out of touch with themselves. We take them through the process of individualizing a treatment plan specifically for them which addresses their complete needs. As a result, we are able to get people fully engaged in their recoveries. And, when a person is truly, fully invested in becoming well, the chance for successful, long-term sobriety skyrockets.”

While core tenets of traditional drug addiction treatment are observed, Mountainside offers its clients a long list of treatment initiatives which are designed to appeal to a variety of different people from a variety of different backgrounds. As such, individuals are given what they need to become released from the powerful grip of drug and alcohol addiction.

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Unique Approach To Drug Rehab Treatment Provides Optimum Chance For Success

The traditional methods of drug addiction treatment are being re-vamped and enhanced by drug rehabs worldwide. In an effort to provide the optimum chance for lifelong sobriety, many treatment programs have been expanding their current offerings to include what some may consider non-traditional drug rehab therapies.

While more traditional methodologies are still very much in use, their effectiveness has been augmented with the addition of what is termed holistic drug rehab treatment – that is, viewing the addicted individual’s needs as a whole, instead of “in parts”.

The pioneering of such methods began over 12 years ago at Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center located in Canaan , Connecticut . Through advanced research, via theory in practice, they have created a program that offers a variety of different drug addiction treatment options that are personalized, depending on an individual’s needs. As a result of their research and expanded treatment program, Mountainside has become the leader in effective drug rehab treatment worldwide and is viewed by treatment officials as providing the new and most effective standard for care.

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Pharmacy College Teacher And Students Write On A Common Blog To Share Quickly Pharmaceutical Industry Technology Developments

Dr.Martin a former teacher in pharmacy college and now a director in a worlds biggest pharmaceutical company, was favorite amongst his students and colleagues for his innovative ideas on research and development teaching subjects on pharmaceutical and biotechnology.

One day he and his students on their last day in the college after completing the examinations in course in pharmacy , decided to stay in touch with each other ,and share technical knowledge regularly with each other , they in this process started writing on a common blog whoguideline.blogspot.com on the subjects on their own profession of pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology

This blog is now updated by then students and now top pharmaceutical industry professionals they never knew that this platform will soon become a favorite world wide amongst worlds pharmaceutical industry and pharmacists.

In pharmaceutical industry technology is moving so fast and to keep one self updated day today is a difficult task unless one join a group of a pharmaceutical association or a forums , where one is required to attend meetings and seminars there & one can discuss the latest happening in pharmaceutical industry.

The students says advantage of writing on this blog is just like attending a seminar on pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry , we write on vivid topics and the technical articles are very informative.There is not a single topic on pharmaceutical technology which is left untouched on this blog , be it biotechnology , microbiology or novel drug delivery system or latest happening in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and latest news in pharma industry is published regularly.

Dr.Martin the cheap author and editor of the blog said that we started writing on our blog to share our knowledge amongst under graduate and post graduate , and doctoral students and industry professionals , as it is best tool to publish and share the knowledge quickly and easily , in this process so far about 1161 pharmaceutical industry professionals and students and have successfully subscribed to the blog , and this blog is now one of the preferred resource of technical knowledge on all topics in pharmaceutical industry.

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