Nursing Homes in Dunkirk, IN
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 Miller's Merry Manor Medicare and Medicaid Location: 11563 W 300 S, Dunkirk, Indiana 47336 Ratings: Phone: (765) 768-7537 |
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Costs for medications expected to rise by 3 – 5% in all health care settings in 2014
Costs for medications are expected to rise by three to five percent in all health care settings in 2014, according to a report published online ahead of print, by the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP), the professional journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Link between dietary fatty acid intake and hypertension found to be influenced by diabetes status
Hypertension is an important public health problem that can lead to life-threatening cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke.
Infant deaths and injuries from crib bumpers are rising, new study finds
A new study shows that the number of infant deaths and injuries attributed to crib bumpers has spiked significantly in recent years, prompting the researchers to call for a nationwide ban on the bedding accessory.
Parents need to protect their children's health before sending them back to school: ACEP
An estimated 55 million students nationwide from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade head back into the classrooms in only a few weeks. The nation's emergency physicians want every student to get to school safely, remain safe and healthy throughout the year and not end up in the emergency department or perhaps even worse.
Social isolation and loneliness can affect both psychological and physical health
Social isolation in childhood may be associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease in adulthood, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
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