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Study: Medicaid co-pays reduce use of meds

A new U.S. study has found that adding even small co-pays to Medicaid prescription drug plans reduces the use of medications in patients with chronic conditions.
(YourTotalHealth) UPDATED 06/26/2008
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Report: 60 percent of adults have chronic health woes

A chronic medical conditions is defined as one expected to last at least one year and result in limitations or the need for ongoing care.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 05/28/2008
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Asthma drugs may be safe, effective for COPD

A class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta agonists may be beneficial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study suggests.
(Reuters) UPDATED 05/26/2008
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Heart risk drops quickly for women who stop smoking

A new study shows that the risk of dying from heart disease drops 21 percent in the first five years after a woman quits smoking.
(HealthDay) UPDATED 05/06/2008
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Conditions: | cancer - 213 Articles | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 36 Articles | heart disease - 593 ArticlesConditions: | smoking - 1 Article

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Tips for sorting out medical bills

Jeanne Sather, author of The Assertive Cancer Patient, offers five tips for dealing with medical bills.
(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/05/2008
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FDA: Don't swallow inhaler capsules

The meds are only effective if used with their inhalers, officials say.
(The Associated Press) UPDATED 03/01/2008
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Conditions: | asthma - 254 Articles | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 36 Articles | pneumonia - 6 Articles

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