St. Luke’s Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s high-performing hospitals in five specialties in the U.S. News & World Report 2011-12 edition....
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An Iowa State University researcher says his findings of corn rootworm damage in fields planted with corn engineered to be resistant to the pest points to the need for some farmers to change their practices. Aaron Gassmann, assistant professor in ISU’s entomology department, said the four cases in northeast Iowa are the first reports...
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The following is from KemPharm, Inc., with headquarters in North Liberty: NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 30, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KemPharm, Inc. (“KemPharm”) today announced it plans to initiate development of its recently identified lead compound KP415, a first-in-class prodrug of methylphenidate, which is...
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Planned Parenthood of the Heartland’s new Dubuque clinic will not offer abortions, but pickets plan to continue demonstrating at the site. The new health center, at 3365 Hillcrest Rd., will replace the current center at 1766 Central Ave. A spokeswoman said the new site,...
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From an Iowa Board of Medicine press release, dated Aug. 26: Jason A. Rexroth, M.D., a 39-year-old Iowa-licensed physician who practices obstetrics and gynecology in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, entered into a Settlement Agreement with the Board on August 18, 2011, to resolve pending disciplinary...
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Smoking kids’ movies Listen to TipInterested? Take the Next Step From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Kids who watch movies with more smoking are more likely to become smokers. But three of six major studios have policies to reduce scenes...
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Schools are gearing up for their first high school football games. This season coaches aren’t just keeping an eye on the playbook but on the health of their players. New legislation is in effect that seeks to prevent traumatic brain...
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CEDAR RAPIDS – Steel beams, glass and bricks have taken shape more quickly than expected for Mercy Medical Center’s new Hall-Perrine Cancer Center. The project, noticeably visible from 10th Street SE, is a few months ahead of schedule, said Mercy CEO Tim Charles. Originally...
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IOWA CITY–This week CVS Pharmacies announced that they have already stocked up on influenza vaccine ahead of the upcoming flu season. On Monday CVS pharmacies across Eastern Iowa started advertising for flu shots outside of their buildings. “It feels really early because you’re still in summer mode,” said Michelle...
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Everyone has their challenges in life. Charlie Lustman experienced his in the form of a rare cancer that he transformed into the springboard for his life’s mission. “It actually is an opportunity to live in the moment like you’ve never lived before,” Lustman, 46,...
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