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Monthly Archives: July 2013

Brand name vs generic medications

Posted on July 30, 2013 by RMoore
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We at PHC are big supporters of generic medications. They work as well as brand name drugs and cost less. Generic medications save society money and lower health care costs.

Let me also say Continue reading →

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To spank or not to spank, that is the question

Posted on July 16, 2013 by RMoore
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Regular readers of this blog will have encountered periodic posts on how adverse childhood experiences can lead to health problems later in life. A recently published study in Pediatrics weighs in on this issue with evidence that Continue reading →

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Statins vary in side effect profile

Posted on July 10, 2013 by RMoore
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Statins as a drug class are generally safe and widely used to treat hyperlipidemia. They have proven effective in lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events in patients at risk.

There are also some concerns about Continue reading →

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Be cautious when ordering CT scans in children

Posted on July 2, 2013 by RMoore
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CT scans are truly miracles of modern medicine. They enable us to more efficiently and effectively work up complex problems. By letting us look deep into the human body and see things not well seen with regular x-rays, ultrasound, or even MRIs, they Continue reading →

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