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National Autism Society – Gastrointestinal Disease and Autism Symptoms

Nixa, MO – An article published today in the journal Pediatrics confirms what parents and advocacy organizations have been saying for years:  many individuals with autism suffer from gastrointestinal disease that can contribute to behaviors and symptoms associated with autism.
Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Individuals With ASDs:  A Consensus Report is the [...]

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Posted on 4th January 2010Comments Off
Autism Study Reveals Self Awareness Issues

A recent study from the University of Cambridge on people with autism has discovered that most autistics have problems understanding themselves. The study used brain scans to show that they have low levels of activity when immersed in thought. The ventromedial pre-frontal cortex, a part of the brain is known to show activity in a [...]

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Posted on 16th December 2009Comments Off
Getting the H1N1 Shot at Walgreens – Nationwide

Walgreens to offer the H1N1 vaccine in all fifty states by the end of December 2009.
In comparison, CVS offers the H1N1 vaccine, but only in 20 states as of December 2009.
Autism Article About H1N1: Some Autism activists question the H1N1 vaccinations
There is an 18 dollar charge per vaccination at Walgreens.
Read More: Walgreens H1N1 Announcement

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Posted on 16th December 2009Comments Off
CDC Findings about Health Concerns

The Rising Smoking Rates – From the CDC
New findings show that in 2008 the number of smokers has increased and that the public seems to be less concerned with the dangerous effects of smoking.
Many tobacco companies have managed to discount their prices to counter the influx of new cigarette taxes in order to keep people [...]

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Posted on 16th December 2009Comments Off
Using Crestor to Lower Cholesterol

The FDA makes a positive ruling on the new drug to treat cholesterol problems that helps prevent heart attacks, strokes and even death. The drug is Crestor from AstraZeneca.
A study was done last year which showed that up to a 44 percent reduction in heart related problems in adults from use of this drug.
There is [...]

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Posted on 16th December 2009Comments Off
Fred Dweck and Medicare Fraud

Federal Agents arrested about thirty medical professionals in a Medicare fraud scheme in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Included in these medical professionals was Dr. Fred Dweck. Fred Dweck, M.D., P.A. is located at 3700 Washington St Ste 208 Hollywood, FL 33021
Located in Hollywood Florida which is on the SouthEast of Florida about 15 miles above Miami [...]

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Posted on 15th December 2009Comments Off