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Archive for August 2011

The Miracle of Targeted Therapies

A deadly form of lung cancer occurs in young people – the demographic just hitting their stride in life who least expect a cancer diagnosis. To add insult to injury, the young people struck with this form of lung cancer aren’t even smokers. What is happening is a rare genetic abnormality in which the gene … Continue reading »

Hitting a Homerun for Hepatitis

Free Hep C Testing Events!   Get more information   St. Louis Busch Stadium August 22 September 5 September 24   Houston Minute Maid Park August 20 September 13 September 23   Chicago U.S. Cellular Field August 21 September 8 September 13   Chicago Wrigley Field August 6 August 23 Major league baseball, through a … Continue reading »

Asking the Tough Questions

Guest Blog: Nick Maroulis, Pharm.D. Director of Pharmacy Services, BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Having a child with medical issues, my wife (who is a nurse) and I often find ourselves dealing with other healthcare professionals in the care of our son. We are careful to not always disclose our professions so that our child is not … Continue reading »

Think Before You Ink

I had a shocking revelation over the 4th of July weekend. I was riding my bike from Cape Canaveral to Cocoa Beach when it hit me: Am I the only guy on this beach without any ink? The beach was packed with adults and teens and everywhere I looked, it was a sea of tattoos. … Continue reading »