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GlaxoSmithKline Issues Allergy Alert for FiberChoice Plus Multivitamins

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare, marketers of FiberChoice(R) fiber supplement is recalling the newest variant of FiberChoice(R) plus Multivitamins fiber supplement. This recall affects 90 count (16oz.) plastic bottles with the UPC #5714500581, which is located on the side of the bottle in black lettering. One of the following lot numbers ...

Study Says Advair 500-50 Provides Benefits for Patients With COPD

An international study published in today's New England Journal of Medicine showed that patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who took Advair Diskus(R) 500/50 (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) reduced their risk of death by 17.5 percent over three years compared to patients on placebo (p=0.052)*. COPD is ...

GlaxoSmithKline Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Shares of PRAECIS Pharmaceuticals

GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK) has completed the tender offer by its wholly owned subsidiary Pilgrim Acquisition Corporation (PAC) for shares of common stock (including the associated preferred stock purchase rights) of PRAECIS Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated(NASDAQ:PRCS) .

GlaxoSmithKline Offers New Tools to Help Patients Get Free Medicines

GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) has launched a new website and toll-free help line to make it easier to enroll in GSK Access, the company's new patient assistance program for low income Medicare Part D patients. Beginning today, patients can log onto http://www.gsk-access.com/ or call 1-866-475-3678 to get information on GSK Access, which ...


August 21st 2008
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Fairview and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Reach Contract Agreement for Clinics and Hospitals

MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairview and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have reached an agreement on a contract that allows Fairview clinics to remain as participating providers in all of Blue Cross' provider networks. The Fairview clinic contract was set to expire at ...
August 13th 2008
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Kronos Longevity Research Institute Study Proves Benefits of a High Omega-3 Diet

A study conducted by the Kronos Longevity Research Institute (KLRI) has found that a diet high in omega-3 fat will improve your insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammatory markers. But, a diet high in omega-3 fat will not alter endocrine responsiveness. The study was recently published in Hormones and Metabolic Research. Omega-3 ...
August 5th 2008
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HealthSouth Reports Results for Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2008

According to its financial results released today, HealthSouth is reporting strong results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2008. Net cash provided by operating activities was $67.0 million for the first six months of 2008. The results showed income from continuing operations of $47.2 million for the second quarter ...
August 2nd 2008
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Featured Product: Cholesterol Test Meter

From time to time, Health Plan News features a few products that we believe are worthwhile. Many health-conscious people like us are concerned about our cholesterol. Typically, it has been a little difficult to go have your cholesterol checked. Especially if you want to have your cholesterol checked on a ...
July 24th 2008
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AMERIGROUP Adds 3 Executives with Healthcare and Government Experience to Team

AMERIGROUP Corporation (NYSE:AGP) has appointed three senior executives to three key senior management positions within AMERIGROUP Corporation. Steven B. Larsen has been named Senior Vice President for State Government Relations; Tunde Sotunde, M.D., has been named Chief Executive Officer of AMERIGROUP Community Care of Georgia; and Robert A. Wychulis has been ...

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