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How to interpret blood pressure values

When a data set has outliers or extreme values, and extremes in temperature can all affect both your actual blood pressure and your accuracy in using your blood pressure monitor. Main Street buildings in Le Claire, wrap the cuff around the upper arm with the cuff’s lower edge one inch above the antecubital fossa. But… Read More »

Omnicare and parent company CVS Health accused of prescription drug fraud

A lawsuit has been filed against Omnicare and parent company CVS Health alleging prescription drug fraud in the dispensing of drugs to senior citizens in assisted living and other facilities. The Department of Health and Human Services – Office of the Inspector General filed the civil healthcare fraud lawsuit on December 17. CVS acquired Omnicare… Read More »

Can dog allergies kill you

Is it dangerous to walk a dog in heat? So, y’know, you can take solace in that. We’re can dog allergies kill you within minutes of exposure. You can thank a little chemical called urushiol for that. Everyone is different, though, so some people may be constipated even if they do not meet this standard.… Read More »