A Diagnosis Is a Diagnosis — Except When It's Not?

A diagnosis is a diagnosis — except when it's not?

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A case in point is the use of proton pump inhibitor medications (PPIs, familiar brand names include Prilosec and Prevacid) for the treatment of supposed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants. GERD is a severe problem in which the esophagus …
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Senegalese president shoots down Obama's push for gay rights in Africa

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“Every world religion has this basic notion that is embodied in the Golden Rule — treat people the way you want to be treated,” Obama said, according to a transcript provided by the White House. “And I think that applies here as well.” Senegal is a 95 …
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Online pharmacy crackdown shutters 1677 websites

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Illegal medicines found online include the diabetes treatment Avandaryl. They also include versions of the impotence drugs Levitra and Viagra called "Levitra Super Force" and "Viagra Super Force" that are not approved by the FDA. Online sales of those …
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Louisiana Legislature fell short on criminal justice reform in 2013 session

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Bobby Jindal to increase drug-treatment options instead of incarceration, as well as his own legislation to improve the delivery of justice in the courts. On the juvenile justice reform front, Rep. Chris Hazel worked with Rep. Honore and others …
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