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Mayo Clinic Proceedings: A Comprehensive Review Of Addiction To Prescription Painkillers Among Patients And Physicians
Chemical dependency and recovery in patients and physicians are closely examined in a series of articles and editorials in the July 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The subject is especially timely. As the immense challenges, including potential tragedies, of prescription chemical addiction and abuse are being discussed, these articles offer crucial overview, direction and optimism.

ATryn Effectively Prevents Serious Blood Clots
Data presented at the annual meeting of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) in Boston show that ATryn® (Antithrombin [Recombinant]) safely prevents peri-operative and peri-partum acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or other venous thromboembolic events in patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency (HD AT). ATryn is not indicated for treatment of thromboembolic events in HD AT patients. Additionally, data validate dosing algorithms that, along with AT activity monitoring, allow physicians to normalize antithrombin levels during the high-risk situations of surgery and childbirth.
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The Lung Association Celebrates Quitters For World No Tobacco Day 2009

On World No Tobacco Day, The Lung Association is celebrating those who have successfully quit smoking and sharing their success stories in the hopes of motivating others to quit. To mark World No Tobacco Day (May 31), Canadians are invited to send an e-greeting card to inspire someone to quit, celebrate a quitter"s success or make a pledge to quit smoking. Learn more about quitting smoking, read or share a personal quit story, or send an e-card. The Lung Association


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