Mind details in protection plans' Oct 30, 2009
Treatments are limited to common ailments such as colds, seasonal allergies, pink eye and minor skin conditions. Dependents such as spouses, same-sex partners and children are also covered if they don't have insurance. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Avoiding distraction Oct 26, 2009
Bullock finished the night 19-of-28 for 259 yards despite enduring a mild case of what is commonly known as pink eye all week. It wasnt too bad but it wasnt enough to keep me from playing, said Bullock. (New Iberia, LA)
HEALTH SEC SICK? Oct 22, 2009
Federal Eye - What happened to Kathleen Sebelius's eye. What happened to Kathleen Sebelius's eye. (The Drudge Report)
How healthy are your children's eyes? Oct 8, 2009
Pink eye is a common term for bacterial or viral conjunctivitis. Groups of children, such as at school or day care, can spread pink eye rapidly through touching and sharing items with an infected person ... "Communal settings are where pink eye can be easily spread," comments DePaolis. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
ISTA Pharmaceuticals' Bepreve(TM) Receives FDA Approval for the Treatment of Ocular Itching Due to Allergies Sep 9, 2009
"Patients who experience ocular itching due to allergies want comfortable, quick and long-lasting relief for their eyes. Bepreve is the first truly new treatment for allergic conjunctivitis approved in several years. Allergic conjunctivitis, not to be confused with viral or bacterial conjunctivitis or pink eye, is an eye allergy that often results in ocular itching, and I am excited patients will have this new treatment option," commented Gregg J. Berdy, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical... (PR Newswire)
STDs That Show on Your Face Aug 27, 2009
Shows up in the eyes ( pink eye ) and may cause blindness ... Aside from classic symptoms, Chlamydia may also end up infecting the eye (sometimes called pink eye or conjunctivitis). (Fox News)
Roadmap to Health Farmers' market Aug 26, 2009
There are plenty of shelled purple hull and pink eye peas, red onions, yellow onions, green tomatoes, red tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, okra, cayenne peppers, banana peppers and yellow squash. The fresh fruits include watermelon, peaches, and cantaloupe. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New kids, new kits: Kindergarteners get extra preparation Aug 16, 2009
Delger recommends parents keep children home if they have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher; a contagious disease like pink eye or strep; an undiagnosed rash; vomiting or diarrhea ... -- Keep a sick child at home if they have a fever of more than 100 degrees; have a contagious disease like strep or pink eye; have an undiagnosed rash; are vomiting or have diarrhea. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Ugly Truth Aug 11, 2009
LOL @ getting pink eye. Ok, of course, I have no idea what that means, but I m sure it s not good. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Textually Active Aug 8, 2009
The Real Rell - looking to get pink eye this weekend ... The Real Rell - looking to get pink eye this weekend ... The Real Rell - looking to get pink eye this weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Please Don't Crap in Our Sea Aug 6, 2009
From contracting the flu or pink eye, to jeopardizing millions of jobs and billions of dollars that rely on clean coasts, there are serious costs to inaction. . (CBS News)
Inspire's CEO to bow out Aug 2, 2009
Its nearly 250 workers are selling drugs to treat eye diseases such as pink eye and developing new medicines including a treatment for cystic fibrosis. Along the way, she developed a reputation as an advocate for Triangle nonprofits, businesses and entrepreneurs. (News & Observer)
Health briefs July 29 Jul 30, 2009
PPH expresscare centers also offer treatment for many common medical conditions including cold and flu, strep throat, allergies, ear infections, bladder infections, pink eye, skin conditions, minor injuries and health screenings and physical exams. Most services cost 59; if you are a member of a participating health plan, you may pay less. (North County Times)
Pollution Still a Hazard to U.S. Beaches Jul 30, 2009
Swimming in contaminated water causes hundreds of thousands of cases yearly of skin rash, pink eye and gastrointestinal diseases, reports CBS News correspondent Kelly Wallace. "What we saw this year is that we are not doing any better at addressing the sources of beach water pollution," Stoner told Wallace. (CBS News)
Report: Beach water quality still lags Jul 30, 2009
"From contracting the flu or pink eye, to jeopardizing millions of jobs and billions of dollars that rely on clean coasts, there are serious costs to inaction.". The report, compiled using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, looked at more than 6,000 beaches and found several states well above that national average of 7 percent. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Investors taking a close look at idea of urgent-care franchises Jul 13, 2009
Burger examines a patient complaining of pink eye. By Charisse Jones, USA TODAY At his Doctors Express center in Towson, Md. (USA Today -- Money)
Five Ways To Save Now On Healthcare Jul 12, 2009
By not really sick I mean if you have a simple ailment, such as pink eye, or an ear infection. So something very basic where you are pretty certain you know what it is. (CBS News)
Alcon Commences Phase 2 Clinical Trial of NovaBay's NVC-422 for Viral Conjunctivitis Jul 6, 2009
and HUENENBERG, Switzerland, July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcon, Inc. (NYSE: ) and its partner, NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE-AMEX: ), announced today that Alcon has begun treating patients in a Phase 2 clinical trial of NovaBay's patented lead Aganocide(R) compound, NVC-422, for viral conjunctivitis, a type of "pink eye". Conjunctivitis is a pervasive and painful condition that affects both adults and children, leading to more than four million doctor and emergency room visits in the... (PR Newswire)
Baby bullies leave parents in pain Jun 16, 2009
Miller also has been sickened with various illnesses that her son picked up at daycare, including strep throat, three rounds of pink eye, and a severe case of bronchitis that took months to treat. Never once did I imagine having a child would be hazardous to my health, she says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Travis Elementary to reopen Monday, but there won't be running water Jun 1, 2009
Several other students caught a stomach virus and pink eye. No other school experienced anything like this in the Houston area. (KHOU.com, TX)
Bausch & Lomb Tampa making new medication May 30, 2009
s Tampa facility is manufacturing a new treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis, the condition commonly known as pink eye. The company said Friday that the topical medication, called Besivance, has been approved by the. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Confident Kazmir eyeing turnaround May 20, 2009
Tidbits Catcher Dioner Navarro played for the first time after missing the past two games with pink eye. Navarro subbed into the game in the eighth inning, replacing Michel Hernandez, who went 1-2. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
12 more swine flu cases confirmed at Travis Elementary May 19, 2009
Not only are there swine flu cases, but parents talked of having kids home with fevers, strep throat, pink eye and stomach bugs. Cleaning crews will soon begin scrubbing down the entire building. (KHOU.com, TX)
Shields puts negativity behind him May 19, 2009
Tidbits Michel Hernandez started for the second straight game at catcher, because everyday catcher Dioner Navarro is suffering from pink eye. The Rays have scored at least three runs in 21 straight games, the longest such streak by any team in the American League this season. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Football: How Will the WAC Shape up In 2009 May 6, 2009
Plagued by both strep throat and pink eye immediately following the 2008 season, Lane emerged as a force to be reckoned throughout the spring, which included a 70 yard touchdown reception in the spring game. Spring recap: The defense, which carried the 2008 team, has been decimated by graduation. (SpartanThunder.com)
'No need to panic': Local health agencies plan for swine flu Apr 28, 2009
tammy wrote on Apr 27, 2009 2:06 PM:" You know I keep my kids home from school when he had pink eye and they told me to send him back to school after 24 hours even though the doctor said as long as he had drainage he was contagious. Of course I waited a full week until his pink eye was gone. But it would be nice if parents would keep their kids home when they are sick it not only gets their kids better but it keeps from spreading it back and forth to each other in school. ". osajia wrote on Apr... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
CDC: Few women screened for chlamydia Apr 17, 2009
Chlamydia can be passed to a newborn and can cause pneumonia and conjunctivitis, or pink eye. The CDC recommends yearly chlamydia testing of all sexually active women 25 or younger, older women who have a new sex partner or multiple sex partners, and all pregnant women. (MSNBC -- Health)
Oregon State shocks No. 12 California Apr 5, 2009
Fans wearing pink will be admitted for 2 and the first 100 fans will receive pink eye stickers and pom poms. Oregon State 5, California 4. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Incidence of Eye Infections Significantly Greater Among People Who Sleep While Wearing Contact Lenses, States Kevin Niksarli, MD of Manhattan Lasik Ce Apr 4, 2009
Contact lens-related infections can range from an annoying case of pink eye to more serious conditions, even some that can lead to blindness. When contact lenses remain in the eyes continuously for several days, the risk of these problems increases exponentially, comments Kevin Niksarli, MD, board certified medical director at Manhattan Lasik Center. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Walgreens clinics to offer free medical care for laid-off workers Apr 2, 2009
Common Conditions, such as seasonal allergies and pink eye. Skin Conditions, such as dry skin, poison ivy, minor skin infections and burns. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Take Care Health:Free services for jobless Apr 1, 2009
Those services include treatments for respiratory Illnesses, such as colds, sinus infections, bronchitis and strep throat; skin conditions, such as dry skin, poison ivy, and minor skin infections and burns; and other common conditions including seasonal allergies, urinary tract infections and pink eye. Take Care Health operates 11 clinics in the Philadelphia region. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Kazmir is up to speed Mar 30, 2009
Also in the game, Vladimir Guerrero returned to the Angels lineup after missing two games with pink eye and had a pair of doubles. Chris Denorfia hit a two-run home run in the ninth as the A's beat the Rockies, 7-6, in Phoenix to snap a 10-game skid. (Boston Globe)
Roundup: Hanley busts out, A's get off schnide Mar 30, 2009
returned to the Los Angeles lineup after missing two games with pink eye and had a pair of doubles. homered for the Angels. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Barbie artist Sheila Kyaw Mar 21, 2009
We've given her a lot of shimmer, with soft, sheer pink lips and smoky pink eye shadow. The original doll's eyes were very heavily stylized. (AZCentral -- Style)
Tribe looking for more from Dellucci Mar 21, 2009
He also missed a day with pink eye. But Dellucci has had some positives on the field. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Health in a Minute [Clinic] Mar 20, 2009
Arnold said each clinic is staffed by board-certified nurse practitioners, and serves patients 18 months and older for common illnesses including but not limited to: allergies (ages 6 and up), bronchitis (10-65), ear infections, pink eye, sinus infections (5 and up), and strep throat, as well as common skin infections such as impetigo or poison ivy (5 and up). The clinic also diagnoses more serious conditions, such as flu and mononucleosis, and refers patients to the appropriate doctor should... (Beacon Villager, MA)
Inspire narrows losses but will cut jobs Mar 4, 2009
Inspire said strong sales of AzaSite, a pink eye medicine it launched in 2007, helped it grow sales. The company also saw increased revenue from Restasis, a dry eye treatment. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Sheep and Goat Disease Treatments, Preventions Outlined (5) Mar 1, 2009
There are no effective vaccines available to prevent pink eye. In some cases, the use of eye medications containing antibiotics may be helpful to treat the disease, Schoenian says. (Agri-View, WI)
Velez to see time in outfield Feb 24, 2009
Giants skipper wants slimmer Sandoval; Lincecum battles pink eye ... Tim Lincecum, who left Sunday's workout early with a case of pink eye, was feeling fine and remains scheduled to start against Cleveland. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
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"Mose, the manHe may be the resident rug maker, but Mose is also the Et Cetera Shoppe's resident volunteer. Known by many and loved by all, he is a fixture at the downtown thrift store. Those who work with him say that they are lucky to know him. And Mose himself knows he's lucky to be there.His life has been anything but smooth sailing. He has survived colon cancer, a six-centimeter aneurysm near his heart, triple bypass surgery, and the removal of both his tonsils and appendix at the same... (Freeman Courier, SD)
Cleveland Clinic To Partner With CVS MinuteClinic Feb 14, 2009
MinuteClinic treats common family ailments, such as allergies, bronchitis, pink eye, sinus infections, swimmer's ear, minor skin infections and rashes. The clinics also offer various health screenings, pregnancy tests, suture removal and vaccinations. (MSNBC)
Community newsletter: Emergency pharmacy help program will move Feb 13, 2009
Saturday, February 13, 1999 3:00 AM CST. By Michelle Olley O.P. Director. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Sheep and Goat Diseases Outlined From A to Z (15) Feb 9, 2009
Schoenian describes pink eye as a highly contagious disease resulting from several different infective agents. An animal's eyes become irritated, pink and watery, and the disease will usually complete its course in three weeks, she says. (Agri-View, WI)
Is your job making you sick? Feb 8, 2009
I ve been sick (stomach flu then cold then pink eye) for almost a month straight now. I don t stay home - I can t afford it, there is nobody to cover for me if I m sick, and I figure if I m getting sick, all the other kids are already getting sick anyway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
VIDEO: CVS MinuteClinic prescribes fast relief Feb 8, 2009
The facility additionally offers treatment for people who are suffering from common allergies, ear infections, pink eye, sinus infections, swimmers ear and upper respiratory infections. We provide flu vaccines and we can diagnose the flu and mononucleosis, Foley said. (Weymouth News, MA)
Chandler schools hope to raise $1million for new clinic Feb 7, 2009
Among the biggest improvements would be isolating children with infectious diseases, such as pink eye and rashes such as chicken pox and scabies, from other children. In the current setup, children suspected of having infectious ailments must wait outside in a cold or hot courtyard, depending on the time of year. (AZCentral -- News)
