Summertime Safety & Serenity
When schools close their doors for the summer, kids are released from the shackles of homework and tests to enjoy months of action-packed, nonstop fun. Summer reminds me of my weeklong Boy Scout summer camp experience at dear ole’ Treasure
Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Nearly 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease daily, with an average of one death occurring every 40 seconds. An estimated 7.1 million Americans have experienced a heart attack during their lifetimes. Those who survive a heart attack often go on
How You Can Help Texas Tornado Victims
If you want to provide assistance, the Red Cross can be reached at 800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) or redcross.org. One fast option to help provide disaster relief is to text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. An aerial image taken Sunday,
10 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Your Blood Tests
Typical routine blood tests include the complete blood count, also called CBC, to measure your red and white blood cell numbers as well as hemoglobin and other numbers. This test can uncover anemia, infection, and even cancer of the blood. Another
Treating Gum Disease Might Help Prostate Symptoms
By Robert Preidt FRIDAY, May 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Treating gum disease may help reduce symptoms of prostate inflammation, which can make urination difficult, a small study suggests. Previous research has shown a link between gum disease and prostate inflammation
Hand Grip Could Predict Heart Health
Researchers are considering a simple, low-tech screening test that may predict your risk for death,heart attack or stroke: the strength of your hand. A new study of approximately 140,000 patients ages 35 to 70 from 17 countries indicates that grip strength is a reliable indicator of death from any
How To Prevent Hearing Loss
Researchers are testing the use of vitamin supplements in preventing hearing loss. So far, it looks promising. For more information, visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/286408.php
DFW 2014 PurpleStride
Our Team Had A Great Time At The DFW 2014 PurpleStride! The Trinity Apothecary team participated in the DFW 2014 PurpleStride to raise funding and awareness for the fight against Pancreatic Cancer. What a better way to begin the weekend than with a
Tramadol DEA C-IV Classification
Tramadol DEA C-IV Classification Please be advised that on July 2, 2014, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published in the Federal Register the final rule placing Tramadol into schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act. This rule becomes effective on August 18,
Guidance on Part D Coverage of Hospice Drugs
CMS has issued a final memo providing guidance for Part D sponsors and hospices as it relates to payment for drugs for hospice beneficiaries in 2014. The effective date of this policy clarification is May 1, 2014 and will be