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Ohio Director of Revenue CB1047rw - Southern Ohio - $ 80 to $ 90 K (per year)
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:26:00 GMT
Director of Revenue - 60+ bed psych hospital in southern Ohio seeks Director of Revenue with seven plus years experience to supervise Patient Accounting department. Salary range - $80-90k. To regist...


Innovative Drugs-of-Abuse Testing System Announced By Philips And Concateno

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST
Concateno plc, Europe's largest provider of drug and alcohol testing programmes, and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) have today announced an innovative handheld drugs-of-abuse detection device. Concateno-Philips pioneering system will make testing for drugs such as cocaine and heroin quicker, simpler and easier enabling immediate point-of-care drug test results, similar to current alcohol tests.

Lower Alcohol Limit Needed To Reduce Deaths On Our Roads, Says British Medical Association
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:00:00 PST
Commenting on the launch of the Road Safety Compliance consultation published today (Thursday, 20th November 2008), BMA Head of Science and Ethics, Dr Vivienne Nathanson said: "There are a number of sensible ideas in this consultation which if adopted will help improve the nation's road safety. "It is particularly encouraging that the Government intends to investigate the impact of drugs on driving, as well as initiate a major awareness campaign on the issue.

Discovery Of Extensive Use Of Illicit Alcohol
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00:00 PST
The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report released by the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP).

Overuse Of Narcotics And Barbiturates May Make Migraine Worse
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
A team of researchers led by investigators at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has determined that certain commonly-prescribed medications may have the unintended consequence of increasing the frequency of migraine attacks. This important finding could alter the way doctors prescribe migraine medicines.

California Dental Hygienists Urge Greater Awareness Of "Meth Mouth" As An Early Indicator Of Abuse
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST
With methamphetamine addiction continuing to skyrocket, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) today called on the public to understand that decaying teeth can be one of the first warning signs that a family member or loved one is abusing the drug.

Free Nicotine Patches Now Available To Massachusetts Veterans And Their Families
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PST
The Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced a nicotine patch giveaway for Massachusetts veterans, their family members, and survivors who want to quit smoking.

 


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