Police Get Help to Stop Doctor Shopping

Police Get Help To Stop Doctor Shopping

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ALTOONA, BLAIR COUNTY – Doctor's going through medical school are warned about "doctor shopping", but police say it's still a major problem happening in central Pennsylvania almost every day. Police, pharmacists … Donald Beckstead's a doctor in …
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Stars turn out for Winehouse Foundation

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It was the first major fundraiser for the charity, which was set up following the singer's death to help young people struggling with homelessness, drug abuse and alcohol problems. Dionne Bromfield. Credit: Ian West, PA. Paloma Faith. Credit: Ian West …
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Newsmaker: Dr. Neil Capretto

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Occupation: Medical director at Gateway Rehab, a nonprofit based in Moon that treats adults and youths for alcohol and drug addictions at 20 locations in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Background: Certifications in psychiatry and addiction psychiatry …
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Panel recommends routine HIV tests for teens, adults

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Also, a landmark study published last year found that giving people anti-AIDS drugs reduces their ability to spread the infection by 96%, leading doctors to talk of "treatment as prevention." Other research shows that people who know they have HIV …
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