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1. Winn-Dixie appoints new pharmacy executive
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 21, 2008
Winn-Dixie appointed three new executives, including John Fegan, who will serve as vice president of pharmacy. Fegan will oversee the company's in-store pharmacies, which number more than 400 throughout the South. Progressive Grocer (07/21)
2. U.S. doctor warns iced tea can increase kidney-stone risk
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 23, 2008
Iced tea may increase the risk of kidney stones, one doctor says. Dr. John Milner says the high amount of oxalate in the beverage is responsible for the increased risk. United Press International (07/22)
3. Large retail chains compete in generic-drug market
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 18, 2008
Retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreen and Kmart are using their buying power to help cut prescription drug costs for consumers. They also are competing with each other to garner the lion's share of the generic-drug market. New York Daily News (07/17)
4. Study: Tea, not coffee, protects brain
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 18, 2008
Drinking two to three cups of black tea a day can reduce the risk of developing early signs of dementia by almost 50%. The study did not find the same protective results with coffee, meaning it's unlikely that caffeine is the beneficial ingredient. Telegraph (London) (07/17)
5. Pharmacies fill more prescriptions, report thriving business
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 18, 2008
A pharmacy trends report released by FMI shows that the median percentage of sales from generic prescription drugs is up and that pharmacies' median gross margins have increased. A Giant Eagle executive says the report shows "that pharmacy in the grocery industry is healthy and continuing to show uptrends in sales, while also showing some improvements in efficiencies." Drug Store News (free registration) (07/17)
6. Weight gain in young women tied to Internet, sleep and alcohol
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 24, 2008
A new study suggests that girls and young women who spend too much time on the Internet are more likely to be overweight. The study also linked too little sleep and regular alcohol consumption to a higher body mass index. Yahoo! (07/23)
7. More than a quarter of Americans are obese, CDC says
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 18, 2008
The percentage of obese adults in the U.S. increased from just under 24% to 25.6% between 2005 and 2007, the CDC said Thursday. Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee had the highest rates, while Colorado had the lowest, agency researchers found. The findings indicate that the U.S. should intensify efforts to address the issue "at the national, state and local levels," a CDC official said. Reuters (07/17)
8. Telemedicine clinics come to Wal-Marts in Texas
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 23, 2008
Wal-Mart Stores locations in the Houston area will begin offering telemedicine clinics that give patients direct contact with a physician via a two-way video connection. The Walk-in Telemedicine Health Care clinics will be staffed by paramedics, who will be the physical "hands" of the physician on the other end of the video connection. Healthcare IT News (07/21)
9. Make small changes to incorporate more fiber
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 22, 2008
Soluble fiber helps control blood sugar and regulate appetite while insoluble fiber aids in maintaining a healthy digestive system. Switching to whole-wheat bread, snacking on almonds, using more beans and brown rice, and increasing fruit and vegetable intake can make a big difference in daily fiber intake. North Shore News (Rosemere, Quebec) (07/20)
10. Physicians urge treatment for pre-diabetes
FMI Pharmacy dailyLead | Jul 23, 2008
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has released new recommendations to improve diagnosis and treatment of pre-diabetes, including advocating lifestyle changes as a first line of treatment. The group also recommends that medical providers address cardiovascular problems such as blood pressure during diagnosis. USA TODAY (07/22)
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