Submitted by Scott on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:27am
This year many popular brand-name drugs will become available in generic form. Are they as good?
The Food and Drug Administration approves both brand-name and generic drugs. The two medicines are identical in
- active ingredient(s), strength, quality, safety, and how they work;
- required lab testing to prove they are absorbed 80% - 125% as well as the original (the average tends to be 96% - 104%);
- manufacturing standards that ensure consistency and purity.
Brand-name and generic drugs are different in
Submitted by Scott on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:31am
Source: SeriousIllness.org
In casual musings, a long-time hospice nurse blogged her list of common end-of-life regrets. While these are by no means the only ones we've seen, they do ring true for many who are experienced in end-of-life care. Consider using them as inspiration to engage in reflection. What can you do NOW to be sure YOU don't have any of these regrets?
Submitted by Scott on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 9:46pm
Submitted by Scott on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 12:44pm
With Veteran's Day around the corner, we wanted to point out the range of benefits available to those who served our country in uniform. It doesn't matter how long the veteran has been out of the military. All who were honorably discharged can apply. Spouses are eligible too, even if they are divorced or the veteran has died.
The Veterans Administration (VA) medical benefits package can include
