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FDA Warns Consumers About Fake Tamiflu Online
The FDA warned consumers Thursday to be alert for websites selling a fake "generic" version of the flu drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
Electronic Medical Records: Costly, But May Save Lives (CME/CE)
Two new studies of electronic medical records (EMRs) have come to different conclusions
FDA Suspends Rotarix vaccine
The FDA is temporarily suspending use of Rotarix rotavirus vaccine due to viral contamination of the vaccine.
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U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health; Women's Guide to Staying Healthy
9/7/2011 ... New 67 page online booklet to help women of all ages understand their health needs better.
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PNA – Getting the Word Out: Bob Knutzen on Ventura County’s KKZZ AM 1400
5/16/2011 ... Bob Knutzen's KKZZ AM 1400 Interview - May 13, 2011
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PNA Public Service Announcement: 30 Second Spot for Media
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PNA Earns Recognition from NIH as Reliable Pituitary Content Provider
2/23/2011 ... Healthfinder uses thorough selection criteria to evaluate organizations, and they have chosen to spotlight the PNA for our work to spread the news on pituitary issues.
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May 2011 – Update on Acromegaly Patient Tanya Angus
6/2/2011 ... Las Vegas, NV - We've been following the story of Tanya Angus, a woman battling gigantism.
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Dr. Kelly Interview w/ KABC-TV Ch. 7 about Pituitary Disorders
11/8/2010 ... Researchers believe there may be millions of people with unexplained symptoms who are being misdiagnosed. Doctors say problems with the brain's pituitary gland are more common than most people think.
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Pituitary Network Association Board of Governors
4/15/2010 ... What is the Board of Governors ?
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PNA Board Member Dr. Lewis Blevins Featured on Webcast
2/9/2010 ... Internet radio interview with Dr. Lewis Blevins, the Medical Director at the California Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF, entitled “Pituitary Disorders: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.”
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View Our Latest HIGHLIGHTS eNewsletter OnLine
6/1/2010 ... Get a glimpse of our HIGHLIGHTS monthly magazine - bringing you the latest in pituitary related issues and news
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Speaking Event: Essentials of Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Disorders and Mental Health
2/8/2010 ... On February 3, Robert Knutzen and Linda Rio presented on, "Essentials of Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Disorders and Mental Health".
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Press Release: Emory University Hospital One of Few To Obtain New 3-D Endoscope for Pituitary Tumors
12/7/2009 ... Beginning in December, Emory will be able to treat patients suffering from pituitary tumors with the 3-D stereoscopic vision system, manufactured by VisionSense, which will allow surgeons to remove pituitary tumors more accurately and safely.
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PNA NEWS FLASH - Television Interview: Challenges of Diagnosing and Treating Pituitary Tumors
9/4/2009 ... Pituitary Patient Guillermo Huesca and Dr. Jorge H. Mestman discuss challenges of pituitary tumors on Los Angeles Community. The Spanish language interview was conducted in Los Angeles and aired Sunday, September 6th.
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Documentary About Acromegaly Aired On TLC, March 14.
3/5/2010 ... The Learning Channel aired a documentary on Sunday, March 14th at 8:00pm (PST) about three acromegaly patients, including Tanya Angus. The TV special called "Help, I'm Turning Into A Giant" focused on the extreme health challenges of the 31 year old acromegalic.
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Take the TEN BUCK CHALLENGE !
8/17/2009 ... We wish to thank you in advance for your participation in our "Ten Buck Challenge" campaign. Please keep the quest going!
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Undetected Pituitary Tumors Cause Debilitating Disease
11/1/2008 ... Radiologic images, MRI studies and autopsy reports show that one in five people worldwide has a pituitary tumor.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Pituitary Patients: One Physician’s Viewpoint
11/1/2008 ... Hypopituitarism, characterized by one or more partial or complete deficiencies of anterior pituitary hormones, is far more common than believed.
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Press Release: Paris Hilton on the PNA’s new campaign: “That’s Hot!”
4/10/2005 ... A Hollywood sex symbol has joined the Pituitary Network Association's campaign.
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VIDEO: TODAY Show/MSNBC - Robert Knutzen appears with acromegaly patient, Tanya Angus
6/23/2009 ... June 23 - Tanya Angus, 30, has acromegaly; a pituitary disorder that causes uncontrolled growth
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The Maybe, Possibly, Still Debatable Uncertain Interpretation of Clinically Significant Pituitary Tumors
12/2/2008 ... A regrettable and deliberately vague definition of “clinically significant” in relation to pituitary adenomas is stubbornly clinging on in daily medical practice, causing irreparable harm to patients, families and society in general.
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PNA Public Service Announcement
12/16/2010 ... We would like to profusely thank Larry Janss, the president of Regenerate Films and the School of the Pacific Islands for making this PSA possible.
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Press Release: Sandeep Kunwar, M.D. Joins PNA Board Of Governors
2/26/2009 ... "Dr. Kunwar has served on the PNA Board of Directors for many years and we are honored to have him transition over to our distinguished Board of Governors." states Knutzen.
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Dr. M. Sean Grady Joins PNA Board of Governors
11/18/2008 ... Dr. M. Sean Grady, Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery / Neurosurgeon in Chief at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, has joined the PNA Board of Governors.
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Press Release: PNA Unveils the “Hidden Culprit” Behind a Multitude of Symptoms
Press Release: PNA Unveils the “Hidden Culprit” Behind a Multitude of Symptoms
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PNA Praises Revised Human Growth Hormone Bill
5/1/2008 ... The PNA was instrumental in changing the language of a U.S. Senate Bill that would have restricted the availability of hGH to children born without the capacity to internally produce their own hGH.
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Somatuline® Depot (lanreotide) indicated for the long-term treatment of acromegaly
2/26/2009 ... Somatuline® Depot (lanreotide) is indicated for the long-term treatment of acromegaly in patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or radiation, and for patients who cannot tolerate surgery or radiation.
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