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Pregnancy & Rheumatic Disease

Posted Wednesday, April 1, 2015

For years, women with rheumatic disease have been discouraged and/or advised not to get pregnant. We now know that with careful medical and obstetric management most women can have a successful pregnancy. If your patient(s) with rheumatic disease are considering pregnancy here are a few guidelines of what women should know about pregnancy and rheumatic disease.

Colon Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life

Posted Monday, March 2, 2015

In 2015 it is estimated that about 136,830 people are predicted to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the US, and about 50,310 people are predicted to die of the disease. Colon cancer ranks as third most deadly cancer in the US. However, colon cancer is considered to be one of the most preventable and treatable cancers if caught early. In fact, the combination of regular screenings and lifestyle changes can decrease your risk.

Who is CuraScript SD

Posted Monday, February 23, 2015

Your Speciality Distributor of Choice. CuraScript SD provides customized business solutions and access to specialty pharmaceuticals for healthcare providers. Anchored by Express Scripts? integrated specialty services, our commitment to patient care and passion for personal service is unmatched ? it is the CuraScript SD advantage.

New Enhancement to Serve You Better

Posted Saturday, February 21, 2015

CuraScript SD is pleased to introduce several new enhancements to better serve our customers. Effective Monday, February 23, 2015, CuraScript SD is rolling out our new brand identity.

Wear Red 2015

Posted Friday, February 6, 2015

Join the nationwide movement and learn how you can educate your patients and women in your life on how to decrease their risk of heart disease. Although, there has been a lot of attention regarding Women?s Heart Health, there are many women who are unaware of how to decrease their risk. Here are seven ways to help control your risk for heart disease

Get More Done in 2015

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2015

A NEW YEAR. A FRESH START. Opportunities for Growth and Improvement Whether seeking to develop or augment personal or professional skills, one thing remains true, finding time to focus on newly set goals is challenging. By changing a few of your daily routines you can maximize your time and become more efficient throughout your work day.

New Year, New You; How to Finally Achieve Your New Year's Resolution

Posted Monday, January 5, 2015

ACHIEVE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS IN THE NEW YEAR Losing Weight Takes Commitment, and a Plan of Action There are many reasons why the beginning of a new year is the most popular time for setting weight loss goals. Weight loss is ranked as the number one New Year?s resolution among Americans. Considering that many American?s resolve to lose weight in the New Year and 78.6 million are obese, less than one third are successful at achieving their goals. Losing weight not only takes commitment, but also a plan of action.

Cervical Cancer Screening Month

Posted Thursday, January 1, 2015

IMPORTANCE OF PAP TESTING Cervical Cancer is the 2nd Most Common Cancer for Women In the United States there are 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer each year. While the prevalence of cervical cancer has dropped greatly in the last 40 years, there are, on average 4,000 deaths from cervical cancer each year. Cervical cancer is considered to be a mid-life cancer, more than half of those diagnosed are between 35 and 55 years old, it is rare for anyone under 20 to develop cervical cancer. Women should begin regular screening starting when they reach 21.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted Monday, December 1, 2014

ITS MORE THAN JUST THE WINTER BLUES Use the Information Below to Help Shake Off SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that is specific to a certain time of year. SAD usually begins in the fall and lasts through the early spring, and it?s more severe than the winter blues that many people feel when the weather gets cooler.While there is no set causes for SAD, most believe the causes to be related to the shorter days and changes to the circadian rhythm.

Take Action Against Pancreatic Cancer

Posted Friday, November 14, 2014

210,000 PEOPLE DIAGNOSED IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS 92% of Those Diagnosed Will Pass Away in the First Year Pancreatic cancer is one of the top four deadly cancers, and is one of the few cancers whose prognosis hasn?t improved over the past 25 years. The Pancreas is a gland that sits behind your stomach and above your small intestine. The pancreas is responsible for both producing enzymes that help with digestion, and producing the hormones used to regulate blood sugar. As of today there are very few options for screening with pancreatic cancer, routine screenings are not advised because they have not shown to increase the survival rate of those with cancer.