Almost 85% of American adults agree with the statement “Generic medications are as effective as brand-name prescription drugs,” according to the MRI Spring 2004 Survey of the American Consumer. However, only 36% of consumers report they prefer alternative medicine to traditional medical practices.
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Provocative Ad Campaign Talks Tough To Gay Men About Drug Use & HIV.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health’s HIV Prevention Program today launched a new, confrontational media campaign aimed at educating the city’s gay population about the alarming increase in HIV infections associated with crystal meth (methamphetamine) use.
Ophthalmic Physicians Focus On Hispanic Children.
Almost 90 percent of Hispanic children ages 10 to 17 years who participated in a 30-day crossover study wearing prescription eyeglasses with Transitions Lenses and regular, clear lenses preferred the benefits of Transitions Lenses over clear lenses.
‘Pégate’ For Breast Cancer Research.
Even though Hispanic women have lower rates of breast cancer compared to non-Hispanic white women or African-American women, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanics.
Roche Diagnostics Hispanic Initiative.
Roche Diagnostics hosted a series of health fairs in the Hispanic community to raise awareness about diabetes and provide information that can help people with diabetes manage their disease.
