| Hidden Symptoms of GERD
Nearly half of all Americans suffer from gastroesphageal reflux disease, with the biggest symptom being heartburn. But there are other symptoms of gerd that may cause misdiagnosis. KPLC's Laila Morcos has more on the disease and what to look for. General Vascular and Thoracic Surgeon Ronald Kober is the answer to many patient's prayers. "At least 40 to 50 percent of Americans suffer from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease," says Dr. Kober. Heartburn is the most common symptom of gerd. But about 20 percent of people with acid reflux have no symptoms of heartburn. "Frequently they're misdiagnosed as having upper respiratory tract infections, asthma and sinusitis," says Dr. Kober, which can be very dangerous. He says, "It can lead to significant complications, ulcerations and internal bleeding.")) Dr.
Schering-Plough Reports Financial Results for 2006 Fourth Quarter ...
KENILWORTH, N.J., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) today reported financial results for the 2006 fourth quarter and full year. "We registered strong performance both for the recent quarter and for 2006," said Fred Hassan, chairman and CEO. "After three full years of progress under the Action Agenda, Schering-Plough is doing what we set out to do -- deliver a solid record of performance while continuing an extraordinary transformation." He added, "We have been achieving successes across all major fronts. We have been growing the top line, maintaining financial discipline and driving higher earnings. Our organization is becoming stronger, more efficient and more resilient. Our research pipeline is progressing. In 2007, we look forward to further advances in becoming the long-term, high-performance company of our aspirations." For the 2006 fourth quarter, the company reported net income available to common shareholders of $182 million or 12 cents per share on a GAAP basis.
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Trails center work transforms Casper man
He'd speak softly in public and sometimes rely on friends to start conversations in social situations.That was before he got a job at Casper's National Historical Interpretive Trails Center.Nearly four years of greeting visitors and giving tours has transformed Creger into an outgoing person who's eager to chat with strangers, whether at the trails center or on the Las Vegas Strip. "At first, I was kind of nervous about it," he said of his job at the center. "After I got into it, it turned out I really liked it."Creger, 47, has arthrogryposis, a condition that is similar to severe arthritis, without the pain. It contorts limbs and limits movement, and in Creger's case, forces him to use a wheelchair and rely on the help of others for tasks such as getting dressed or eating. He's had the condition from birth.Prior to the job, Creger was self conscious about his condition and not very receptive to meeting new people, said his father, John Creger."He always felt that people looked at him and stared at him," John Creger said.
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