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For the millions of people who rely on prescription medica-tions every day, the day when a drug faces generic competition isone many circle on their calendars. That’s because generic pre-scriptions are often significantly less expensive than brand namemedications, and consumers are able to save substantial amountsof money once a brand name drug faces generic competition.

But many men and women currently taking a brand name pre-scription might be quick to point out that, while generic medica-tions cost less, brand name prescriptions often rise in price in themonths before they face generic competition. Such was the find-ings of a 2011 study from the AARP Public Policy Institute thatexamined the 217 brand name drugs most commonly used bypeople in Medicare. Prices of drugs facing generic competition in2010 rose by an average of nearly 14 percent in 2009, anincrease that was nearly twice the amount of all other drugs. Sowhile drugs might be more affordable once they can be pur-chased generically, consumers can expect brand name drug man-ufacturers to drastically increase their prices in the months prior

to facing generic competition, as the manufacturers are, in a way,looking for one last big revenue score before their patents expire.

That’s a troublesome reality for anyone taking a brand nameprescription, but especially so for older men and women livingon fixed incomes. Though drug manufacturers aren’t likely tochange their practices, there are still ways people can reduce pre-scription medication costs.

• Ask for generics. If there are generic alternatives to brand name medications available, always ask a physician for those medications instead of their more expensive brand name counterparts. Don’t just assume a physician will prescribe generics. Sometimes doctors prescribe brand namemedications despite the availability of cheaper and equally effective generic medications.•“Test drive” a drug first. Just because a doctor prescribes a drug doesn’t mean the patient will respond to that drug.

REDUCINGPRESCRIPTION MEDICATION COSTS

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Many men and women find they are too sensitive to a given medication and stop taking it after just a few days. Unfortunately, they paid for a fullprescription and cannot return the pills they don’t plan to use. Individuals who have a history of sensitivity tomedications should “test drive” a drug first, ordering just a few pills or asking a physician for samples to see how well the body handles them. This won’t necessarily matter for people with flat-dollar copayments (you will essentially have to pay twocopayments if the drug proveseffective), but those without such a plan can save themselves some money if medication does not work out.• Buy in bulk. Men and women who have been taking a certain medication for a long time and expect to keep taking it might want to consider buying the medicine in bulk. This can save money; just make sure pillspurchased won’t surpass their expiration date before you take them.• Inquire about combination medications. Sometimes medications used to treat the same condition can be purchased as combination pills. This will only require one prescription instead of two. On a similar note, men and women taking

medications for two different conditions mightalso be able to take just one medication thattreats both conditions. For instance, someblood pressure medications haveproven effective at treating other con-ditions as well. But don’t experi-ment on your own. Consult yourphysician about your medicationsand ask if any of them can beused to effectively serve double-duty and save you money.

• Look for programs that offer relief. There areprograms that offer some relief with regards topaying for prescription medications.

Discuss such plans with aphysician to determineyour eligibility, which might be determined byyour age or currentprescriptions.

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TThe Lantern of Lenoir City Alzheimer’s Memory CareCenter of Excellence has opened and completesMorning Pointe’s ten-acre senior living campusin Lenoir City, TN. The new 5-million dollarfree-standing, state-of-the-art community fea-tures 40 apartments in a 33,000-square-footbuilding specifically constructed and designedfor seniors with Alzheimer’s and other memorycare disorders.

Carefully selected and themed life enrichmentareas depicting nostalgic scenes of the past andfamiliar landscapes in east Tennessee, alongwith countless photographs capturing the historyof Lenoir City adds to Morning Pointe’s“Meaningful Day” programming. This approachis based on Morning Pointe’s extensive record in the field andthe latest in Alzheimer’s research focusing on each resident’sinterests and life experiences, allowing for a “personalized”

versus a “one size fits all” life enrichment program. The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City

provides 24-hour care, clinical oversight bylicensed nurses, assistance with activities of dailyliving and well-balanced, nutritious meals. Otherservices and amenities include medication man-agement, transportation, a beauty/barber shopand an enclosed courtyard, as well as a broadrange of care and assistance based upon individ-ual needs.

Located off Town Creek Road East onMorning Pointe Drive, adjacent to the existingMorning Pointe Assisted Living community andbehind Fort Loudoun Medical Center, TheLantern is situated near medical services, shop-

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AA Farragut businesswoman, Pamela Bull, is pioneering acompletely safe allergy treatment series, one of only twosuch LZR7 lasers available in the state, the other being inNashville. That could be good news for Knoxvillians, sincethe metro area has been named the spring allergy capital ofthe country by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of Americathis year.

Bull of 3D Laser Allergy Relief, 11416 Grigsby ChapelRoad said "The LZR7 Laser actually balances the nervousand immune systems and helps the body move itself to ahealthier state ... and the LZR7 balancing is completely safefor all ages."

Until now the tests to determine allergies have been asso-ciated with a painful scratch test, allergy shots and countlessprescriptions and over the counter medications. All that haschanged with LZR7 Allergy Relief Laser Treatments. Theallergy laser introduces allergens to the skin and simultane-

ously treats any reactions. Children and their parents really likethe fact this treatment is painless.

"There's no painful scratch tests or needles," Bull said. "Bythe time you go through the 13 treatment program, you havebeen tested for nearly 100,000 different allergens, and there isan 88 to 90 percent patient satisfaction rate, which is higherthan what your allergy shots are," she added.

For more information or to set up an appointment, call 865-705-4305 or visit the website www.3dlaserallergyrelief.com.

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NHC FARRAGUTPART OF THE COMMUNITY FOR 14 YEARS

NNHC Place Assisted Living has now beena part of the Farragut community for 14years.

We pride ourselves in participating inservice clubs and organizations that giveback to our community.

The assisted living provides a comfort-able and secure lifestyle for the senioradult. You have no worries of lawn main-tenance, housekeeping or grocery shop-ping. Nursing staff is on site 24 hoursdaily. Transportation is provided fivedays a week for all medical appoint-ments.

Our Activity Staff will help you staybusy with trips, shopping, bridge games, or just socializing ... it is your choice.

Assisted Living is a solution for families with loved ones no longer safe alone at home. Stop by and visit us at NHC Assisted Living.

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Our Health Care delivery system is inneed of new ideas. Southeast Retained

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• School, sports, and annual physicals

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SSince 1952, the practice now known as Drs. Campbell,Cunningham, Taylor & Haun has continued to lead the area in comprehensive eye care. With the recent addition ofGregory Everett, O.D., to itsRenaissance Farragut office, the prac-tice has grown to five board-certifiedophthalmologists, four optometristsand four certified opticians.

Residents of West Knoxville,Loudon County, and Roane Countycan rely on the Farragut office as aprimary location for eye care. StartingAugust 1st of this year, Dr. Everettwill be on site full-time, Mondaythrough Friday. Farragut office patients can also continueto receive the same excellent eye care offered by surgeonsDrs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun. This state-of-the-art facility is beautifully decorated with a remarkable

saltwater aquarium overlooking the optical shop. Dr. Everett accepts this position after serving in the

military as a Marine Sergeant, graduating at the top of hisclass, and excelling as an intern withDrs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun. Described as “one of thebrightest shining stars” in the internprogram, Dr. Everett earned the admiration of his patients, who appreciate his calm, thoughtful manner, and of the staff, who respecthis breadth of knowledge. Dr. Everettwill focus on providing top-qualityprimary care to patients at the

Farragut office.“We are fully committed to the Farragut area,” says

Leslie B. Cunningham, M.D. “By building a top-notchfacility and now with a full-time optometrist, we know that

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we can offer our patients convenience along with the comprehensive eye care that Drs. Campbell, Cunningham,Taylor & Haun is known for.”

The addition of Dr. Gregory Everett opens a tremendousamount of appointment times at the convenient office of Drs.Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun. To schedule anappointment with Dr. Everett, contact the Farragut office at865-934-1700. Patients can learn more about the practice

online at www.ccteyes.com.Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, P.C., is a

fully-equipped eye care practice with locations in Knoxville,Farragut, Maryville, Sevierville and LaFollette. The practiceis celebrating 60 years in the Knoxville area providing state-of-the-art eye care, including treatment and surgery for avariety of eye conditions, such as, cataracts, diabetic, glau-coma and more.

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AAs millions of Americans hit the beach this summer,Dr. David Hawk, DPM, Tennessee Foot & Ankle Clinic,a member of the American College of Foot and AnkleSurgeons, shares these safety tips:

1. Wear shoes to protect your feet from puncture woundsand cuts caused by sea shells, broken glass and other sharpobjects. Don't go in the water if your skin gets cut - bacte-ria in oceans and lakes can cause infection.

2. Remember that a jellyfish washed up on the beach canstill sting if you step on it. If their tentacles stick to thefoot or ankle, remove them, but protect your hands fromgetting stung too. Vinegar, meat tenderizer or baking sodareduce pain and swelling.

3. Feet get sunburn too. Don't forget to apply sunscreento the tops and bottoms of your feet.

4. Sand, sidewalks and paved surfaces get hot in thesummer sun. Wear shoes to protect your soles from gettingburned, especially if you have diabetes.

5. Walking, jogging and playing sports on soft, uneven

surfaces like sand frequently leads to arch pain, heel pain,ankle sprains and other injuries.

6. The 20 million Americans with diabetes face seriousfoot safety risks at the beach. Diabetics should alwayswear shoes to the beach, and remove them regularly tocheck for foreign objects like sand and shells that cancause sores, ulcers and infections.

For treatment of beach related foot injuries, contactTennessee Foot & Ankle Clinic at 865-986-2700.

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There is something growing in the West Knoxville andFarragut area – a new business, Volunteer Pharmacy, start-ed near the end of 2011. Volunteer Pharmacy has seennothing but solid growth in the amount of people trustingthem to accurately fill their prescriptions.

“It was always a dream of ours to open our own phar-macy.” said Chad Frost, referring to he and his wifeCamilla. “We always wanted to have more interaction withthe customer.” He pauses, then adds, “To have moreopportunity to provide as much time as the customerneeds. It’s a trust thing. Our customers feel welcome here.This is where we make the time, discuss the medicine andeven visit with the customer.”

Volunteer Pharmacy is a family run business. Chad andhis wife Camilla are the two registered pharmacists assist-ing customers. Chad graduated from University ofTennessee and Camilla from Auburn University. Bothhold Doctor of Pharmacy degrees.

At a time when the public has to watch their pennies,one might think they need to go to the big box chainpharmacies to get the lower price. “Not so.” said Frost,“In fact, many, many of our prices meet or beat thoseof the chain stores. When you own your own phar-macy, you get to set the prices. It is just more per-sonal all the way. The public has responded wellgiving us a solid increase every month we’vebeen open.”

Volunteer Pharmacy also compounds medicineexactly as prescribed by the patient’s physician.There may be a need for a medicine that isn’tmade. That’s when Frost may combine the dif-ferent drugs to exact patient requirements. Thesedays the patient may be a human or even an animal.Frost also works with many local veterinarians fortheir furry patient’s requirements.

A fast part of Volunteer Pharmacy’s growth has beensupplying the public with durable medical goods such aswalkers or canes to nebulizers for airway and breathingconcerns and diabetic items. As well as the items theystock, they can order any of 500 items with next daydelivery.

Some people have concerns about the fast changingnational health care market and how those changes mayaffect them or their insurance. Chad and Camilla Frost arestaying current on any changes coming. With their experi-ence, customers will find answers to any questions theymay have. They will find a trusting experience atVolunteer Pharmacy, where the time is taken to discussany questions a customer might have.

Volunteer Pharmacy is conveniently located at 10420Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. They may be reached at865-200-5170.

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Drs. Chad and Camilla Frost and family


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research project were able to find the uniquesmell of the disease in 7 out of 10 suf-

ferers. They were also able to dif-ferentiate between COPD and

lung cancer, even among peoplewho smoked or took prescrip-tion drugs that may havemasked the cancer-specificchemical compounds thedogs can smell. There also

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DDue to rising healthcare costs and high health insurancepremiums and deductibles many people find themselves inneed of a more affordable primary healthcare option.

Southeast Retained Medical offers that option withKnoxville’s first Primary Care Retained MedicalMembership Program.

For a low monthly fee of $39 formembers ages 2-39 and $49 formembers ages 40-64, the MedicalMembership Plan offers routine pri-mary care services for only $10 peroffice visit at any of its five partici-pating Knoxville locations.

Southeast Retained Medical’sDirector of Business Development,Luke Swicegood, said, “The purposeof the program is to fill a gap forpeople who have no insurance orhave insurance with a highdeductible.”

The program’s scope of servicesincludes routine primary care,school, sports and annual physicals, suturing, splinting andbracing, lifestyle and wellness coaching, x-rays, routinewomen’s healthcare and many other services.

Several laboratory tests are covered under the program

and tests that must be sent to external laboratories will fallunder a membership fee schedule, resulting in deeply discounted services.

While the program does not cover prescription drugs,Swicegood said the practitioners utilize local pharmacy’s $4

generic prescription programs asmuch as possible.

Because the program is not aninsurance policy there are no exclu-sions for pre-existing conditions.

Families and corporate groups offour or more members billed to thesame account will receive a $5 discount per member on the monthlymembership fee.

Southeast Retained Medical is adivision of Prodigal Primary Care,P.C. with locations at 10904Kingston Pike, 2911 Essary Road,901 Merchants Drive and 9221Middlebrook Pike, as well as anurgent care facility open from 9 a.m.

until 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday and from noon until4 p.m. on Sunday, located at 12060 Palestine Lane.

For more information visit www.seretainedmedical.com orcontact Swicegood at 865-243-8859 to sign up today.

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The staff of Prodigal Primary Care

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rofile: East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

BBeginning in the early 1980s, a few years after the HaslamFamily Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’sHospital was opened, a very important transport service wasadded to the hospital to bring in premature babies from hospitals in surrounding areas. This service consisted of atransport team and one ambulance called Lifeline. Nearly 30years and three ambulances later, the Children’s Hospitaltransport service has multiple dedicated neonatal and pediatric teams available 24/7, and two Lifeline ambulances,including a highly advanced, custom-made neonatal/pediatric transport ambulance acquired last year.

Funded by a generous donation from this area’s Walmartand Sam’s Clubs, the newest Lifeline ambulance cost$250,000. The inside of the ambulance is equipped like anintensive care unit room and has a generator for backuppower.

Because of its size, the newest Lifeline ambulance canbring more of a child’s family members along on the transport. It can also fit up to two transport teams and cantransport more than one child at a time like neonatal twins.Enough supplies are on the ambulance that any size patient,from a premature infant to a 21-year-old, can be cared forupon transfer to Children’s Hospital. Each year, Children’sHospital teams travel 40,000 miles to 25-30 hospitals withina 100-mile radius of Children’s Hospital.

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TThe Eye Group, celebrating 20 years in eye care in theKnoxville area, welcomed Dr. Blake Rust to the practice oneyear ago. Because of his extended training in the treatment ofeye disease and ocular pathology, medical services at thislong-established facility have been increased and enhanced.With the addition of the Cirrus™ HD- OCT and the OptosP200™C, the doctors of The Eye Group can more effectivelydetect, diagnose and treat ocular disease and support patienthealth. “It’s been a great year”, Rust says. “It’s such a bless-ing to be back in my hometown with family and friends andto be part of such a dynamic practice.” Rust continues, “We are proud andhonored to be able to offer our patients the newest technology available. The Eye Group is a “full service” eyecare facility: comprehensive eye exams, contact lenses, an extensive frame collection along with an amazing sunglassselection including Ray Ban, Oakley and Maui Jim.” Why go anywhere else?! Call for an appointment: 865-966-2020,visit our website: www.theeyegroup.net or just stop by and browse. We’re available to answer your questions and helpin any way. We’ll also gladly file your insurance. We look forward to seeing you!

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THE EYE GROUPCELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN EYE CARE

Dr. Blake Rust with a patient

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Turkey Creek Dental provides general dental care topatients of all ages, from children up to adults of any age.

“I enjoy working with families and children because that’swhere I am in my life right now,” said Dr. James Williams,himself a father of 4 children.

“We cater to families and kids, and enjoy putting names andfaces together and then watching them grow,” he added.

Turkey Creek Dental performs family and cosmetic den-tistry, including cleanings, composite fillings and bondings,implant restoration, veneers, root canals and tooth whitening,among other services.

Williams said his team of professionals enjoy working withpatients to develop a personalized treatment plan and to giveeach patient a positive dental experience.

“We never do extensive work on the first appointment,besides maybe a cleaning. We want to meet the patient andtake the time to understand what their dental goals are,”Williams said.

“Our ultimate goal is to teach patients the importance ofmaintaining good oral health while making sure each patienthas a pleasant dental experience,” he added.

Turkey Creek Dental is conveniently located on 10641Deerbrook Drive, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondaythrough Thursday.

For more information, visit www.turkeycreekdental.com orcall 865-675-3685.

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RResort Lifestyle Communities is bringing a new option insenior living to West Knoxville with Sherrill HillsRetirement Community, opening summer 2013.

Jerry Flentje, Resort Lifestyle Communities’ VicePresident of Sales and Marketing saidthe community’s resort style senior liv-ing is the first of its kind for Knoxville.

For an affordable monthly rent resi-dents have complete access to all of thecommunity’s amenities, including allmeals.

“We offer freedom style dining.” Flentje said, “Whichmeans that our dining rooms are open for extended periodsof time, more like a restaurant and will offer a lot moreoptions at every meal. Our breakfasts are full, cooked toorder breakfasts, we offer in between dining hours, we havea deli bar, pizza ovens and a grab and go kitchen.”

Amenities also include 24 hour concierge service, valetparking, housekeeping, telephone and long distance service,cable, internet, free scheduled transportation, a 150-seatmovie theater, an internet lounge and business center, on site

live-in management and much, much more.“We have a state-of-the-art fitness center that was specifi-

cally designed for seniors. We have a barber and beautysalon on site. We have a pharmacy on site and we will have

a branch of a community bank on site,”Flentje said.

Apartments range from studio apart-ments to three bedroom apartments withfull sized kitchens, marble countertopsand walk-in closets.

Sherrill Hills also will offer guestsuites for visitors and all residents may stay in the guestsuites of any of Resort Lifestyle Communities’ other facili-ties free of charge.

Sherrill Hills will be located at 271 Moss Grove Blvd,behind the new Academy Sports off Cedar Bluff.

Reservations are available now and filling fast, so call865-693-0551 to reserve your new apartment, and your newlifestyle, today.

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SHERRILL HILLS RETIREMENT COMMUNITYRESORT STYLE SENIOR LIVING


Memories of childhood days whenevery visit to the pediatrician seemed toculminate in a needle in the arm maydrum up an accelerated heartbeat eachtime you walk into the doctor's office asan adult. But the chances you'll be given ashot are slim, right? Not necessarily.Despite what many think, immunizationsdo not always cease once you've reacheda certain age. There are certain recom-mended inoculations that adults canreceive to protect themselves from illness.

Although many people receive the bruntof their vaccines early on in life, you'renever too old to give up on immunizationsentirely. The Immunization ActionCoalition, in conjunction with the Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention, listcertain vaccines that are recommended foradults. If you are planning on travelingoverseas, there may be more vaccines youneed to prevent illness or injury.

By the time you reach 65 years of age,it is advisable to have checked off this listof immunizations and work with yourdoctor to create a vaccination schedule.

• Influenza: This vaccine is recom-mended annually in the fall or winter.

• Pneumococcal polysaccharide(PPSV): Individuals between the ages of19 to 64 should check with their health-care provider to see if they require thisvaccine. Smokers may need one to twodoses. Individuals 65 and older are rec-ommended to get this vaccine if they havenever before been vaccinated.

• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap):This is an adult version of the combinedwhooping cough vaccine. If you are anadult and frequently come into contactwith infants, it is advisable for the infants'safety to have received a whooping coughvaccine. Tetanus is required every 10

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Statin drugsmay cause fatigue

Millions of people rely on statin medications to keepcholesterol levels in check, namely to lower the LDL,or "bad" cholesterol, in their blood. But the medicinesthat they are using to improve cardiovascular healthmay have a recently discovered side effect: fatigue.

Dr. Beatrice Golomb, associate professor of medi-cine at the University of California at San Diego,recently spearheaded a study of 1,000 adults who takestatin drugs. Dr. Golomb found that, even at compara-tively modest doses, statins were associated with anot-inconsequential drop in energy in some patients, arise in fatigue with exertion in others and sometimesboth. While the situation was true for both men andwomen, females seemed to be affected more so.

For the study, 700 women and 300 men living in the SanDiego area with elevated LDL were randomly assigned toreceive one of three treatments: 40 milligrams of Pravachol(pravastatin), the most water-soluble statin; 20 mg of Zocor

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rofile: Manorhouse Assisted LivingPMANORHOUSEASSISTED LIVINGPROVIDING QUALITY CARE AND PEACE OF MIND

AASSISTED LIVING MANORHOUSE STYLEChoosing an assisted living community can be overwhelming

and challenging. Manorhouse understands and can help!Combining assisted living services and integrated health caresystems provide your family with quality care. Manorhouse iscommitted to exceeding residents’ and family members’ expec-tations. Manorhouse created the comprehensive Check 4 PointProgram ™ ensuring the best care for residents. Individualizedcare plans, quality assurance activities and employee training,assures residents the quality of life where health and wellnessprevail.

LIFE CONNECTIONS ™ AT THE PAVILIONLosing one’s memory doesn’t mean losing one’s dignity.

Manorhouse Pavilion Program is specifically staffed to accom-modate residents who have Alzheimer’s or other memory disor-ders. Life Connections™ Program combines Manorhouse phi-losophy of care with up-to-date dementia care programs andservices, sensory stimulation, dining and hydration programs.

At Manorhouse five levels of care are available to accommo-date seniors with a range of needs, from minimal assistance tomore specialized care. No matter what level of care required,residents are treated with the kind of compassion that respectsdignity and nurtures self-esteem. “Outside of your family,nobody cares for your loved ones more than Manorhouse. Call865-670-0504 to arrange a visit and see firsthand what a trulyspecial place Manorhouse is,” said Diane Williams, Director ofResidential Relations.

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(simvastatin), the most fat-soluble statin; or a sugar-pillplacebo. Neither Lipitor nor Crestor were investigated,but researchers say their effects are comparable to thedrugs used in the study.

Patients who were taking either of the statins weremore likely than those taking a sugar pill to experienceeither or both types of energy loss.

This finding raises new questions regarding the safetyof statin drugs for those with high cholesterol. Somedoctors are rethinking whether statins are the best treat-ment option for patients who have high LDL but no his-tory of heart disease because the side effects may nega-tively impact quality of life.

However, since the results express how people feelrather than effects that can be quantified, the findings ofthe study may not weigh as heavily on people's decisionsto continue with statin treatment or cease use of thedrugs.

Individuals may remember that, prior to concerns over fatigue, statins were attributed to muscle pains and weakness. It is important to note that changes indiet may be adequate to reduce high bad-cholesterol levels.

Anyone who is experiencing side effects to medicationshould consult with his or her doctor about whether themedication can be switched.

StatinFrom page 22Did You Know?

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to the ACS, the majority of cancer casesoccur in adults who are middle aged or

older, and roughly 77 percent of cancersare diagnosed in persons 55 years of

age and older. Men have a higherrisk of developing or dying from

cancer than women, thoughroughly 5 percent of all can-cers are strongly hereditary,

something that can put men andwomen at equal risk.

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A supplement to

years.• Hepatitis B: If you have a specific risk for Hep B, you

may need to take this vaccine. It is given in three doses.• Hepatitis A: Again, risk factors will signify if you need

this immunization. This is a two-dose vaccine.• Human papillomavirus (HPV): HPV is responsible for

many cases of cervical cancer. It is advisable for women age 26 or younger or men age 21 or younger to receive theHPV vaccine. This vaccine is given in three doses oversix months.

• Measles, mumps, rubella: Measles has slowly been mak-ing a comeback despite have nearly been eliminated in theUnited States. Adults should have at least one dose of MMRin their lifetime. Check with a doctor if you require a seconddose.

• Varicella: If you've never experienced chickenpox, or onlyreceived one dose of this vaccine when younger, you mayrequire another dose. Chickenpox outbreaks can be moresevere in adults.

• Meningococcal: This vaccine is recommended for individ-uals ages 19 to 21 who live in a residence hall or close contactwith others. Meningococcal is best known as a cause ofmeningitis and sepsis. It can be transmitted through saliva andoccasionally through close, prolonged general contact with aninfected person.

• Shingles: The zoster vaccine is administered to keep shin-gles at bay. Shingles comes from the same virus that causeschickenpox, and individuals who have had chickenpox are at ahigher risk for experiencing shingles, which can be verypainful, later in life. The vaccine is recommended for thoseages 65 and up.

Vaccines are not only for the young. Certain immunizationscan keep you healthy and are recommended throughout life.

ImmunizationsFrom page 21

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Blount MemorialHospital907 East LamarAlexander ParkwayMaryville, TN 37804865-983-7211

Children’s West Surgery Center1020 Children’s WayKnoxville, TN 37922865-560-0303

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital2018 West Clinch Ave.Knoxville, TN 37916865-541-8000

Fort LoudonMedical Center550 Fort LoudonMedical Center DriveLenior City, TN 37772865-271-6000

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Parkwest Medical Center9352 Park West Blvd.Knoxville, TN 37923865-373-1000

Peninsula Hospital2347 Jones Bend RoadLouisville, TN 37777865-970-9800

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UT Medical Center1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920865-305-9000

Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic9031 Cross Park DriveKnoxville, TN 37923865-545-4592

Knox County Sheriff’s Office865-215-2444 (non-emergency)

Knox County Sheriff’s OfficeWest Precinct865-675-3210 (non-emergency)

Knoxville Police Department865-215-7450 - dispatch

Karns Fire Department865-691-1333

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Poison Control800-222-1222

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