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- Graduate of Xavier University New Orleans
- LaPlace Medicine Shoppe has been serving its community since 1979
- Specializes in Compounding, Diabetes Specialized Care and Immunizations
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Baby Vital Sign Monitor Pulled from Market
A company has pulled a product that monitors babies' vital signs from the market after a warning letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). more
COVID-19 Update: 12/6/21
COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States and around the world. Here's what you need to know. more
Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
There's a new variant of COVID-19, and it's sparking concern among health officials and the public around the world. more
New Rx for Post-Transplant Infection
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a treatment for a common type of post-transplant infection. more
How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
At risk for type 2 diabetes? You can take action to stop diabetes in its tracks. more
Approved: New Imaging Rx for Ovarian Cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to help surgeons find ovarian cancer lesions. more
How to Protect Your Hearing
How loud is too loud? It's important to know when noise can threaten your hearing. Read on to learn more about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). more
How to Add Movement to Your Day
Sometimes, 30 minutes of exercise feels like too much for one day, but what if you did a few five- to 10-minute movement sessions throughout the day? more
Safe Toys for the Holidays
On the first day of Christmas, my mommy gave to me … three non-choking-hazard toys, two BPA-free figures and a stuffed animal without removable parts. How safe are the toys under your tree this year? more
Medicine Storage and Disposal
The bathroom cabinet may be convenient, but there are better, safer places to store your medications. more