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Jul 4th, 2009
The FDA notified the public that the use of two prescription medicines used to help smoking cessation, Chantix (varenicline) manufactured by Pfizer Inc or Zyban(bupropionhydrochloride) manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, has been associated with reports of behavior changes including hostility, agitation, depressed mood, and suicidal thoughts or actions.
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Jul 2nd, 2009
Scientists are to study a group of proteins that are highly effective at killing bacteria and which could hold the key to developing new types of antibiotics.
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Jun 27th, 2009
The Hong Kong Department of Health received notification from Global Medical Solutions (GMS), a medical supply company, about the missing of a pack of iodine-125 seeds when it was transshipped through Hong Kong from Shanghai by China Eastern Airlines on June 23.
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Jun 26th, 2009
Health Canada is informing Canadian health care professionals and consumers of recent restrictions regarding the use of the prescription drug piroxicam.
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Jun 20th, 2009
It’s common knowledge that a protective navy of bacteria normally floats in our intestinal tracts. Antibiotics at least temporarily disturb the normal balance. But it’s unclear which antibiotics are the most disruptive, and if the full array of “good bacteria” return promptly or remain altered for some time.
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Jun 17th, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised consumers to stop using three Zicam products marketed over-the-counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of sense of smell (anosmia).
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Jun 13th, 2009
Welsh patients who are charged for prescriptions at hospitals in England after having treatment will be able to get a refund.
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Jun 13th, 2009
A study examining stimulant use among children and adolescents found an association between stimulants and sudden unexplained death in youth with no evidence of pre-existing heart disease.
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Jun 11th, 2009
Much has been said recently about how cutting prescription drug costs could save $20 to $50 million or more, at the expense of the vulnerable population of those living with severe mental illness. Of course we need to be careful with every dollar spent in this economy, and it makes sense to use science to guide our efforts. But there’s the rub: the studies point out that if you do anything to limit access to medications patients show adverse effects.
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Jun 6th, 2009
A new statewide discount drug card program called the Kentucky Rx Card is being launched today.
