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Fight against E.coli

...after a few days, but complications that may arise include inflammation of the bowel, and anaemia. In some cases, kidney problems may arise....

Predictable genes

...blished risk factors as a guide.Known risk factors include age, age of first period and menopause, high-fat diet, and high alcohol consumption. He said: "The number and type of genes that account for the remainder of familial breast cancer is not clear. "It is, however, plausible, that at least some of this...

Hypothyroidism can affect babies

...m, growth and development. Symptoms hypothyroidism include tiredness, dry skin and weight gain.// Children born with an underactive thyroid gland can suffer learning difficulties. Pregnant women with the condition are more prone to a potentially life-threatening condition called pre-eclampsia and to have t...

Artists prone to cubital tunnel syndrome

...s and recovery. Some helpful steps to avoid injury include stretching before practices and recitals. Adequate rest periods are needed. The difference between normal discomfort and detrimental pain should be understood. And last but not the least is an evaluation from a physician is a must. ...

Serotonin increases stroke risk

... with many different roles in the body.// Examples include diet pills, anti-migraine drugs and some of the newer antidepressants. Researchers at the Health welfare hospital, warn of the potential dangers of using such drugs in combination. They may narrow the blood vessels in the brain to such an extent th...

Drug Combinations May Boost Stroke Risk

... the use of serotonin-enhancing medications, which include certain antidepressants, anti-migraine drugs, deco...it has already released. Commonly prescribed SSRIs include Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is released onto blood vessels by th...

FDA Imposes New Restrictions On Roche's Accutane

...fects. The FDA said that the new restrictions will include requiring women to take a pregnancy test every month to prove that they are not pregnant as well as to sign a consent form, showing that they are aware of the potential risks. The FDA added that pharmacists would now be restricted to dispensing a one...

Kidney cancer on the rise

...for 30 to 40 per cent of cases. Other risk factors include obesity and high blood pressure, which may explain the continued rise of the disease despite a decline in the number of smokers in the UK. "The most common symptom of the disease is blood in the urine, but unfortunately the bleeding is often intermi...

Scios Inc. targets drug giants in arthritis war

...ome animals. There are also many competitors. They include drug giant GlaxoSmithKline, which first isolated t... asthma and irritable bowel syndrome. Other rivals include Merck and Co. Inc. , Roche Holding Ltd. , Johnson and Johnson, and Amgen Inc. Scion Inc. has comple...

Obesity in children a risk factor for diabetes

... risk for complications." Diabetic complications include early heart disease, eye and kidney disorders. Poor circulation in the legs and feet can also contribute to slow-healing ulcers, which can lead to permanent damage. Currently, this kind of diabetes is often termed "late onset diabetes", as most new c...

Cloud of smoke over Zyban

...enerally well tolerated. Side effects are mild and include dry mouth and insomnia.....should be used cautiously, if at all, in patients with seizure disorder and in those taking alcohol during treament.”...

Problematic Use of smallpox vaccine

... bioterrorist weapon, and the disadvantages, which include the vaccine's side effects. Scientists are working to develop newer and safer vaccines, but that takes time....

Campaign aims to simplify OTC drug labels

...ugs more user friendly. The campaign, which will include television and radio spots, coincides with the government's changeover to new labels for these drugs. Most over-the-counter drugs manufactured after May will carry the new standardized "Drug Facts" label. The remainder of such drugs will comply by 20...

Cathine leads to mental health disorder

... after picking.//It has several side effects which include appetite suppression, insomnia and anxiety. Its leaves are packed with the chemical cathine and have a similar effect to amphetamines when chewed. They say the drug, which is banned in the US and most other European countries, is causing massive ...

Herbs With Estrogen Action Aggravate Cancer Risk

... risk for any estrogen-related cancers. This would include women with a strong family history of breast or uterine cancer, or those who may have already had one or more bouts with either disease....

Vegetables decrease Tobacco Toxins

...h Foundation,N.Y., felt that the vegetables, which include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and dark greens such as turnip and collard greens, appear to change the way smokers metabolize tobacco smoke. According to him, other researchers have reported increased cruciferous vegetable intake was assoc...

Drug dilemma confronts users of painkillers

...that Vioxx - Merck's blockbuster painkiller, would include new information on its label. The FDA said that Merck can claim that Vioxx has fewer gastrointestinal complications// than one older non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, naproxen. But the FDA also decided that the Vioxx label must mention that it mi...

Blood test may aid foretell Alzheimer's

...k that's a big under-estimate," because it doesn't include folks with mild dementia. Alzheimer's is a difficult disease to detect and doctors usually are not able to diagnose it or treat symptoms until the condition has progressed into more advanced stages. There is no cure for Alzheimer's but scientists ar...

Panel suggests selling allergy drugs OTC

...ave been linked to side effects in some users that include reduced alertness, nausea and headache. By prescription, the drugs cost about $80 per month versus $10 to $15 in the 17 nations where the drugs are over-the-counter. The drug makers oppose a switch, which would cost them money. Usually, drug compan...

One IV treatment a year rather than a pill a day

...0 minutes without eating or drinking. Side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn and irritation of the esophagus. And research has shown that such patients often skip their pills or do not take them according to instructions. The IV treatment has fewer side effects. The drug, sold by Novartis Ph...

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