Posted by: admin on: October 21, 2011
The medicines’ watchdog in Ireland is recommending that children under the age of six years should no longer be given over the counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: October 20, 2011
Doctors have long promoted IUDs, or intrauterine devices, as an effective way to prevent pregnancy. Now, in a finding that has surprised even the experts, research suggests that IUDs have an unexpected benefit: preventing cervical cancer. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: October 20, 2011
Analysis by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers of ten years of scientific studies has resulted in changes in American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for how initial urinary tract infection in infants and toddlers is diagnosed and treated. This change will affect thousands of children every year. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: October 20, 2011
The ProPublica database attempts to provide transparency in a field where there can be a fine line between doctors who are too cozy with the drug industry, and those fulfilling a legitimate role as researchers and educators. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: October 19, 2011
An updated guideline addressing persistent pain in older people takes a tough stance on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. -Team@CMHF