Children of 'The Troubles' more prone to suicide
People who grew up in the worst years of 'The Troubles ' are more prone to suicide in Northern Ireland, according to new research carried out at Queen's University Belfast.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 25, 2012 |
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Significant decline of genital warts in young women
(Medical Xpress) -- The incidence of condyloma or genital warts (GW) is significantly declining in young women, according to a novel register study from Karolinska Institutet. The researchers suggest that this recent development ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 20, 2012 |
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OxyContin formula change has many abusers switching to heroin
A change in the formula of the frequently abused prescription painkiller OxyContin has many abusers switching to a drug that is potentially more dangerous, according to researchers at Washington University ...
Medications
Jul 11, 2012 |
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Doctors overlook chemical illnesses, study finds
Chemical intolerance contributes to the illnesses of 1 in 5 patients but the condition seldom figures in their diagnosis, according to clinical research directed by a UT Medicine San Antonio physician.
Health
Jul 10, 2012 |
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Teens' lifestyle choices affect their blood pressure
(HealthDay) -- Teen girls who use birth control pills and teen boys who drink alcohol are at increased risk for elevated blood pressure, according to a new study.
Cardiology
Jul 10, 2012 |
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First evaluation of electronic prescription service
(Medical Xpress) -- The first evaluation of a new system that can provide electronic transmission of prescritpions from GP practices to community pharmacies is published today in an interim report commissioned ...
Medications
Jul 10, 2012 |
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Teach prescribers about dangers of long-acting pain meds: FDA
(HealthDay) -- As part of its efforts to curb the abuse of narcotic painkillers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring drug makers to educate doctors about the risks of long-acting and extended-release ...
Medications
Jul 09, 2012 |
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Study finds drug warning labels need overhaul to better capture attention and effectively convey information
(Medical Xpress) -- Many patients seem to ignore prescription drug warning labels with instructions that are critical for safe and effective use, according to a study by a Kansas State University researcher working with scientists ...
Medications
Jul 05, 2012 |
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Women more likely to defer health care for financial reasons
(Medical Xpress) -- Women are more likely to put off going to their GP, buying prescriptions or going to the dentist for financial reasons than men according to a new University of Otago study.
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Jul 05, 2012 |
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Methadone linked to 30 percent of painkiller overdoses
The prescription drug methadone is linked to over 30 percent of painkiller overdose deaths, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Tuesday.
Medications
Jul 04, 2012 |
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Summer is peak time for teens to try drugs, alcohol: report
(HealthDay) -- More teenagers start drinking and smoking cigarettes and marijuana in June and July than in any other months, U.S. health officials say.
Health
Jul 03, 2012 |
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Study examines role of seasonal prescribing changes in antibiotic resistance
A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases and available online shows how seasonal changes in outpatient antibiotic use – retail sales of antibiotics typically get a boost during the winter – can signi ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 02, 2012 |
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Spending on children's health rising faster than adults over past four years, says report
Spending on health care for children grew faster than spending for adults between 2007 and 2010 due to increasing prices for all categories of goods and services, finds a new report from the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI). ...
Health
Jul 01, 2012 |
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New once-daily 'Quad' pill for HIV is safe, effective alternative to traditional antiretroviral regimens
A new once-daily pill combining three antiretrovirals and a booster molecule is a safe and effective alternative to two widely used drug regimens for newly diagnosed HIV-positive adults who have had no previous treatment. ...
HIV & AIDS
Jun 28, 2012 |
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No cure in sight for US health care costs
"Every time I see what I pay for me and my family's health it makes me sick," says Fiona, a 46-year-old mother of two who -- unlike some 50 million Americans -- actually has health insurance.
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Jun 28, 2012 |
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