Yes indeed I have finally started writing some articles. What I'm starting with is:
1) Spring allergies triggering asthma attacks.
2) I am going to break down and review a research study on comfort foods
3) Reader suggestion.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Now lettuce has listeria
They are now expanding the recall of romaine lettuce due to listeria.
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts True Leaf Farms Expands Voluntary Recall of Bagged, Chopped Romaine
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts True Leaf Farms Expands Voluntary Recall of Bagged, Chopped Romaine
Thursday, September 29, 2011
My dog has the WHAT????
Really? Doggie flu? Well at least my dog likes chicken soup.
CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Key Facts about Canine Influenza (Dog Flu)
CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Key Facts about Canine Influenza (Dog Flu)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Drug Safety and Availability FDA Drug Safety Communication: Abnormal heart rhythms associated with high doses of Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
Potential adverse effects on the heart for higher doses of the antidepressant Celexa. Here is the link, sorry no time to write.
Drug Safety and Availability FDA Drug Safety Communication: Abnormal heart rhythms associated with high doses of Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
Drug Safety and Availability FDA Drug Safety Communication: Abnormal heart rhythms associated with high doses of Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Yes I am writing, I swear
I have been diligently working on topics.... I'm trying to get a weeks worth together, so I can always stay ahead and on top of topics. Up and coming as promised are: Ways to de-stress and handle anxiety. Starting school and keeping the kids healthy. Drugs 101. Food poisoning. What are these stupid bumps on my arm? Several new drugs approved by the FDA. And my favorite... A study out of Belgum about comfort foods really bringing comfort. So in the meantime, please check out the links I'm posting.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Food recalls
I just shared this on Facebook regarding ground beef. Went to look up the details, and there are quite a few recent recalls. So sad that we don't hear about this on the news.
USDA
USDA
Thursday, August 11, 2011
New FDA Warning against using Diflucan in early pregnancy
On August 3rd the FDA issued a warning against CHRONIC use of a common anti-fungal infection drug, fluconazole (Diflucan), in high doses during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. The doses they are considering high are between 400 - 800 mg per day. This chronic high dose use may be associated with certain birth defects. Right now the FDA stresses that the risk doesn't appear to be associated with single doses of 150 mg used in treating yeast infections.
That has probably scared alot of newly pregnant women who get a yeast infection as one of their first symptoms of pregnancy. But the few published studies are showing a specific birth-defect in infants exposed in utero to this high-dose chronic maternal use during a majority of the 1st trimester. Along with the high dose, they received the drug via IV and the mothers also had a genetic disorder.
But being that human studies have shown effects, the FDA has changed the pregnancy rating to D, which means there is positive evidence of human fetal risk, based on human testing/ study data. BUT for one dose, low dose use for yeast infections fluconazole (Diflucan) is still rated category C. The FDA is also recommending that prior to prescribing, Physicians counsel their patients.
For further information, please see the FDA website.
That has probably scared alot of newly pregnant women who get a yeast infection as one of their first symptoms of pregnancy. But the few published studies are showing a specific birth-defect in infants exposed in utero to this high-dose chronic maternal use during a majority of the 1st trimester. Along with the high dose, they received the drug via IV and the mothers also had a genetic disorder.
But being that human studies have shown effects, the FDA has changed the pregnancy rating to D, which means there is positive evidence of human fetal risk, based on human testing/ study data. BUT for one dose, low dose use for yeast infections fluconazole (Diflucan) is still rated category C. The FDA is also recommending that prior to prescribing, Physicians counsel their patients.
For further information, please see the FDA website.
First a Poll
Let me start by asking you, my future readers, followers and fans... What do you want to learn about? Hear about? Find out more about? I can thrill you with anatomy, diseases, drugs, health and wellness, complimentary & alternative medicine, clinical trials, latest screening recommendations??? Please just post your comments here and I'll get to your requests. For a sneak peek, coming up will be:
- What are these stupid bumps on my arms?
- Simple everyday "I can't afford a spa day" ways to de-stress.
- What? Fatty foods really do comfort?
- Painful, shitty periods, a map through the uterus.
- Back to school kids health. How not to have them home sick the first month back.
- Finally birth control getting covered by insurance!
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