Teen Dies After Allergic Reaction to Acne Medication
Posted on January 8, 2009
A 14-year-old boy died after he had an allergic reaction to his first dose of acne medication, BBC News reported.
Shaun Jones, a rugby player from Rhydyfelin in Pontypridd, England, developed difficulty breathing and collapsed after he took the pills.
His family described the medication as an “antibiotic” acne treatment. The family is awaiting completion of medical tests before naming the specific drug.
The medication warned of the dangers of potential allergic respiratory tract and skin reactions, but said deaths are very rare, according to the report.
The Side Effects of Antibiotics and How to Avoid It Posted By : E B Ezidiegwu
Posted on January 6, 2009
Combating known side effects of antibiotics: When the body is overwhelmed by a bacterial infection like tuberculosis, syphilis, or meningitis, antibiotics can be used to help the bodys white blood cells make your body healthy once again. However, in some cases, antibiotic-medicines have very dangerous side effects. If you use any kind of medicine while you are sick, it is important to talk to your doctor about the side effects you can expect. The body already makes natural antibiotics through the immune system. Called antibodies, in many cases, these natural antibiotics are all your body needs to fight bacteria in the body. Many times, you wont even experience symptoms. Prescription antibiotics are only needed when the bodys natural-antibiotics arent strong enough to ward off infections.
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5 Helpful Facts to Get Your Immune System in Shape This Flu Season
Posted on January 6, 2009
Flu season is here and many of us will get sick. It seems we have more to worry about, though, because of antibiotic resistant Superbugs. There are things you can do to help protect yourself and even get healthier, quicker.
The herbs Echinacea and Goldenseal help rev up your immune system - up to 60%! This is helpful since it causes your own immune system to activate, which may help strengthen it. When used in a liquid combination, these herbs have been used to kill bacteria, fungi and protozoa and help to treat infections.
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FDA Bans Imports of 28 Indian-Made Drugs
Posted on January 6, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration said yesterday that it was halting importation of 28 drugs made by the giant Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories because of manufacturing deficiencies at two of the company’s plants.
Douglas Throckmorton, a physician with the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said there was “no evidence of harm to consumers” from drugs made at the Dewas and Paonta Sahib plants, both in India. He called the import ban “a preventive action.”
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Panel calls for vaccine for adult smokers
Posted on January 6, 2009
ATLANTA—For the first time, an influential government panel is recommending a vaccination specifically for smokers. The panel decided Wednesday that adult smokers under 65 should get pneumococcal vaccine. The shot — already recommended for anyone 65 or older — protects against bacteria that cause pneumonia, meningitis and other illnesses.
Federal officials usually adopt recommendations made by the panel, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The vote means more than 31 million adult smokers probably will soon be called on to get the shot.
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How I’m Fighting Breast Cancer
Posted on January 6, 2009
By Sandy Powers
It was the summer of 2005 when my diagnostic mammogram revealed a growth in the back of my breast. The biopsy confirmed it was cancer. My best option was to have a mastectomy. The day before surgery, my surgeon called to tell me my pre-opt tests came back.
“Your liver enzymes are seriously elevated,” he said.
“What are liver enzymes?” I asked.
“Liver enzymes let us know how healthy the liver is,” he explained. “Your enzymes are 3 times higher than normal. Surgery is on hold until we run some tests.”
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