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Fear Of Complications Is Not Good Reason To Give Antibiotics For Colds And Ear Infections
Written by Christian Nordqvist
If a patient has upper respiratory tract infection, ear infection or sore throat, the physician should not prescribe antibiotics just because he/she wants to prevent complications, according to an article published in the...
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Change Needed In European Drug Regulations, Experts Believe
Written by Christian Nordqvist
To make sure that the needs of doctors and patients are meet European drug regulations should be modified, say experts in an article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), this week's issue...
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Route From ER To Hospital Bed Can Mean A Long Wait, Canada
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Of the 14 million visits to hospital emergency departments in Canada each year, approximately one million are hospitalized. However, the route from ER to a hospital bed can often mean an exceedingly long wait...
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Hearing Loss Due To Antibiotics May Be Prevented By Genetically Screening Patients Beforehand
Cold Medicines For Under Age 6 Should Be Banned, Says FDA Panel
Other Medical and Health News for 20 October*
Popular imageMedicare Announces Clinical Trial Policy, USA
MSF Warns More Food Will Not Save Malnourished Children - Group Calls For Increased And Expanded Use Of New, Innovative Nutritional Products
Popular imageTen Years On, Machel Review Cites Continued Abuse Against Children In Conflicts
Popular imageCDC Estimates 94,000 Invasive Drug-resistant Staph Infections Occurred In The U.S. In 2005
Health Questions In Need Of Leaders' Debate Answers, Australia
US Policies Should Continue To Promote Open Exchange Of Research To Maintain National Security
Screening Mammography Program Encourages More Women To Think About Breast Health, Canada
'Taking Stock' Of Toxic Releases
Biology Image Library Launched By BioMed Central
'Oscars Of Invention' Honour UTMB Researchers Who Created Artificial Immune System
Key Changes To 'Language Gene' Shared By Neandertals And Humans
Popular imageAssessing The Deterrent Effects Of Drug And Alcohol Testing Among High School Athletes.
New Paradigms In The Research Of The Biomolecular Composition Of Water
Beware Of The Limitations Of Genetic Ancestry Tests
Case Of The Lethal Genes Solved By Massive Reanalysis Of Genome Data
Lack Of Athletic Skill Often Means Loneliness And Peer Rejection At School
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation
No More Diabetes Discrimination For Ambulance Drivers, UK
Are You A Binge Drinker? BMA Scotland Highlights Need For Clearer Information For Consumers, Scotland
New Report Finds Effectiveness Of Most PTSD Therapies Is Uncertain
Popular imageNational Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week Focuses Campus Attention On Alcohol Abuse Prevention With 'RU Connected?' Theme
Lambeth GPs Use Text Messaging To Boost Flu Immunisations, UK
Immune Cells Promote Blood Vessel Formation In Mouse Endometriosis
Sunlight Exposure May Decrease Risk Of Advanced Breast Cancer
Investigators Identify Specific Cell That Causes Eye Cancer, Disproving Long Held Theory
West Nile Virus' Spread Through Nerve Cells Linked To Serious Complication
Sanofi Pasteur Receives FDA Approval Of Meningococcal Vaccine For Children
Pivotal MIRCERA(R) Study First To Convert Dialysis Patients From Frequent Dosing Directly To Once Every Two Weeks Or Once Every Four Weeks
Popular imageHepatitis C Testing Recommended For Anyone With A Tattoo
PA Health Department Suggests Measures To Reduce The Spread Of 'MRSA'
Popular imageSteroids Are Abused For Skin, Not Just Muscles
New IOF Report Shows Smoking, Alcohol, Being Underweight And Poor Nutrition Harm Our Bones
Women More Likely Than Men To Be Affected By Acne As Adults
New Virus Drug Will Have To Shoot At Moving Targets
Scientists Find Pre Disposition To Bronchiolitis In Some Babies
Popular imageGrowth Hormone Applied To Diabetes Wound Healing
Research For A Better Old Age
Popular imageA Previously Unknown Coupling Between Obesity And Diabetes
Researchers EQUIP Pharmacists To Improve Their Work Practices
* Updated hourly, headlines marked as POPULAR are based upon the number of times they are viewed. Those marked as TOP RATED are based upon visitor ratings. Finally, those shown as NEW were published in the last hour.
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