Blue-collar workers, particularly carpenters and construction workers, have a significantly increased risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared with white-collar workers, new research shows. Investigators found manual laborers had a twofold increased risk for the fatal neurodegenerative disease, possibly because…
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FDA Lifts In-Person Dispensing Requirement for Mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration has lifted in-person dispensing requirements for mifepristone when used for medical termination of early pregnancy. In an April 12, 2021, letter to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine,…
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Screen time entertainment adversely affects the eating habits of children, adolescents
The time children and adolescents spend on screen time entertainment -computers, mobile phones, television and video games- adversely affects their eating habits. This is the main conclusion drawn from a research carried out by EpiPHAAN (Epidemiology, Physical Activity, Accelerometry and…
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Harnessing previous research to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on adolescents
A team of researchers has sought to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on adolescents by harnessing previous research on youth physical and mental health. Their review also drew on the psychological stressors of the 2011 Great East Japan…
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APO-Ramipril Tablets
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. APO-RAMIPRIL TABLETS Ramipril Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about ramipril. It does not contain all the available information….
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Vexazone
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. VEXAZONE contains the active ingredient pioglitazone hydrochloride CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Vexazone. It does not contain…
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Inspra
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. INSPRA® (in-spra) Eplerenone Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Inspra. It does not contain all the available information….
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