Norovirus outbreaks at all-time high nationwide

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The outbreak of the Norovirus, also known as the Norwalk-like virus that is spreading at various places from Scotland, California, Arizona and later Caribbean, is reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is attempting to deal with the virus for which it is collecting specimens for confirmation testing and developing a report to assess the impact and public health burden of Norwalk virus in a community.

Scotland, Arizona, Health aspects, Development and progression, Norwalk virus

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FDA warning on one drug spurs concern over others

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The antidepressant, paroxetine, was found to be ineffective and cause higher occurrences of suicidal intent in individuals under 18 years of age, according to several studies. As a result, the US Food and Drug Administration and the UK Committee on Safety in Medicines issued directives to cease prescriptions of this drug to that age group.

General services, Antidepressant Preparations, Care and treatment, Evaluation, Safety and security measures, Complications and side effects, Drug therapy, Antidepressants, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Depression in adolescence, Adolescent depression, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, Depression in children, Childhood depression, Paroxetine, United Kingdom. Committee on Safety of Medicines

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Study suggest link between NSAIDs, aspirin, miscarriage

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Pregnant women should use acetominophen rather than aspirin or other anti-inflammatory agents to avoid miscarriage.

Science & research, Aspirin, Aspirin Combinations, Research, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Miscarriage

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