FDA approves new HIV drug from Johnson & Johnson
- Medical News
- May 25, 2011
An exciting advancement in HIV treatment! Edurant, the name of the drug approved by the FDA, is intended for use by those individuals who have been identified as being HIV+ but have not had any medical treatment. Patients take the pill daily, and this prevents the virus from reproducing, which will reduce the levels of
READ MOREPanel Calls for Label Changes on Acetaminophen Products
- Medical News
- May 19, 2011
A federal advisory panel to the FDA wants to change the dosing recommendations for children taking Tylenol acetaminophen products, based on a serious concern that taking more than the recommended dose of acetaminophen can potentially lead to liver failure. The panel says the dosage should be based primarily on the child's weight rather than their
READ MORERadiation Worries for Children in Dentists’ Chairs
- Medical News
- December 7, 2010
Cone-beam technology, a common technology for dental x-rays, has been found by several studies to emit harmful levels of radiation for children. New York Times, 11/22/10
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