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Seroquel Causes Many Adverse Effects

February 22, 2008 By Diseases & Conditions

Seroquel is a drug manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis, such as visual and auditory hallucinations. Seroquel has also been prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder and is … [Read more...]

High Schools Paying More Attention to Sports-Related Concussions

January 23, 2008 By Diseases & Conditions

Head injuries such as concussions are very common in high school sports, especially contact sports like football. Players often do not display typical symptoms of a brain injury in the days immediately following the injury, but now there is … [Read more...]

NFL Players’ Depression Correlated With Concussions

January 8, 2008 By Diseases & Conditions

A recent study conducted by the University of North Carolina's Center for the Study of Retired Athletes indicates the rate of diagnosed clinical depression among retired National Football League (NFL) players is strongly correlated with the number of … [Read more...]

Avandia Issued Second Black Box Warning

December 3, 2007 By Diseases & Conditions

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials are now pushing for a second black box warning to be added to Avandia's label. Avandia, a formerly very popular type II diabetes drug, currently carries a black box warning for heart failure; … [Read more...]

MRSA Concerns Growing Rampant

November 14, 2007 By Diseases & Conditions

Parents across the nation are worried by the seemingly rampant reports of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections in schools all over the United States. In recent weeks, a teenage boy has died and dozens of students have … [Read more...]

Exposure to Pesticides Can Lead to Parkinson’s Brits Say

November 12, 2007 By Diseases & Conditions

Researchers in Great Britain recently reported that exposure to pesticides can significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. According to the study, individuals heavily exposed to pesticides had a 41% increased risk of developing … [Read more...]

Enzyme Blocker May Increase Risk of Death

November 6, 2007 By Diseases & Conditions

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that accumulating evidence suggests a Bayer AG drug used to prevent excessive bleeding during heart bypass surgery increases the risk of death when compared with other drugs. The announcement … [Read more...]