Friday, March 31, 2017

Canada not affected by U.S. EpiPen recall

CBC | Health News
EpiPen

A recall of the emergency anti-allergy medicine EpiPen is expanding to the U.S., Europe, Asia and South America because the allergy shots may not work.

Unproven Remedies

Health Canada is launching a second set of public consultations about a controversial plan to revamp regulations governing self-care products such as natural health remedies, cosmetics and over-the-counter medications.

Zika Vaccine

Researchers have begun the second phase of testing of a Zika vaccine developed by U.S. government scientists in a trial that could yield preliminary results as early as the end of 2017.

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New treatment for dangerous form of cancer to be fast-tracked by FDA

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F.D.A. Nominee, Paid Millions by Industry, Says He’ll Recuse Himself if Needed

NYT > Health
Scott Gottlieb made millions of dollars doing work for more than 20 health care companies in the private sector.
ABC News: Health
A recall of the emergency anti-allergy medicine EpiPen is expanding to the U.S. and other markets in North America, Europe, Asia and South America because the allergy shots may not work
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WATCH: US cancer deaths are decreasing, study finds

ABC News: Health
The study authors hope new treatments will lead to further progress.
The study authors hope new treatments will lead to further progress.
A federal judge has halted the impending shutdown of the last clinic in Kentucky that performs abortions
The cancer has led to severe facial abnormalities but has not dampened the girl's spirit.
Reuters: Health News
LONDON (Reuters) - Philip Morris International said on Friday it has applied for pre-market approval of its iQOS heated tobacco product with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
(Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Mylan NV said on Friday that its manufacturing partner for EpiPen devices had expanded a recall of the life-saving allergy shot in the United States and other markets.
(Reuters Health) - The drugstore chain Walgreens is taking a three-pronged approach to combat the public health crisis stemming from prescription opioids, according to a team of pharmacists and other clinicians from the company.
(Reuters Health) - Kids with autism who spend a lot of time with their grandmothers may get diagnosed with the disorder at a younger age, a small study suggests.
(Reuters Health) - Care at freestanding emergency departments may cost about 10 times more than similar treatment at urgent care centers, according to a Texas study that highlights the potential for patients to be surprised by their bills.
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One Woman’s Hot Date Leads to a Purseful of Poop

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One Woman’s Hot Date Leads to a Purseful of PoopHow far would you go to make sure a first date goes well? One woman was willing to fill her pocketbook with poo rather than embarrass herself in front of her beau – and she documented the whole ordeal on Twitter.


Health - CBSNews.com
In 5 states, nearly half of early breast cancer patients under age 45 opted to have the second breast removed
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