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Study Reveals High Level of Adverse Drug Reactions in Hospitals by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Wed 18 Feb 2009 11:47am In a study of more than 3,000 patients, researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that one in seven admitted to hospital experience adverse drug reactions to medical treatment. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a major cause of hospital admissions, but recent data on ADRs that develop following hospital treatment is lacking. To further Read on »

Adverse drug reactions… by Ron Patient Expert

Posted Mon 14 Sep 2009 8:17pm . And not even with antibiotics that are closely related. For example, Distaclor MR has put me in hospital in the past, with adverse reactions, but the drug it contains – Cefaclor – I can take with impunity. That’s because adverse reactions are not only caused by the drug itself but by components in its make-up. Distaclor MR is a sustained-release version Read on »

25% of Seniors have Drug Reactions to PROPERLY prescribed drugs! by KerriKnox Posted Sat 07 Feb 2009 11:55am MORE drugs than that- sometimes upwards of 12 or 15 drugs per day! “Medication side effects are the #4 leading cause of death in the U.S. annually” (JAMA 1998... A new study shows that 25% of the elderly who are in home care have reactions to prescribed drugs. This is ONE in FOUR elderly that have REPORTED drug reactions Read on »

Study Links Severe Drug Reaction to Herpes Virus by Medline Plus Posted Wed 25 Aug 2010 10:02am . Researchers said their findings suggest that if doctors were to test for the herpes virus in patients suffering the drug reaction, they might be able to find ways to treat... to the reaction, which is known as Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, or DRESS, and affects around one in 8,000 people who take the common medicines Read on »

Are Nurses Adquately Prepared to Communicate Adverse Drug Effects to Patients? by Glenna Murdock Registered Nurse

Posted Mon 03 Nov 2008 9:02pm Believe it or not, there is still controversy regarding whether to inform patients of possible adverse drug effects (ADE) when a new (to the patient) drug is prescribed... a brochure that listed possible adverse drug effects, found that not to be true. Upon follow-up, the information did not cause the patient to conjure up an imaginary health problem Read on »

New FDA-approved alternative treatment for treatment-resistant depression by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 10 Oct 2008 1:03pm MUSC.edu - Millions of patients with treatment-resistant clinical depression, who have struggled for years with disability and how to cope with their condition, now have an alternative treatment option that could help them lead more productive and successful lives. The NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy system, developed Read on »

Permanent Alternative Treatment for Migraines? by Arabella R. Posted Mon 26 Jan 2009 5:04pm entry is titled “ Migraine Headaches - Get Information on a Permanent Alternative Treatment ” by Jo Mark. The entry is chock-full of inaccurate and questionable information. Here... alternative treatment for the permanent cure that is gaining popularity. For more information, get all the details on this Amazing Migraine Treatment. Yes! I knew it. The whole Read on »

Gallstone Flush- a Gallstones Alternative Treatment to Try Before … by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Fri 26 Feb 2010 1:21pm Avoiding Gallbladder Surgery . Read more here Gallstone Flush- a Gallstones Alternative Treatment to Try Before … Read on »

Are There Any Alternative Treatments For Arthritis? by Jan Posted Mon 07 Dec 2009 12:00am , alternative treatment for arthritis can also be used. This condition is characterized by joint inflammation. The result of which is a searing pain that gets worse during cold season... that might give side effects to the one using it. This is why many are seeking alternative treatment for arthritis. People stray away from the path of medical methods and use more Read on »