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Most Recently Shared on September 17, 2010 at 7:02 pm By:
More Americans Using Illicit Drugs: Illicit drug use among Americans increased from 8% of the populat... http://bit.ly/cjgucZ #health #news
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Ten-Fold Increase Seen In Illicit Drug Use In 50- To 64-Year-Olds In England Since 1993
medicalnewstoday.com — “Until now, illicit drug use has not been common in older people. However, it is likely to become more common as generations that use drugs more frequently reach an older age.New research” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Ten-Fold Increase Seen In Illicit Drug Use In 50- To 64-Year-Olds In England Since 1993 http://t.co/gsFj94fL #seniors
GOLDBERG: Drugs of choice - Washington Times
washingtontimes.com — “Next week, the FDA will be holding a hearing about letting consumers buy commonly used prescription drugs without a prescription, signaling FDA recognition that empowering consumers to make health care choices is the key to better health at a lower cost. The agency's proposal is a refreshing departure from the usual administration's practice of expanding government's role in our daily lives. Yet so-called consumer groups that want the government to tell Americans how to eat, what car” View full resource at washingtontimes.com
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2012 at 3:44 pm By:
Eric Topol, MD Internist, Cardiologist, Physician, and Doctor
Why would "consumer groups" oppose having more prescription drugs -> over the counter? http://t.co/ue8Cu5Cf @Tabloidmed #CDoM
Food, Beverages and Dietary Supplements Don’t Always Mix With Medications | InjuryBoard Charlottesville | Joeygiggles Health Topics | Scoop.it
scoop.it — “According to the Food and Drug Administration’s webpage, Research has shown that 50 percent or more of American adults use dietary supplements on a regular basis… The law defines...” View full resource at scoop.it
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Food, Beverages and Dietary Supplements Don’t Always Mix With Medications | @scoopit via @Rothschild999 http://t.co/WXhgecks Rt #JGF
Should the FDA Move More Drugs to OTC Status? - Forbes
forbes.com — “A few weeks ago, the FDA changed the labeling for statins, drugs prescribed to more than 20 million Americans each year. The FDA lessened a major requirement around the use of these drugs, specifically the elimination of liver function tests, since adverse liver effects are very rare with these medicines. [...]” View full resource at forbes.com
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Should the FDA Move More Drugs to OTC Status?: A few weeks ago, the FDA changed the labeling for statins, drugs ... http://t.co/bd3h1QH4
Should the FDA Move More Drugs to OTC Status? - Forbes
forbes.com — “A few weeks ago, the FDA changed the labeling for statins, drugs prescribed to more than 20 million Americans each year. The FDA lessened a major requirement around the use of these drugs, specifically the elimination of liver function tests, since adverse liver effects are very rare with these medicines. [...]” View full resource at forbes.com
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Should the FDA Move More Drugs to OTC Status?: A few weeks ago, the FDA changed the labeling for statins, ... http://t.co/0LSyLi5x #drug
amednews: News in brief - Feb. 13, 2012 ... American Medical News
ama-assn.org — “'Illicit drug use in middle age could increase risk of premature death' and other items” View full resource at ama-assn.org
Most Recently Shared on February 13, 2012 at 8:53 pm By:
POEP Health Organization and Medical Education
RT @amednews: Doctors often screen for ovarian cancer more frequently than advised http://t.co/mTAgMicc
amednews: Hot-button issues drive state CME mandates :: Feb. 13, 2012 ... American Medical News
ama-assn.org — “At least eight states in the past five years have approved rules governing what subjects doctors should study as part of their continuing medical education.” View full resource at ama-assn.org
Most Recently Shared on February 13, 2012 at 10:38 am By:
Lawrence Sherman Health Social Media
CME should be based on needs not policy - Hot-button issues drive state CME mandates http://t.co/v3ihiNmy via @zite
More Sacramento-area newborns suffer withdrawal resulting from moms' drug use - Sac Moms Club & Family - sacbee.com
sacbee.com — “The neonatal unit isn't supposed to be a drug rehab ward. But the drugs their mothers took are causing more newborns in the Sacramento area to spend their first days of life suffering through the pains of withdrawal.” View full resource at sacbee.com
Most Recently Shared on February 11, 2012 at 1:39 pm By:
Will Melahn, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician
Why are american doctors prescribing 5 x more opioid the last decade?? http://t.co/lhotG7D1
Drug Costs Pose Smaller Financial Burden Amid Generic Boom - NYTimes.com
prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com — “Americans are using more prescription drugs, but the financial burden of those drugs on families is falling, according to a new study. A big reason is the rise of generics.” View full resource at prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on February 8, 2012 at 9:05 pm By:
Drug Costs Pose Smaller Financial Burden Amid Generic Boom http://t.co/YrihZ66l
Daily Aspirin Is Not for Everyone, Study Suggests - NYTimes.com
well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Nearly a third of middle-aged Americans regularly take aspirin in the hope of preventing a heart attack or a stroke, but in some patients this so-called wonder drug is doing more harm than good.” View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on January 16, 2012 at 11:49 pm By:
Kent Bottles, MD Doctor, Pathologist, and Physician
Daily Aspirin Is Not for Everyone, Study Suggests: http://t.co/letfFskQ #kbnews
Teen Drug Use: Marijuana Up, Cigarettes and Alcohol Down | Healthland | TIME.com
healthland.time.com — “The latest update to the annual Monitoring the Future survey of drug use in American youth bears mainly good news, at least if your interest is in reducing drug-related harm: both teen drinking and cigarette smoking are at historic lows; in fact, past-month marijuana use is now more commonly reporte...” View full resource at healthland.time.com
Most Recently Shared on December 16, 2011 at 6:58 pm By:
Drug Policy Alliance Health Organization
Teen Drug Use: Marijuana Up, Cigarettes and Alcohol Down. #ProhibitionFAIL http://t.co/NvqY3OWN #mmot
Study: Foster children prescribed more psychotropic drugs – American Morning - CNN.com Blogs
am.blogs.cnn.com — “Foster children are being prescribed psychotropic drugs at a rate that's two to four times higher than non-foster care children, a new GAO report finds. And in many cases, the study found that the drugs being used aren't even approved for use in young children.” View full resource at am.blogs.cnn.com
Most Recently Shared on December 2, 2011 at 5:17 pm By:
elizabeth cohen Health Professional
Even foster babies given psychotropic drugs http://t.co/1o57YFCm
Women And Prescription Drugs: One In Four Takes Mental Health Meds
huffingtonpost.com — “When it comes to feeling depressed or anxious, or inattentive, women are more likely to take prescription medication than men, according to a new report from Medco Health Solutions, the pharmacy-benefit manager. One of the more startling statistics in the report, which analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million insured Americans from 2001 to 2010, is that one in four women is dispensed medication for a mental health condition, compared to just 15 percent of men.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on November 17, 2011 at 1:04 pm By:
Troubling statistics. Women And Prescription Drugs: One In Four Takes Mental Health Meds http://t.co/uIaNLvws
High IQ in Childhood May Predict Later Drug Use
children.webmd.com — “Brainy kids -- especially girls -- may be more likely to experiment with marijuana, cocaine, and other illicit drugs when they grow up, according to a new report.” View full resource at children.webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2011 at 12:35 am By:
High IQ in Childhood & Later Drug Use. Kids W/ High IQs May Be More Likely to Try Illicit Drugs as Teens & Adults http://t.co/JXbQMyel
Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Raise Infection Risk: Study
huffingtonpost.com — “A class of injectable drugs used to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis doesn't raise the risk of serious infection when compared with more conventional treatments, according to a new analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2011 at 5:18 pm By:
National Psoriasis Foundation Health Organization and Dermatology
No increased risk of infections w/ TNF inhibitors for #psoriasis: http://t.co/qIiXnkQB via @HealthyLiving @goodhealth
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