Source: Food and Drug Administration Related MedlinePlus Topics: Drug Safety, Medicines
Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Posted by mamie 18 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say
How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?
Posted by mamie 18 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Experts debate evidence linking acid-blockers to possible bone, heart problems
H2 Blocker drugs, such as Famotidine, Cimetidine and Ranitidine, approved in the U.S. for acid reflux (heartburn), pose no significant risks for the fetus according to a large collaborative cohort study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology provides significant reassurance for the safety of the fetus when H2 blocker dr
Pregnancy And Birth: Safe For Women With Kidney Transplants
Posted by jeni 58 days ago (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com)
Women who have had a kidney transplant and have good kidney function can get pregnant and give birth without jeopardizing their health or the health of their transplant. Having children does not affect patients' kidney function or their life-span compared with transplanted women who do not have children, according to a matching cohort study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the Ame
Air Travel Safe for Most Pregnant Women
Posted by mittan 62 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Related MedlinePlus Topics: Pregnancy, Traveler's Health
A major new initiative to help maternity units in England create systems that ensure they consistently deliver the safest possible care during labour to mothers and their babies was launched today. Maternity professionals from 12 units will build on their existing local initiatives aimed at providing safe services to mothers and babies by developing systematic approaches to ensuring safety.
Swine Flu Vaccine Seems Safe in Early Trials
Posted by mittan 90 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
No worrisome side effects so far, U.S. officials say; flu infections continue to be mild Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), Immunization
