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Removal Of Minimum Pricing From Alcohol Bill A ‘missed Opportunity’, Say Health Campaigners, Scotland

The BMA, Alcohol Focus Scotland and Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) yesterday [Wednesday 22 September 2010] expressed deep disappointment over the Health Committee's decision to remove minimum pricing from the Alcohol Bill. Dr Brian Keighley, Chairman of the BMA in Scotland said: "This is a missed opportunity for our parliamentarians who had a real opportunity to drive forward public health policy, not just in Scotland but in the rest of the world...
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Party Drug Dependence Higher Among Gay Men, Expert Warns, UK

In 2009, in response to patients experiencing severe withdrawal reactions from GBL, a party drugs clinic was established in South London.
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Quick Cheap Drug Test Will Enable Parents To Check If Their Kids Are Using Cannabis, Cocaine

A British company has developed a cheap hand-held drug testing device that in 5 minutes can enable parents to check, from a sample of saliva, whether their kids are using cannabis, cocaine or other illegal substances. Universal Sensors Ltd, of Ickleton, Cambridgeshire, said their Vantix biosensor technology could also be used by the police to carry out roadside tests on drivers suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs..
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Heroin Substitute Supervision Saves Lives, UK

Researchers have identified that supervision of methadone prescribing has substantially reduced deaths among users of the heroin substitute, at a time of growing heroin addiction problems and expanded methadone prescribing. It has long been known that treatment with methadone reduces deaths among heroin addicts but there have been historic concerns about misuse and overdoses of methadone itself... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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Suicidal Thoughts May Be Due To Acne Rather Than Medication

Depressive side effects which were thought to be caused by acne medications, such as Accutane and Claravis, may in fact be caused by the acne itself, say researchers in a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The writers suggest that fears that acne drugs may cause suicidal thoughts may have been overstated. Young people with severe acne have considerably higher levels of depression and suicidal ideation compared to individuals with no acne or mild symptoms, the Norwegian investigators report...
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Widely Prescribed Antibiotic Reported By Parents To Be Effective For Fragile X Treatment

One of the antibiotics most commonly prescribed to treat adolescent acne can increase attention spans and communication and decrease anxiety in patients with fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental impairment, according to a new survey study that is the first published on parents' reports of their children's responses to treatment with the medication.
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Together Teens And Neutrogena Raise $200,000 To Benefit Disaster Relief, Education And Environmental Charities

Neutrogena, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skin care brand, announced today that, with the help of teens across America, the Wave for Change campaign achieved its goal of raising $200,000 for communities in need.
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Researchers Uncover Biological Rationale For Why Intensive Lupus Treatment Works

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered the biological rationale for why large doses of corticosteroids given repeatedly over several weeks may help individuals with lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. Unlike the anabolic steroids athletes sometimes use illegally to bulk up muscle, corticosteroids are routinely used to treat inflammation in lupus patients.
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Join Neutrogena’s Wave For Change And Help Raise Up To $200,000 For Disaster Relief, Education And Environmental Charities

Understanding teens' determination and passion for change, Neutrogena, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skin care brand, is launching Wave for Change, a charitable campaign that makes it easy for teens everywhere to not only give back, but to choose how Neutrogena will support communities in need. This summer, starting on July 17th through August 23rd, Neutrogena will donate $1 for every Wave® Sonic Power-Cleaner and Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit product sold, up to $200,000 to GlobalGiving..
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Minimize side effects from treatment of acne, rosacea.: An article …

Product DescriptionThis digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2009. The length.
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