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June 16, 2009

Zicam may damage sense of smell - FDA

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Consumers should discontinue use of Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and related products because they can can permanently damage users' sense of smell , the government said Tuesday. In a press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised consumers to stop use of three over-the-counter Zicam Cold Remedy products: nasal gel, nasal swabs and the discontinued "kids size" swabs. DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co (F.N) has found advantages in going without t

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June 15, 2009

Ins and Outs

President Obama's speech to American Medical Association... [President Obama] Doctors' boos show Obama's tough road... [AP] Medicare advisers eye imaging, biologics savings... [Reuters] Congress Invests in Health Care... [WSJ] VA inspections show continued flaws... [AP] FDA Issues Safety Communication about an Ongoing Review of Stimulant Medications Used in Children with ADHD... [FDA] FDA Issues Public Health Advisory Regarding Levemir Insulin... [FDA] St. Jude Medica

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FDA questions heart risk findings on ADHD drugs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A study that found possible heart risks with attention deficit drugs had limitations and should not prompt parents to stop giving the medications to children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday. The FDA said ...

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February 17, 2009

Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive - U.S. News & World Report


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Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive
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3 (HealthDay News) -- Ritalin, a drug commonly used to treat children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), caused changes in the brain ...
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February 1, 2009

ADHD drugs causing hallucinations in some kids

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can cause children to have hallucinations even when taken as directed, U.S. government researchers said on Monday.

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