Kids' Stomach Bugs Tied to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A serious bout with a stomach bug can raise a child's risk of having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) later on, new research shows.
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Eprotirome Further Reduces Cholesterol Levels in Statin-Treated Patients
The thyroid hormone analog further reduced total- and LDL-cholesterol levels, as well as triglycerides, without any adverse effects. Commonly observed side effects of past thyroid hormone mimetics have included a rapid heart rate or atrial dysrhythmias, but these were not reported with eprotirome.
Heartwire
Despite Law, Drug Safety Still a Concern at FDA
Recent new powers have helped the U.S. Food and Drug Administration combat contaminated medications, counterfeit pills and other safety woes, but more work is needed to address lingering concerns about drug risks, FDA officials said on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information
Draft NIH Consensus Statement Released on Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
An independent consensus panel discussed their findings and implications after the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on VBAC.
Medscape Medical News