Friday, August 19, 2011

Tetanus vaccinations- not just for kids.


The bacteria that cause tetanus enter the body through wounds or cuts. Tetanus can lead to severe muscle spasms, stiffness, and lockjaw -- the inability to open your mouth or swallow. A one-time Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis) vaccine and a Td (tetanus-diphtheria) booster every 10 years are all it takes to prevent it.


ADHD may be on the rise in U.S. kids - Health - CBC News

ADHD may be on the rise in U.S. kids - Health - CBC News

Miscarriage clue found in chromosomes - Health - CBC News

Miscarriage clue found in chromosomes - Health - CBC News

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Drug reps use psychological tactics to successfully influence doctors' prescribing habits

Drug reps use psychological tactics to successfully influence doctors' prescribing habits

Who ever said that money doesn't buy love should definitely rethink that quote. Fancy restaurants and great gifts- that's what our physicians and pharmaceutical companies rely on?

Survey: Some clinics offer embryo selection to create children with genetic defects

Survey: Some clinics offer embryo selection to create children with genetic defects

The ethical issue first arose from whether or not we should have embryo selection of certain genes that enhance the perfection of human beings has finally led us to choose what genetic defects our children can have. This is as the article states "the deliberate crippling of children". How wonderful!