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HIV :: Lamivudine – for use in pediatric patients with HIV

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the tentative approval of the drug product Lamivudine (la mi’ vyoo deen) Oral Solution, 10 mg/mL manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma LTD. of Hyderabad , India . Lamivudine Oral Solution is the first generic version of the already approved Epivir Oral Solution, 10 mg/mL, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. This child-friendly-product is indicated for use in pediatric patients with HIV from three months to 16 years, and will now be available for consideration for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

Asthma :: Childhood Asthma – Homoeopathic Cure

In today’s time many children even infants are suffering from Childhood Asthma, and are put on Inhalers & Nebulizers . It is increasing at alarming rate whereas a proper care with appropriate Homoeopathic Treatment can Cure many youngsters and enable them breath normally without the aid of Puffs, Pumps and Nebulizers. Specially in Diwali days it aggravates because of Smoke and Air Pollution caused by Fire Crackers.

Acne :: Safe use of isotretinoin – accutane for treating severe acne

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing approval of a strengthened distribution program for isotretinoin, called iPLEDGE, aimed at preventing use of the drug during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or who might become pregnant should not take the drug. Isotretinoin (Accutane and its generics) is a highly effective drug for severe recalcitrant nodular acne, but it carries a significant risk of birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

Diabetes :: Safety Information on Blood Glucose Meters

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying health care providers and patients of a problem with blood glucose meters made by Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, Calif. The meters can unintentionally be switched from one unit of measurement to another, resulting in an inaccurate blood glucose interpretation by the user. Users in the United States should make sure that their meter reading is displayed as mg/dL because an inaccurate reading can lead to taking the wrong dose of insulin or dietary changes, resulting in higher levels of sugar in the blood or hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia can be a serious and even life-threatening condition and several cases of hyperglycemia have been reported to FDA.

Heart Disease :: Cost-effective implantable cardioverter defibrillators

The use of implanted defibrillators that keep the heart beating in proper electrical rhythm to prevent cardiac arrest appears to be cost-effective for those patients who receive a significant mortality reduction, according to researchers from Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Calif.

Baby Care :: Pampers Swaddlers

Pampers Swaddlers give a great Grow-With-Me fit due to super s-t-r-e-t-c-h-y sides that wrap around for a snug, comfy fit, and soft overlapping tabs that also can move farther apart. Swaddlers offer quilted softness that your baby will love.

Heartburn :: Treatment and Prevention of heartburn

If heartburn occurs when lying down, raising the head with pillows or sitting up frequently provides relief – although care must be taken to avoid placing continuous strain on the neck. Avoidance of certain foods shortly before bedtime is frequently advised to avoid future attacks.

Health :: Cooking utensils and their affect on nutrition

The utensils that are used to cook food often do more than just “hold” the food. Molecules of substances can leach from the utensil to the food that is being cooked in that utensil. Three of the substances that have been connected with utensils include aluminum, lead, and iron. Both lead and aluminum have been associated with illness.

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