The blockbuster anti-cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia should be used only after all other cholesterol-lowering drugs fail until research proves that the medications work according to a panel of heart specialists convened by the American College of Cardiology. The panel based its assessment on detailed evidence from a controversial study, released Sunday, showing that Vytorin [...]
Entries from March 2008
March 28, 2008
Singulair
What you need to know about Singulair and Suicide.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating anecdotal reports that people using Singulair (montelukast) are at greater risk for suicidal thoughts and actions. Singulair is a popular asthma and allergy drug. It has been prescribed in the US since 1998.
The FDA Report states, “Singulair is an [...]
March 26, 2008
Tetanus, Is It Everywhere?
Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, is caused by a bacterial toxin, or poison, that affects the nervous system. It is contracted through a cut or wound that becomes contaminated with tetanus bacteria. The bacteria can get in through even a tiny pinprick or scratch, but deep puncture wounds or cuts like those made by nails or [...]
March 18, 2008
Biggest Winner Challenge
A winning combination of nutrition information and exercise classes helped Grant County residents to lose 370 pounds last year in the first Biggest Winner Challenge. Grant County residents are being challenged again this year, with a four-week program starting on March 31. Anyone who lives in Grant County is eligible to participate in the Biggest [...]
March 17, 2008
The Family Nurturing Center®
The Family Nurturing Center®
A Great Resource for Grant County Families.
Family Nurturing Center® is dedicated to ending the cycle of child abuse by promoting individual well-being and healthy family relationships. Their services and programs focus on the education, prevention, intervention, and treatment of all forms of child abuse. Family Nurturing Center® is a non-profit social service [...]
March 14, 2008
Treating Infants’ Colds
With last fall’s banning of several children’s over-the-counter cold medicines, Richard Harkness, who writes the Pharmacist on Call column for McClatchy newspapers, offers some suggestions for parents treating a child sick with cold symptoms.
The recent widely publicized shelf-pull involved OTC cold and cough products labeled for use in children younger than 2 years old. Product ingredients [...]
March 12, 2008
Plant Sterols
Promise Active™ Supershots are a new line of fruit and yogurt flavored drinks with natural plant sterols. Plant sterols and stanols are naturally occurring substances found in plants. They are present in small quantities in many fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, cereals, and legumes.
Research has shown that plant sterols/stanols included with a heart healthy eating plan may [...]
