Health in brief urges routine toxoplasmosis screening
Doctors who treat children born with toxoplasmosis call for routine screening of pregnant women and infants. The infection can pass to babies during pregnancy through cat litter exposure to soil contaminated food or undercooked meat. Early detection could prevent blindness and brain damage in newborns.
Company expands recall of ADHD methylphenidate drug
Alliant Pharmaceuticals expands a nationwide recall to include all lots of Methylin Chewable Tablets used for ADHD and narcolepsy after finding potential incorrect methylphenidate levels. Mallinckrodt investigated and confirmed dosing inconsistencies across strengths.
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Schwan's recalls frozen products for glass fragments
Schwan's Food Manufacturing Inc recalls thousands of frozen egg rolls spring rolls tacos and pizza twists due to possible glass contamination. The Pasadena Texas plant items first recalled January 19 after six complaints. Company expands recall nationwide. contact 1-800-551-5961 for details.
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Stress cardiomyopathy proved by heartbreak damage
Washington researchers report that intense emotional stress from breakup death of a loved one or surprise can trigger stress cardiomyopathy. The condition mimics a heart attack and can cause dangerous heart spasms in healthy people though medical care can restore the physical heart and prevent lasting harm.
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Routine HIV testing urged for nearly all Americans
Health experts urge a major policy shift to screen virtually all adults for HIV similar to cancer tests. Studies show routine testing with targeted city and high risk group follow ups would be cost effective, reduce new infections, and enable earlier treatment with drug cocktails.
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Grassley Seeks Legal Import of Lower Cost Drugs
Senator Grassley with a bipartisan group urges legal importation of affordable prescription drugs to boost global competition. The plan would fund FDA oversight for a safe program and FTC non discrimination protections, despite White House safety concerns.
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