Doctors offer common-sense help for common cold
Dr. Jack Gwaltney of the University of Virginia and Dr. Neil Graham of Johns Hopkins share evidence based advice on cold remedies. They urge targeted treatments for congestion throat cough and fluids while warning against overuse of oral decongestants and all purpose compounds. If symptoms persist or worsen a doctor should be consulted for possible sinus or secondary infections.
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New antidepressant Effexor gains FDA approval
Effexor receives FDA approval to treat low mood branding it structurally novel. It targets serotonin and norepinephrine, offering potential benefits for patients nonresponsive to other drugs and presenting fewer serious side effects than older treatments. Clinical trials show 70 to 75 percent response in five trials and 35 to 46 percent help for previously untreatable patients.
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RSV season begins as virus infections rise nationwide
Federal health officials note RSV or respiratory syncytial virus is spreading with a 16 percent rise in cases in 39 states reported to the CDC as of December 11. The illness mainly threatens infants and young children, lasting seven to 12 days and causing symptoms such as wheezing cough and fever. Each year RSV hospitalizes about 90,000 people and about 4,500 die. Researchers seek a new vaccine after earlier efforts failed.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
RSV
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