New Guidelines Issued for Combining HIV, Seizure Meds news
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) — Physicians need to take care when prescribing seizure medication to HIV/AIDS patients to prevent harmful interactions between drugs, experts warn.
The cautionary note from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has led to the issuance of a new AAN guideline, which was developed in consultation with the International League Against Epilepsy.
“It is important that patients know exactly which drugs they are taking and provide that information to all prescribing health care providers caring for them,” lead guideline author Dr. Gretchen L.
New B. Toys at Target!
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I am a little obsessed with Target. I’m there at least once a week for all of the things I “need” for around the home. Yes, I really did need those plum argyle tights last week.
All kidding aside, I am constantly impressed by the quality brands offered at Target including one of my favorite toy brands, B. Toys. I’m a HUGE fan of the whimsical and creative play items. Not only are these toys pleasing to look at, but I love that the packaging is made from recycled materials and is even reusable around the house. Double bonus!
I’ve actually used one of the boxes to store the many pairs of glasses I’ll most likely lose if I don’t keep them in a particular place. All inks on the p
IKEA Recalls High Chairs for Repair
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: ANTILOP High Chairs
Units: About 169,000 (133,000 in the U.S.
Sleep disorders common in cops: study
A survey from the United States and Canada found 40 percent of police officers had symptoms of a sleep disorder, including sleep apnea and insomnia.
Officers who screened positive for those disorders were also more likely to be burnt out, depressed or have an anxiety disorder. And over the next two years, they committed more administrative errors and safety violations and were more prone to falling asleep at the wheel than sound sleepers.
In general we have this cultural attitude of, sleep is for the weak, said Dr. Michael Grandner, from the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.