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Too many drugs linked to erectile dysfunction

The more medications a man takes, the more likely he is to experience erectile dysfunction (ED). Drugs that are prescribed for common health problems can even lead to severe difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection.

In the Media by Kathleen Blanchard

Income matters when it comes to surgery with kids who have IBD

Ontario children who have Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and live in low-income homes are more likely to require surgery.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Parents and over-the-counter meds a risk to children

Parents are risking their children globally when it comes to over-the-counter medication, according to a new study presented this week in Lisbon by Dr. Rebekah Moles from the University of Sydney.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 4 comments

Report shows Canadian doctors over-prescribing

In Decisions, Decisions: Family Doctors as Gatekeepers to Prescription Drugs and Diagnostic Imaging in Canada, a report released by Health Council of Canada today, better management of prescription drugs and diagnostic imaging services are needed.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 3 comments

Op-Ed: Health Issues And Concerns Relevant To The Homeless

Do we as a society need to examine better ways to address the health of the homeless, or are the present measures adequate?

In the Media by Thom W. Conroy

HIV patients lose medications in Arizona budget cuts

The latest cut in drug assistance programs in Arizona is medication for those with HIV and AIDS. The state program has dropped the medications from their rosters leaving patients to find alternatives to stay alive.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

New Study Shows Two HIV Drugs Appear to Increase Risk of Heart Attack

In a second set back in as many weeks reports about HIV and/or AIDS research, a new study finds that two well known HIV drugs appear to increase the risk of heart attack.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 3 comments

Brain scan can predict response to antidepressants

Researchers have developed a brain scan to help predict which antidepressant is more likely to work for a depressed person. The test has a high level of reliability just a week after a patient begins taking the medication.

In the Media by unusualsuspect - 3 comments

Wyeth's Dromedary Drug Deal

Oh Boy!, more drugs that kill our livers, make our lungs bleed, make other body parts fall off and have more side affects than all the burgers Micky D's has sold in 10-years...

In the Media by KeithLDick

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