CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis, a needle-free alternative to EpiPens and similar drugs. The drug, called Neffy, is cleared for adults and children who weigh more than 66 pounds, the agency said Friday in a news release. It is given … Read more
The head of an association representing Muslim health workers has said it has recorded an increase in racist abuse since the start of the right-wing riots last week, with “unprecedented” fear among NHS staff. Dr Salman Waqar, president of the British Islamic Medical Association (Bima), which represents around 7,000 health workers, said health workers had … Read more
Poor NHS care for ME was highlighted during her investigation. For many with the condition, it came as no surprise: patients, families and charities have been raising concerns for years. They hope this will mark a turning point in patient treatment. What am I? Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also called chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is a … Read more
Fitness experts have revealed seven popular summer drinks that you may not realize are unhealthy – from smoothies to lemonade. As temperatures rise, it’s natural to crave an ice-cold drink – but unfortunately, many refreshing liquids are packed to the brim with harmful preservatives and harmful sugar. Luckily, UK personal trainer Donna Callander teamed up … Read more
This news can be difficult to process. A new study from the University of Michigan estimates that 15.6 million American adults regularly take herbal and dietary supplements that could be toxic to their livers. The six supplements are turmeric, green tea, ashwagandha, black cohosh, garcinia cambogia and red yeast rice. Over 80,000 herbal medicines and … Read more
Doctors have warned that severe shortages of an “essential” drug used to protect alcoholics from degenerative brain diseases could disproportionately affect “some of the most vulnerable” in society. Pabrinex, a multivitamin injection, is used to protect drinkers against conditions such as Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s syndrome, which can have dementia-like symptoms. Doctors are concerned that … Read more
At least three Quebec Liberal MPs have raised concerns with federal ministers about a new provincial directive they say will limit access to health care in the province for patients who cannot communicate in French. The 31-page directive published last month by Quebec’s health department says that health workers in the province can only provide … Read more
HELEN Flanagan has opened up about her terrifying battle with psychosis. The former Coronation Street actress, 33, began struggling with her mental health after splitting from her partner of 13 years, Scott Sinclair. 4 Helen has opened up about her terrifying battle with psychosisCredit: Instagram/@hjgflanagan 4 The star divorced her husband Scott after 13 years … Read more
meIt was visiting time at the hospital and the corridors were full of dutiful middle-aged sons and daughters. The woman holding the ward door open for me was balancing a monstrous stack of Tupperware boxes: home-cooked food, in case the nurses were too busy to make sure her elderly father ate. Why hadn’t I thought … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local news An open letter from the Quebec government claims that there are no language requirements in health care before services are provided in English to anyone who requests it. We looked at the requirements. Author of the article: Aaron Derfel • Montreal Gazette Posted on August 9, 2024 • Last updated … Read more