Pharmacists are warning the UK public about the signs of scarlet fever, a highly contagious bacterial infection related to Strep A. Scarlet fever is a common, rising childhood illness caused by Strep A that is often called a “Victorian disease” due to its history. The new Sense and Sensibility adaptation highlights the history of StrepContinue reading “Know The Signs Of Strep A To Protect Your Family This Winter”
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Unwarned And Harmed
Dozens of women who used Depo-Provera say they were never warned of a potential brain tumour risk, and now live with devastating consequences including sight loss, bulging eyes and meningiomas. Doctors have been instructed to warn women about the risk of brain tumours linked to a contraceptive injection after dozens of women came forward sayingContinue reading “Unwarned And Harmed”
Paracetamol Concerns Among Pregnant Women
In response to Donald Trump’s assertions, pregnant women in Britain have started calling pharmacists with worries that paracetamol usage may be connected to autism. The US President said there had been a ‘meteoric rise’ in cases of autism, and he suggested Tylenol – which is called paracetamol in the UK – is a potential cause.Continue reading “Paracetamol Concerns Among Pregnant Women”
