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Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
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New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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Children Picking Up Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Around 13 Years: Study
Overall, 15.1 per cent of participants reported lifetime use, 10.3 per cent reported past year use, and 7.2 per cent reported use in the past month of any substance, the study found.
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New Glasses May Slow Nearsightedness In Kids After 2-Year Use
The US Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the lenses based on company data showing children experienced a 70% reduction in the progression of their myopia after two years.
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'Doctor Scapegoat To Quell Outrage': Medical Body On Cough Syrup Deaths
A doctor is being made the scapegoat for the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, and those approving such drugs must face action, an all-India organisation of doctors has said.
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Explained: Why US Is Considering Leucovorin For Autism Treatment
Leucovorin has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for counteracting the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, like methotrexate, that block the body's use of folate.
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Rising Diabetes In US Kids: Can Mounjaro Be The Answer? New Study Says Yes
A new study reveals Mounjaro may help children as young as 10 manage Type 2 diabetes, significantly reducing blood sugar and weight, with Eli Lilly pushing to expand its use beyond adults.
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Drug Use Among Meghalaya's Youth Starts As Early As 10: Study
The study found the mean age of drug initiation to be 19 years, with over one-third of respondents starting as minors and a quarter while still in school.
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Elon Musk Said He Fathered A Child With A Japanese Pop Star: Report
Elon Musk allegedly fathered a child with a Japanese pop star and told an ex that he would offer his sperm to anyone, a wide-ranging report about the billionaire's role in the Trump administration has revealed.
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"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.
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India Bans Anti-Cold Drug For Children Below 4 After Syrup Deaths Claim
The drugs regulator in India has banned the use of an anti-cold drug combination in children aged below four and ordered that drugs should be labelled accordingly, in the wake of the deaths of at least 141 children globally linked to cough syrups.
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Centre Bans Anti-Cold Fixed Drug Combination In Children Below 4 Years
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has prohibited the use of anti-cold fixed drug combinations in children below four years of age.
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Mumbai Couple Sold Children For Rs 74,000, Used Money To Buy Drugs: Cops
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested three people, including a couple accused of selling their children to arrange money for buying drugs and rescued a one-month-old baby girl from Andheri on Friday. A search for the second two-year-old son is going on.
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Indian-Origin Woman Gets 7 Years In UK Jail For Using Minors In Drug Trade
A 28-year-old Indian-origin woman is among six people jailed for their role in using minor children in their drugs supply operations in the UK. Sarina Duggal was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment last week.
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Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
-
Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
-
New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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Children Picking Up Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Around 13 Years: Study
Overall, 15.1 per cent of participants reported lifetime use, 10.3 per cent reported past year use, and 7.2 per cent reported use in the past month of any substance, the study found.
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New Glasses May Slow Nearsightedness In Kids After 2-Year Use
The US Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the lenses based on company data showing children experienced a 70% reduction in the progression of their myopia after two years.
-
'Doctor Scapegoat To Quell Outrage': Medical Body On Cough Syrup Deaths
A doctor is being made the scapegoat for the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, and those approving such drugs must face action, an all-India organisation of doctors has said.
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Explained: Why US Is Considering Leucovorin For Autism Treatment
Leucovorin has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for counteracting the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, like methotrexate, that block the body's use of folate.
-
Rising Diabetes In US Kids: Can Mounjaro Be The Answer? New Study Says Yes
A new study reveals Mounjaro may help children as young as 10 manage Type 2 diabetes, significantly reducing blood sugar and weight, with Eli Lilly pushing to expand its use beyond adults.
-
Drug Use Among Meghalaya's Youth Starts As Early As 10: Study
The study found the mean age of drug initiation to be 19 years, with over one-third of respondents starting as minors and a quarter while still in school.
-
Elon Musk Said He Fathered A Child With A Japanese Pop Star: Report
Elon Musk allegedly fathered a child with a Japanese pop star and told an ex that he would offer his sperm to anyone, a wide-ranging report about the billionaire's role in the Trump administration has revealed.
-
"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.
-
India Bans Anti-Cold Drug For Children Below 4 After Syrup Deaths Claim
The drugs regulator in India has banned the use of an anti-cold drug combination in children aged below four and ordered that drugs should be labelled accordingly, in the wake of the deaths of at least 141 children globally linked to cough syrups.
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Centre Bans Anti-Cold Fixed Drug Combination In Children Below 4 Years
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has prohibited the use of anti-cold fixed drug combinations in children below four years of age.
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Mumbai Couple Sold Children For Rs 74,000, Used Money To Buy Drugs: Cops
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested three people, including a couple accused of selling their children to arrange money for buying drugs and rescued a one-month-old baby girl from Andheri on Friday. A search for the second two-year-old son is going on.
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Indian-Origin Woman Gets 7 Years In UK Jail For Using Minors In Drug Trade
A 28-year-old Indian-origin woman is among six people jailed for their role in using minor children in their drugs supply operations in the UK. Sarina Duggal was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment last week.
