COMMENTARY | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on January 4, 2012, that a restriction on the use of some first line antibiotics in livestock would go into effect on April 5, 2012. They offered that they were "taking this action to preserve the effectiveness of cephalosporin drugs for treating disease in humans". Cephalosporin antimicrobial drugs are a first line defense in treating such diseases as, pneumonia, soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections and pelvic infections. The restrictions will be in effect for cattle, swine, chickens, and turkeys. ... read more..
Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds
MONDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Some pediatricians continue to do electrocardiograms (EKGs) on children before starting them on medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, new research suggests, even though many experts say the latest evidence shows it isn't really necessary. read more..
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