News tagged with decongestants

New study observes link between decongestant use in pregnant women and lower risk of preterm birth

A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) epidemiologists has found that women who took over-the-counter decongestants during their pregnancies are less likely to give birth prematurely.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 30, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Traffic harms Asturian amphibians

The roads are the main cause of fragmenting the habitats of many species, especially amphibians, as they cause them to be run over and a loss of genetic diversity. Furthermore, traffic harms two abundant species ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

EU prizewinning researchers decongest the internet

The Internet has become part of our everyday lives, in ways we would never have imagined 30 years ago, but how often do we pause and think about the how and why of getting online? A team of EU-funded Spanish researchers are ...

Technology / Internet

created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New technique puts chemistry breakthroughs on the fast track

Scientists can now take that "a-ha" moment to go with a method Princeton University researchers developed — and successfully tested — to speed up the chances of an unexpected yet groundbreaking chemical discovery.

Chemistry / Other

created Nov 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Drugmakers eliminate infant drops of key medicine

(AP) -- Johnson & Johnson and other makers of cold and fever medications said Wednesday that they will discontinue infant drops of medicines containing acetaminophen in an effort to avoid confusion that can lead to dangerous ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created May 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

There are no cures for the common cold

Americans catch an estimated 1 billion colds each year. And by this time of year, as weary cold sufferers line up at local pharmacies, it may not sound surprising that Americans spend at least $4.2 billion annually on over-the-counter ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 21, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

OHSU Emergency Department reports fewer meth-related visits following 2006 'anti-meth' legislation

The number of methamphetamine-related emergency room visits decreased significantly in the year following the implementation of Oregon's law prohibiting the sale of over-the-counter decongestant containing pseudoephedrine, ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jun 07, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Roller coasters linked to common ear injury

The sharp turns, ups and downs, and high speeds of today's roller coasters bring a lot of thrills, but if you're not careful, the ride could also cause damage to your ears, say physicians at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 30, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Common Cold Symptoms Not Washed Away by Nose Irrigation

Washing out your nose with a spray or spout of salt water is safe and might even get you back to work sooner after a cold or acute sinus infection. However, there is not enough evidence to show that it can reduce your symptoms ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Researchers develop standard of care for breast cancer survivors with lymphedema (w/ Video)

Lymphedema, a chronic swelling condition that can appear after breast cancer surgery, is a risk for 1.3 million breast cancer survivors. Although lymphedema can cause lifelong swelling in the arms, back, neck and chest, there ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Feb 17, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Surgery helps chronic sinusitis sufferers get relief

Adults with chronic rhinosinusitis —a debilitating inflammation of the nasal passages that lasts for months and keeps coming back — report significantly improved quality of life following minimally invasive endoscopic sinus ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 27, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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