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Success — FDA Finally Issues Amalgam Warning

Just four weeks after we celebrated our 10th annual Mercury Awareness and Mercury-Free Dentistry Week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a long-overdue safety communication on amalgam. In an astounding about-face to its previous stance, the FDA issued a warning that mercury fillings may adversely affect pregnant women, children and other susceptible individuals, and… Read More »

OSHA issues long-delayed COVID-19 safety rules for healthcare workplaces

Dive Brief: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an emergency temporary standard Thursday that healthcare employers specifically must abide by to better protect workers from the spread of COVID-19. The ETS requires hospitals, nursing homes and other sites of care to provide employees with paid time off to get vaccinated and to recover from… Read More »

European PrEP programmes face two big issues: how to get more people coming forward, and how to serve them if they do

There remains a substantial gap throughout Europe between the need and desire for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and the number of people actually using it, an online workshop convened towards the end of last year by the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) heard. The workshop on PrEP was the second part of its fourth Standard… Read More »

Hand sanitiser recalled due to concerns over safety issues

There has been a recall issued by the Department of Agriculture on a batch of hand sanitiser. The notice has come due to fears prolonged use may cause dermatitis, eye irritation, upper respiratory system irritation and headaches. Virapro Hand Sanitiser (PCS 100409) has been removed from the ‘Biocidal Product Register’. A statement from the Department of Education… Read More »

Hospital launches online therapy in response to ‘dramatic increase’ in referral of patients with mental health issues

Saint John of God Hospital has launched a new online therapy programme for people struggling with their mental health due to a “dramatic increase” in admissions and referrals since the start of the pandemic. he hospital recently revealed that it has seen a dramatic increase in admissions and referrals from new and existing patients who… Read More »

Penis Problems: From Diabetes to Hormonal Issues, Conditions That Affect the Penis and Overall Sex Life

Penis problems can be a tad bit embarrassing to talk about. Primarily with your partner because you don’t want them to judge your performance in bed and also think of you as someone who ‘underperforms’. Suffering from penis problems can have adverse effects on a man as he might suffer from low self-esteem and other… Read More »

Form 2 Diabetic issues – Supplement D and Suffering from diabetes Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy, a side-effect of Form two diabetes, is the term used for a wide range of problems that can come from diabetes-related neural harm. The most common type is “peripheral neuropathy”. The indicators usually affect you. You may have a “pins and needles” feeling, a burning discomfort or hooks and needles. Actually the discomfort… Read More »

Urologic conditions lead to depression, sleep issues in men

Men who have erectile dysfunction, prostate problems, or other urologic conditions are often at higher risk for depression and sleep disorders. Physicians need to screen for this and refer them for specialist care. Men with urologic conditions such as erectile dysfunction are more likely to have depression and sleep disorders. This was the main conclusion… Read More »