Immunosuppressive properties of TNF blockers may increase risk of malignancy in children
Immunosuppressive properties of TNF blockers may increase risk of malignancy in children
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of malignancies in children using tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, raising concerns of an associated risk and prompting an investigation. Researchers from the FDA set out to identify all reports… Continue reading
Warning Signs and Risk Factors
Warning Signs and Risk Factors
Suicide among teens is a disturbing social problem internationally. In the United States alone suicide is the third leading cause of death among this age group. The teen years are a challenging time of life for many young people. There are tremendous social pressures, family… Continue reading
Risk of Net addiction growing in S’pore
Risk of Net addiction growing in S’pore
With the Internet becoming more pervasive and computers integral tools in schools, at work and in homes, more in Singapore are now at risk of becoming addicted, note field workers.
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HIV-Infected Drug Users Face High Risk of Medical Complications
HIV-Infected Drug Users Face High Risk of Medical Complications
A Yale University study of the health problems of people infected with HIV reveals that those who also have substance abuse problems are at greater risk for other serious illnesses than those who do not- primarily because the substance abuse leads… Continue reading