Study Recommends That ‘Tweens’ Alcohol Prevention Programs Occur As Early As Third Grade

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

A study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and the University of Florida suggests that 'tweens' should receive alcohol prevention programs prior to sixth grade, when nearly one in six children are already alcohol users. The study found that adolescents who already use alcohol are less receptive to ...

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Allergic Like Reactions Occur In Pre Medicated Patients

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Allergic-like reactions can occur in patients (both children and adults) when given gadolinium containing contrast agents, even if they have been pre-medicated with corticosteroids and antihistamines, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor. "We pre-medicate patients at our institution who ...

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