http://depressionmedicine.orly-owl.org AstroNutrition Health & Fitness Blog Mon, 11 May 2009 01:05:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Guardian has an interesting piece on Orwell and the writing of 1984. The information about the treatment of Orwell’s tuberculosis (TB) seems to indicate that he suffered a fairly severe skin hypersensivity reaction to streptomycin. “In 1947 there was no cure for TB - doctors prescribed fresh air and ... http://depressionmedicine.orly-owl.org/619-orwella%c2%80%c2%99s-adverse-drug-reaction.html Gives space to Andrew Wakefield, suggests a conspiracy to brain wash children, and allows the regular JABS anti-vaccine crew to vent off. Lay Scientist lays into them. http://depressionmedicine.orly-owl.org/620-the-daily-maila%c2%80%c2%99s-latest-mmr-story.html About three years ago there was considerable concern about the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) becoming associated with homeopathy.The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is introducing rules to allow remedies to specify the ailments for which they can be used.But critics argue the treatments will not ... http://depressionmedicine.orly-owl.org/621-homeopathic-victory.html Please read this post and consider signing the attached petition. It may increase the safety of the medicines you are given in the future.In the UK, Section 64 of the Medicines Act 1968 says, that if a pharmacist makes a single dispensing error they have automatically undertaken a criminal act. ... http://depressionmedicine.orly-owl.org/622-make-your-medicines-safer-sign-this-petition.html This week is European Immunization Week, which exists to “boost awareness of the importance of vaccination and increase the success of immunization programmes nationally and throughout the Region.” Here is the Welsh Chief Medical Officer views on vaccination:After providing clean water, air and food, vaccination is the most effective public ... http://depressionmedicine.orly-owl.org/623-european-immunization-week.html