Finasteride (brand name Propecia or Proscar) has side effects, some of which are serious and can last even after someone stops taking the drug.
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Feeding Your Pet A Raw Meat Diet Can Be Harmful To Your Health
Cindy Min, National Center for Health Research Can the recent trend to feed a raw-meat diet to pets be dangerous for their owners and others? Feeding raw meat-based diets (RMBD) to dogs and cats has been an increasing trend in the last decade. Many owners have moved away from diets recommended by veterinarians in search […]
Read More »Digital screens can cause eye strain for children and adults. Are blue light glasses the solution?
People are spending more time in front of screens than ever before, and many of them are experiencing digital eye strain. While many eyewear companies are marketing blue light glasses as the solution, do these glasses really work? Read our article to see what the latest research says about blue light glasses and proven ways to reduce digital eye strain.
Read More »NCHR’s Comments on Drug Labeling for Geriatric Patients
November 16, 2020: We agree that the FDA should immediately develop clear guidelines for labeling that addresses safety and effectiveness of drugs in the geriatric population.
Read More »Palliative Care for Serious Diseases
Palliative care is often misunderstood as meaning a patient will not get “real treatment.” That is not accurate. Instead, palliative care offers a different type of treatment. Rather than focusing on curing a disease and exposing patients to aggressive treatment and therapy, palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life and relieving patients’ pain. Many patients receive both palliative and curative care at the same time, and benefit from the combination of treatment types.
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