ANTIFEBRIN NOT A SAFE REMEDY.

Herbal Remedy is Natural and Safe.

"Herbal remedy is natural and safe"--truth or myth?

Neem oil is often used externally as a traditional medicine in India. Its ingestion, even in small doses produces toxic effects like severe metabolic acidosis, seizures, renal failure and encephalopathy. Management is supportive and prognosis is generally good but fatalities may occur. Herein we report an unusual case of neem oil toxicity in a previously normal adult.

Youth gambling: not a safe bet.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW To increase awareness and knowledge of the growing problem of adolescent gambling. RECENT FINDINGS Some risk factors have been established for adolescent gambling. Many of the risk factors for gambling behavior can be addressed in effective prevention of problem gambling. There is an association between some psychiatric comorbid conditions and problem gambling (i.e. depressi...

Gaviscon: not always entirely safe!

To cite: Shenvi A. BMJ Case Reports Published online: [Please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2012007866 DESCRIPTION A 27 week gestation baby had a relatively uneventful initial neonatal course. At 3 weeks age, her feeds were increased to 200 ml/kg/day to optimise weight gain. She subsequently developed recurrent desaturations that were felt to be secondary to reflux. Gaviscon was added...

"Not safe" is not enough: smokers have a right to know more than there is no safe tobacco product.

The right to health relevant information derives from the principles of autonomy and self direction and has been recognised in international declarations. Providing accurate health information is part of the basis for obtaining "informed consent" and is a recognised component of business ethics, safety communications, and case and product liability law. Remarkably, anti-tobacco and pro-tobacco ...