Reasons to be tearful

Article Abstract:

Depression is Australia's most debilitating and expensive illness, costing the community in excess of $3 billion a year in direct and indirect costs. Prozac, and many other anti-depressant drugs that followed it are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and they work by preventing the brain from reabsorbing serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in the regulation of mood and a few other things like body temperature.

Antidepressant Preparations, Evaluation, Drug therapy, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Antidepressants

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The pill of rights

Article Abstract:

Caroline de Costa, an obstetrician, argues for change in regulations regarding the prescription of the pill RU486 to women who want to terminate their pregnancy. Following her meeting with parliamentarians, a group of four sponsored a private members' bill to remove restrictions on the supply of RU486.

Government regulation (cont), Government domestic functions, Government regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Abortion, Mifepristone, Health policy

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High fliers

Article Abstract:

Many are wondering if the 'friendly fire' Canadian casualties in Afghanistan last year had anything to do with the amphetamines being used by the US soldiers.

United States, Canada, Afghanistan, Amphetamine Preparations, Health aspects, Company legal issue, Cases, Causes of, Amphetamines, Friendly fire casualties (Military science), Friendly fire (Military science)

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