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IBD, depression risks with isotretinoin very small, research shows

Although it's tough to accurately assess the associations between isotretinoin use and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), bone abnormalities or depression, research to date shows that these risks are very small.

FDA Safety Alert: Abnormal heart rhythms associated with high doses of citalopram hydrobromide

FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients that the antidepressant citalopram hydrobromide (Celexa, Forest Laboratories) should no longer be used at doses greater than 40 mg per day because it can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart.

Nonpsychiatrist providers may be overprescribing antidepressants

More doctors who are not psychiatrists are prescribing antidepressants, making these drugs the third most commonly prescribed group of medications in the United States, according to a study published in the August issue of Health Affairs.

How much fish should I eat during pregnancy?

Fish consumption during pregnancy has created a significant amount of discussion among scientists, policy makers and healthcare professionals.

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