Tag: Medication Safety
-
Teacher censured for asking to buy ADHD medication from a student: what happened and what comes next
Background of the case A recent disciplinary action has placed a spotlight on professional boundaries in schools. A teacher who engaged in an inappropriate request—asking to purchase a student’s ADHD medication—faces censure and must demonstrate fitness to return to the profession. The incident, which unfolded in a school setting, raises critical questions about safeguarding student…
-
NHS Urges GP Visit Now if You Have Three Symptoms While Taking Dapagliflozin
H2: What is dapagliflozin and who uses it? Dapagliflozin is a medication commonly prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes, helping the kidneys remove excess sugar through urine. It is also used in some patients with heart failure and chronic kidney disease to protect organ function and improve outcomes. While it can offer important benefits, it…
-
Warning: Painkillers on Your Period – What You Need to Know
Why the warning matters Managing menstrual pain is a common concern for many people. Painkillers like ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen can provide relief, but taking them during your period is not without potential risks. A growing number of health professionals emphasize that menstrual pain is a real, legitimate symptom that deserves careful, informed management. The…
-
Is Methylene Blue the TikTok Wellness Trend You Should Rethink
What’s drawing people to methylene blue? From tongue staining to bold health claims, methylene blue has resurfaced in online wellness circles as a “miracle” or longevity hack. First approved in the late 19th century as a dye and later used in medicine, the compound has a long history that’s now spilling into social media feeds.…
-
ADHD Medications Poisonings Quadruple: Call for Pediatric Doses to Protect Children
Rising risk: Poisonings linked to ADHD medications New data from Australian researchers show a troubling rise in poisonings involving ADHD medications among children, with cases quadrupling over the past decade. While ADHD drugs like stimulants improve focus and behavior for many, their availability in adult strengths creates a safety challenge when households or caregivers split…
-
Expectant Mothers Miss Specialist Allergy Care More Than They Realize
Overview: The Gap in Specialist Allergy Care for Expectant Mothers Pregnancy is a time of heightened vigilance for maternal and fetal health. For many expectant mothers, allergies, asthma, or medication reactions can complicate the journey. Yet a significant number do not receive timely consultation with an obstetric or allergist specialist who can tailor care to…
-
Valproate in pregnancy falls to new low as safety measures take effect
The latest data on valproate in pregnancy A new update from the NHS Medicines and Pregnancy Dashboard, published on 25 September 2025, shows a continued drop in the use of sodium valproate by women of childbearing age and a very small number of pregnancies affected by the drug. Between October 2024 and March 2025, five…
-
Respiratory Infections Surge: Medications That Worsen IRAS
Overview of the latest IRAS surge In recent weeks, the country has seen a sharp rise in acute respiratory infections (IRAS), reaching roughly 40,000 weekly episodes. The uptick began in epidemiological week 33, with 33,143 cases, followed by 35,857 the next week, and a continued increase thereafter. Public health officials stress the need to understand…
-
Respiratory Infections Spike to 40k Weekly: Medications to Avoid
Overview: a rising tide of IRAS In the latest public health update, respiratory infections (IRAS) have risen to around 40,000 weekly cases in the past month. The rebound began in epidemiological week 33—the third week of August—when 33,143 infections were reported. A week later, cases reached 35,857 and continued to climb in the days that…
-
Respiratory Infections Surge: Medications That Can Worsen a Patient’s Condition
Respiratory Infections Surge as Weekly Cases Approach 40,000 In the past month, referring to the latest public health data, acute respiratory infections (IRAS) have surged, with weekly counts edging toward 40,000 cases. The uptick began in epidemiological week 33 (late August), when authorities recorded 33,143 episodes. One week later, the tally rose to 35,857, and…