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HEALTH CANADA US,FOOD DRUG ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL ... 

For medical professionals, vinyl medical products are essential life-saving tools. Over the last several years, however, activist groups like Greenpeace and its affiliate Health Care Without Harm have attempted to discredit the use of vinyl by alleging health and environmental risks through its use and disposal. The fact is vinyl has been used safely in medical products for over 40 years, and hundreds of studies and billions of real-world patient exposures are a testament to its track record of safe use. The benefits and proven safety of vinyl medical products are described, and the validity of activist allegations is addressed. 

Health Care without Harm www.noharm.org/us/pesticidesClean ers/Fragrances... 

HEALTH NETWORK EASTMAN CHEMICAL EXXON BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MASSACHUSETTS,INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM ADVAMED US,FOOD DRUG ADMINISTRATION VINYL INSTITUTE... 

Health Care Without Harm claims that a report by former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop misrepresents scientific evidence. HCWH contends that Koop s panel selectively used data about the health effects of phthalates leaching from PVC and questions the intellectual honesty of Koop s report. HCWH is leading the charge to get rid of PVC in medical devices. 

Over the past decade in the CSR arena, a combination of environmental, healthcare advocacy and governmental groups like Health Care Without Harm, Healthy Building Network, and U.S. EPA have begun to raise issues relating to hospital materials used both for construction and day-to-day operations. 

The Baxter agreement is available by searching the website of Health Care Without Harm, www. noharm.org, accessed February 17, 2004. 

In 1999, the concern focused on PVC bags for intravenous fluids, which also use phthalate plasticizers. The Health Care Without Harm Coalition launched a consumer education campaign claiming that the IV bags have similar problems to the... 

DiGangi J, Norin H, Pretty Nasty. Phthalates in European Cosmetic Products, Health Care Without Harm, November, 2002. 

Clapp, R., Culver, A., Donahue, S., Fuller, T Hoppin, P, Jacobs, M., and Sutherland, C. Risks to Asthma Posed by Indoor Health Care Environments A Guide to Identifying and Reducing Problematic Exposures. Health Care without Harm, 2007. 

Hazards and regulation of cleaning chemicals, health care without harm. Health Facilities Management Magazine, October 2006. 

Hazards and Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals, Health Care without Harm, Health Facilities Management Magazine, Octoher 2006. AHA, Chicago. 

Janssen S (2005) Brominated flame retardants rising levels of concern. Health care without harm, Arlington, VA... 

Jnny Davis, age 25, is pregnant. Jenny s primary health care provider tells her that she may not take any medication without first checking with the health care provider during the pregnancy. Jnny is puzzled and questions you about this. Discuss how you would address Jnny s concerns. 

Take the drug exacdy as prescribed by the primary health care provider. Do not increase or decrease die dosage, and do not take any over-the-counter (OTC) drug without first consulting the primary health care provider. Notify the primary health care provider or dentist if the pain is not relieved. 

In die case of arthritis, do not change from aspirin to acetaminophen without consulting die primary health care provider. Acetaminophen lacks the antiinflammatory properties of aspirin. 

Do not consistently use an OTC nonnarcotic analgesic to treat chronic pain without first consulting the primary health care provider. 

Do not take any prescription or nonprescription dragp without consulting the primary health care... 

Do not take antacids, tetracyclines, penicillamine, or fluoroquinolones at the same time or 2 hours before or after taking iron without first checking with the primaiy health care provider. 

Mesalamine—Swallow tablets whole do not chew them. For the suppository, remove foil wrapper and immediately insert tiie pointed end into the rectum without using force. For tiie suspension form, instructions are included with the product. Shake well, remove the protective sheath from the applicator tip, and gently insert the tip into the rectum. Partially intact tablets may be found in the stool if this occurs, notify the primary health care provider. 

Lentinan, a derivative of the shiitake mushroom, is proving to be valuable in boosting the body s immune s/stem and may prolong the survival time of patients with cancer by supporting immunity. In Japan, lentinan is commonly used to treat cancer. Additional possible benefits of this herb are to lower cholesterol levels by increasing the rate at which cholesterol is excreted from the body. Under no circumstances should shiitake or lentinan be used for cancer or any serious illness without consulting a primary health care provider. 

Do not take non-prescription medications or herbal/alternativa/complementary medicines without notifying your physician, pharmacist, and/or health care team members. 

Proper ADHD treatment is a substantial financial burden.27,28 Annual health care costs of patients with ADHD are more than double those of patients without ADHD ( 1343 versus 503, respectively).27 Further, the total cost of ADHD in the United States in 2000 was 31.6 billion.28 The financial burden... 

Some calcium products contain lead.12 While the clinical significance and long-term risks are unknown, it is best to use supplements without a high lead content. Because of the number of calcium supplements available, patients may find it overwhelming to choose a supplement. Health care providers can help... 

Since many AR treatment options are available OTC, patients often self-treat unless symptoms are intolerable. Additionally, patients without medical insurance or formulary coverage are more likely to purchase OTC agents. Health care providers should ask patients about OTC medication history (i.e., effectiveness of and adverse effects with previously used agents) when selecting AR therapy. 

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