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Innovative Drugs-of-Abuse Testing System Announced By Philips And Concateno
20.11.2008 12:19
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Concateno plc, Europe's largest provider of drug and alcohol testing programmes, and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) have today announced an innovative handheld drugs-of-abuse detection device. Concateno-Philips pioneering system will make testing for drugs such as cocaine and heroin quicker, simpler and easier enabling immediate point-of-care drug test results, similar to current alcohol tests.
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Lower Alcohol Limit Needed To Reduce Deaths On Our Roads, Says British Medical Association
20.11.2008 10:09
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Commenting on the launch of the Road Safety Compliance consultation published today (Thursday, 20th November 2008), BMA Head of Science and Ethics, Dr Vivienne Nathanson said: "There are a number of sensible ideas in this consultation which if adopted will help improve the nation's road safety. "It is particularly encouraging that the Government intends to investigate the impact of drugs on driving, as well as initiate a major awareness campaign on the issue.
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Discovery Of Extensive Use Of Illicit Alcohol
20.11.2008 08:15
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The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report released by the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP).
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Overuse Of Narcotics And Barbiturates May Make Migraine Worse
20.11.2008 04:06
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A team of researchers led by investigators at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has determined that certain commonly-prescribed medications may have the unintended consequence of increasing the frequency of migraine attacks. This important finding could alter the way doctors prescribe migraine medicines.
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