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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Aslam_M] Aslam M The cardiac risk of the drugs for ADHD have attracted interest recently following the recommendation by the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee of the FDA to include a black-box warning describing the cardiovascular risks of stimulant drugs used to treat this condition. However, this recommendation has subsequently been toned down by the Pediatric Advisory Committee of the FDA. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a disorder mainly diagnosed in school age children. It is characterized by increased activity, an inability to concentrate and poor school performance. Stimulant drugs have been the mainstay of treatment of ADHD. These include amphetamine and related drugs like methamphetamine and methylphenidate (Ritalin). It is estimated that 2.5 million children now take stimulants for ADHD in the USA. A growing number of adults also take the drug, with a diagnosis of “adult ADHD”, which has recently come into vogue. However, the numbers are quite small in Europe and elsewhere. Now let us come to the crux of the matter. Why are these drugs supposed to cause heart problems? These stimulant drugs belong to the class of sympathomimetic amines. Cardiovascular effects of these compounds have been well studied. They act by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and increase heart rate and blood pressure significantly. One study with a commercially marketed formulation showed an increase in systolic BP by about 5 mm Hg in treated adults. Such a rise of BP, argues the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory committee, can cause definite adverse effects on long term therapy. The induced increase in heart rate also has well-described adverse effects on the heart. Persistent increase in heart rate may induce chronic heart failure as demonstrated in animal models of dilated cardiomyopathy. The Committee also cites the examples of Ephedra (ma huang), marketed as a dietary supplement and phenylpropanolamine, an over the counter nasal decongestant, which belong to the same class. They have been known to have caused several well publicized adverse effects. Studies have reported that ephedra containing supplements accounted for 64% of the serious adverse reactions to supplements reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although their sales represented less than 1% of all dietary-supplement sales. A 16-fold increase in the risk of stroke has been reported among women taking phenylpropanolamine as a weight loss drug. Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory committee studied cases of myocardial infarction, stroke and sudden death in children and adults taking ADHD stimulants which have been reported to the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS). This could represent only a tip of the iceberg as only 1 to 10 percent of serious adverse events are actually reported. Some had evidence of undiagnosed heart disease on autopsy and the documentation was frequently incomplete. Despite these difficulties, the advisory committee decided to recommend strong preemptive action. Factors which the committee cited as the reason for the action included the tendency of these drugs to raise blood pressure and heart rate, the history of serious adverse effects associated with two drugs of the class (ephedra and phenylpropanolamine) and the rapid increase in exposure,particularly among adults. Though the committee noted important potential benefits of these drugs for certain highly affected children, they felt that the administration of these potent sympathomimetic agents to millions of Americans is inappropriate. The recommendations emphasize more selective and restricted use of these drugs while increasing the awareness of potential hazards. However, FDA’s Pediatric Advisory Committee was of the opinion that adding strong black-box warnings could cause more harm than good and may frighten patients. They, on the other hand, called for new information about health risks on the labels of attention deficit drugs. This would benefit doctors, patients and parents. They said that patients and parents should know about the reports even though it is unclear if the drugs contributed to the problems. Now, the FDA has to decide on the difficult problem of how to communicate the potential risks associated with ADHD drugs. The FDA will consider both panels’ recommendations before making a final labeling decision. Aslam M is an expert in Cardiolgy. He writes about matters related to heart disease in his [http://healthforheart.blogspot.com] Heart Diseases Blog. He also writes a [http://drugreviews.blogspot.com] Drug Reviews Blog, where he reviews latest developments in the field of drugs and medical devices. 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By Janice Elizabeth Small If you had a dog and didn’t treat it well - you starved it on some days, overfed it on others, gave it far too many doggie treats and not enough doggie nourishment or water, kept it indoors in front of the TV and gave it no exercise, berated it for being lazy and fat - how would you feel about yourself as a dog owner? Would you say you were negligent? Would you expect the animal welfare people to be keeping an eye on you? You’d feel bad about that, right? But when it comes to you, how do you treat yourself? Are you like the bad doggie owner? Do you give yourself the right food and exercise? Do you give yourself enough fresh air and water? Do you get all the vitamins you need? Do you give yourself enough gentle encouragement and pats on the back? Would you say your health and well-being are worth as much as any dog’s? Of course they are! Somehow, because we are responsible for our own health we think it’s Ok to be neglect ourselves. At least we think it’s Ok until something goes wrong - until we get to the stage where we hate our shape, we have heart problems, we can’t get around so easily or whatever. And then we struggle with changing our diet and our way of life because those old ways have become a comfortable habit. But you CAN switch to being a “good owner” if you think your body and your health are worth it. And not just for a few weeks or months while you get in shape but permanently so that you never have to think about it again. Like a dog, you can’t just retrain yourself overnight by switching your routine - you have to relearn new habits so that the whole process becomes automatic and as comfortable as your old way of living. But they can be learnt without too much effort. It takes just 21 days to learn a new habit. And the rewards are huge - the difference between a happy dog, full of energy with a wagging tail and an overweight snarling miserable dog lying in its basket all day is really just a few new habits away. Which habits will you start to change today? Copyright 2005, Janice Elizabeth Small Janice Elizabeth is a weight loss coach, slimming club owner and author of “The Diet Exit Plan”, an 8 week coaching program for automatic permanent weight loss. Request her FREE 15 page report “How to lose weight without dieting - 7 secrets the diet industry doesn’t want you to know” at http://www.SimplySlimming.com TODAY! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janice_Elizabeth_Small http://EzineArticles.com/?Want-to-lose-Weight?-Be-a-Good-Owner!&id=102374 ambien information ambien price get perscription for ambien online zolpidem ambien

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By James Patterson Having a craft project to work on as a family is a great way to pass the time. It allows for something to be accomplished together and becomes a point of pride for all involved. This is especially important during the summer months when the kids are out of school and may be stir crazy for something to do. Building and decorating a bird house is something that parents and kids can do together. It is relatively cheap and can provide hours of entertainment even after the project is completed. If your child is anything like me, they will love anything that can fly and by building a bird house it will help them to watch birds and may even challenge them to find out even more about the types of birds that frequent your backyard. Building Your Birdhouse Three are many different ways that you can go about building your bird house. If you want your kids to have some input, it is important for the design to remain simple. However, if building the bird house is simply for your own craft, there are many complicated and fascinating designs that can be followed. It all depends on what you are looking for from your birdhouse. Looking to impress the neighbors? There are designs that will make your own home look like a shack! If you want your kids to be a part of the process it is very easy to make your birdhouse very simple. It is quite possible to use four or five pieces of wood and construct one with very little in the way of tools. This will allow your kids to claim ownership over the birdhouse from start to finish. Painting Your Birdhouse This is where your kids will have a blast! If you approached correctly, your kids will realize that this is actually a house for birds and they need to decorate it as they would their own house. Again, this will be a great exercise for kids to visualize and might spark a greater interest in birds and other animals. Although there are many ways to go about painting your birdhouse, one the best ways to go about doing this is to use a sponge brush. This will give you enough control to do what you want. Sponge brushes are also great for kids. They dont hold too much paint, but are still able to get the job done. One thing to keep in mind is that the paint you use should not contain any chemicals that will have potential harm to the bird who will be visiting. Please take careful notice of the type of paint you are using. Not only could this be fatal to the birds, but it could also be traumatic to your kids. Another thing to consider is to leave the inside of the birdhouse free of any paint. It should be completely natural and free of chemicals so that the birds can freely make a home inside. How Bright Should My Birdhouse Be Painted? Although it might be fun to paint your birdhouse a loud color that will stand out in your yard, and this might be your kids color of choice, it is important to recognize that bright colors will not necessarily attract more birds. In the wild, female birds are a more subdued color for protection. This will often translate into where birds attempt to find shelter. If your birdhouse is too bright, it might not attract birds. James has been in the bird world for over 10 years, spending most of it breeding exotic birds.He has also written many articles for his local bird club’s newsletter.Site: http://www.birdflights.com/beak.pl/cedar/how/butterfly-audubon.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_Patterson http://EzineArticles.com/?Decorating-a-Birdhouse&id=259806 zolpidem sanval buy cheap ambien online ambien erection problems zolpidem 10 mg overnight

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