Thursday July 10 / 2008

Thursday July 10 / 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.

12:13: The world's largest cardiac surgery clinical trial, expected to involve 4,700 patients, will be undertaken by researchers at the Population Health Research Institute of Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University.
Guest: Dr. Andre Lamy, Cardiac surgeon at Hamilton Health Sciences, an Associate Professor at McMaster University and Co Principal Investigator of the CORONARY study.

12:20: Our favourite local chiropractors are back in the house.
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre over on Locke Street. (in-studio)

12:35: Diabetes and foot care go hand in hand. Or, is that foot in foot?
Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care. 905-523-1444 ext 230

12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Irene.

Adverse Reactions;

Adverse reactions are undesirable effects to health products when used under normal conditions. Health products include drugs, medical devices and natural health produces. Drugs include both prescriptions and non-prescription pharmaceuticals. Reactions may occur within a minute or years after exposure to the product and may range from minor reactions like a skin rash to a serious and life-threatening event, such as blood disorder or liver damage. So, you have had a reaction to a medication you were taking and feel it is important to inform others about this medication, what can you do? The Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program (CADRMP) offers a data base called the Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Information System ( CADRIS), which is maintained by the Marketed Health Products Directorate of Health Canada. CADRIS houses Canadian suspected adverse reactions which have been reported through CADRMP. This database allows consumers and health professionals to access suspected adverse reactions to health products, so that they can make a more informed decision about the products they use. Both health professionals and consumers may report reactions to medication reactions and should be reported as soon as possible. They are especially important if a serious reaction has occurred.
An estimated 2 million adverse drug reactions occur each year as a result of taking prescription drug. However it is important to keep things in perspective, all prescriptions go through rigorous testing prior to being made available to patients, and most side-effects are mild. It is important that the patient reads the leaflet information given at time of the medication. The information provided is not intended to scare the patient, but in keeping the patient well informed of possible side effects. Many things can impact the performance of a medication such as alcohol consumption and herbal supplements. Staying informed is the best way to reduce unwanted side-effects. It is also important the patient converse with their pharmacist if they have any concerns.

Rexall #0202 Nadine Janacek Blog Reporter