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My submission to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
Public Commentary — for meeting on February 2-3, 2012 Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues 1425 New York Avenue NW, Suite C–100 Washington, DC 20005 info@bioethics.gov
How you can Get rid of Acne Scars Quick
If you’ve been pondering on effective solutions to get rid of acne scars naturally , you may need to explore natural solutions which are very popular amongst folks nowadays. The truth is many people are now looking for natural solutions due to the availability and easy access of safer…
If you have Whiteheads On Nose, Try These Home Remedy Suggestions
Whiteheads found on your nose are a type of acne that may quite often show up on your skin, especially throughout pregnancy. They will occur as a result of the over production of sebum or oils in your body. That results in the congestion of follicles found on skin…
SSRIs and PPHN: The FDA Revises Its Warning
In 2006, Chambers and colleagues published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine linking SSRI use during late pregnancy to an increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn (PPHN). Based on these findings, the “Usage in Pregnancy” section on the labels for SRRI antidepressants was updated to include…
PTSD and Pregnancy
Understanding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during pregnancy is important given that PTSD is relatively common and persistent in nature. PTSD will occur in approximately 10% of women in their lifetime, with one-third of episodes lasting more than five years. Given the relatively high prevalence of PTSD in young women and…
Clinical Case: Would You Use Gabapentin (Neurontin) During Pregnancy?
Ms. P is a 32-year-old married woman who presented for consultation regarding the use of medication during pregnancy. She had been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) 20 mg for many years for the treatment of recurrent major depression and generalized anxiety. In addition, she was prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin) for sleep. During the…



