Increasing numbers of California teens abuse over-the-counter cold medicine
... "Dextromethorphan has been used safely for years as a cough suppressant and is available in many over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold preparations," the authors write as background information in the article. But when taken...Multi-drug resistant TB persists in California
Despite significant advances in reducing the number of cases of tuberculosis in California, the proportion of multi-drug resistant cases has not decreased but remains steady, according to a study in the June 8 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on tuberculosis. ......Lead author Reuben M. Granich, M.D., M.P.H., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, presented the findings of the s...APA applauds new California regulations for inpatient psychological services
Washington, D.C., April 14, 2005 -- California patients suffering from serious mental illness will now have the benefit of having their inpatient care managed by psychologists with full hospital privileges. ......New state regulations issued by the state's Department of Health Services (DHS), recognizes California psychologists' expertise in diagnosing and treating mental disorders which allows...