OTTAWA, Oct. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Health Canada today released the October
2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This issue includes an article on the limitations with Lyme disease test
kits and a reminder to health professionals of the importance of
clinical diagnosis and early treatment. The article also encourages
reporting of incidents with test kits, including false negative and
false positive results.
This edition also includes an article highlighting the continued risks
of liver damage associated with antiandrogens used mainly in the
treatment of prostate cancer, and a case presentation on an adverse
reaction to thalomid treatment.
The October 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web
site at: www.health.gc.ca/carn
SOURCE: Health Canada
Media Inquiries:
Media Relations
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
Partager cet article