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Large shortage of hormone patches in the autumn
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Large shortage of hormone patches in the autumn

Women who use estrogen patches for menopausal symptoms will have difficulty getting their medication this autumn. This despite the fact that the Medical Products Agency has renewed the import of American patches to resolve the Swedish shortage
The use of ketamine against depression in Sweden
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The use of ketamine against depression in Sweden

Ketamine drops are used in several regions for severe depression – despite the treatment not being approved. Now the Medical Products Agency is opening up for a new recommendation regarding the controversial treatment
More people are being poisoned by ADHD medication
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More people are being poisoned by ADHD medication

The last ten years have seen a 250 percent increase in questions about poisonings with ADHD medication, and the increase continues, according to new figures from the Poison Information Centre. Poorer mental health may be an explanation
Life-saving nasal spray now available over-the-counter at pharmacies
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Life-saving nasal spray now available over-the-counter at pharmacies

The nasal spray naloxone, which can counteract opioid overdoses, is now available to purchase without a prescription at pharmacies in Sweden. It's a huge step forward, but we can't stop here, says Jennie Gejel, chairperson of the User Association in Stockholm
Hundreds of Referrals Lost Due to Technical Fault
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Hundreds of Referrals Lost Due to Technical Fault

The Medical Products Agency warns against a ginseng product
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The Medical Products Agency warns against a ginseng product

Five out of ten sunscreens offer worse protection than promised
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Five out of ten sunscreens offer worse protection than promised

Five out of ten sunscreens with sun protection factor 50 do not have the high protection they claim, shows a Norwegian study. Several of them are sunscreens for children and are sold in Sweden
Researchers: Unique that children died despite TBE vaccine
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Researchers: Unique that children died despite TBE vaccine

A child in Uppsala died in October last year after being affected by TBE - despite full vaccination against the brain inflammation. Such a serious case, I have not experienced before, says Tomas Bergström, professor and chief physician at Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Tonsillitis can be deadly - more people should be tested
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Tonsillitis can be deadly - more people should be tested

Tonsillitis caused by group A streptococci should be treated by healthcare to a greater extent than before, believes the Public Health Agency. Otherwise, there is a risk that some will become seriously ill with sepsis, reports Vetenskapsradion
Two lethal substances classified as narcotics
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Two lethal substances classified as narcotics

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