Transmuting tamoxifen

This week new research was published on the use of the SSRI (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor) antidepressants, in combination with the drug tamoxifen. For some time there have been concerns about prescribing them together, and a new study finally quantifies that, David Juurlink explains how. Also this week, a child’s early years will affect the rest of their life, in terms of medical as well as social and educational outcomes. Clyde Hertzman talks about what governments are, and should be, doing to help build a solid foundation. Juliet Walker and Birte Twisselmann takes us through the week’s news.