6321 results

• FDA Finalizes Guidance On Unsanitary Conditions At Compounding Pharmacies

  November 10, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  New FDA guidance seeks to lay out best practices for compounding pharmacies to meet sanitary and cleanliness standards, and prevent potential outbreaks or medication contamination.

• Children’s Use Of E-Cigarettes, Other Noncigarette Tobacco Use, Often Go Unnoticed By Parents: Study

  November 9, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds parents are less likely to know their children are tobacco users if they vape instead of using traditional cigarettes.

• Nursing Home COVID-19 Infections Quadruple In States Where Pandemic Surges: AP

  November 9, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  COVID-19 cases are quadrupling at nursing homes in states hardest hit by the ongoing pandemic.

• Romaine Lettuce Recall Issued Over Potential E. Coli Food Poisoning Risk

  November 9, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Another romaine lettuce recall is being issued due to E. Coli contamination from the same area as previous, nearly annual, outbreaks.

• Depakote Use During Pregnancy Linked To Elevated Autism, ADHD Risks: Study

  November 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates Depakote use during the first trimester is linked to an increased risk of autism and ADHD, while the side effects of other leading epilepsy drugs are not.

• Lead Blood Poisoning Levels High in 1 of 3 Children: Report

  November 6, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Despite years of progress, lead exposure rates among children remain high, particularly in poorer nations.

• ICD Implants More Likely For Patients Treated By Doctors Receiving Large Payouts From Manufacturer: Study

  November 6, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that which manufacturer paid a doctor the most money may be a bigger determining factor in which ICD patients are implanted with than which one is actually right for them.

• Controversial Crispr Gene-Editing Can Damage Embryo DNA: Study

  November 5, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that Crispr gene-editing technology can cause potentially irreparable genetic damage and mutations.

• Ford Explorer Recall Impacts 350K Vehicles From Model Years 2013-2017, Which May Suffer Steering Control Problems

  November 5, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Ford is recalling an additional 350,000 Explorer SUVs which may develop steering problems.

• Medtronic Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter Recall Follows Death, Injury Reports

  November 4, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has upgraded a Medtronic catheter recall to its most serious classification, following reports of two injuries and one death.