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• FDA Warning Letter Indicates Company Made Children’s Drugs With Potentially Contaminated Water

  April 18, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has warned a manufacturer of generic children's drugs that it must redesign its water system following detection of bacterial contaminants and consumer complaints of odors that the company failed to investigate.

• Some ADHD Drugs May Significantly Increase The Risk Of Psychosis: Study

  March 21, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Some ADHD medications may significantly increase the risk of psychosis for first time users, according to the findings of a new study.

• Despite Known Risks, Antibiotics Still Widely Prescribed Inappropriately, Two Studies Show

  January 18, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Two new studies show that pediatricians and dermatologists are still likely over-prescribing antibiotics, despite concerns over antibiotic resistance.

• High Doses of Antipsychotics Increase The Risk Of Death Among Children: Study

  January 4, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that antipsychotics at high doses appear to increase the risk of unexpected death for children.

• Child Opioid Poisoning Deaths Increasing Every Year: Report

  January 2, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers from Yale warn of increasing rates of opioid deaths among children of all ages.

• Infant Ibuprofen Recall Issued Due To Overdose Risk

  December 7, 2018

  Russell Maas

  Several lots of infant ibuprofen are being recalled from Walmart, CVS and Family Dollar stores due to the risk that they are over-concentrated, putting infants at risk of drug overdose and kidney injury.

• Side Effects of Gadolinium MRI Contrast Dyes May Cause Reactions In Children: Study

  October 1, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Gadolinium MRI contrast dyes can cause rare but severe and life-threatening allergic and physiological reactions in children, according to the findings of a new study.

• Amid Concerns About Actemra Health Problems, FDA Approves Drug For Juvenile Arthritis Treatment

  September 27, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has approved Actemra for use in some children, despite concerns over heart problems, infections and other health risks.

• One-Third Of Foster Kids Prescribed Psych Drugs Without Treatment Plan, Federal Report Warns

  September 20, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal investigators report that a third of foster care children in the U.S. prescribed psychotropic drugs are given no treatment plan or medical monitoring while taking the powerful medications.

• Many Children Taking Multiple Medications At Risk Of Drug Interactions: Study

  September 10, 2018

  Russell Maas

  Many children take combinations of drugs which can result in adverse reactions, including suicidal tendencies, according to the findings of a new study.