Elderly Fall Deaths Have Doubled In Recent Years: Study
A new study warns that deaths from falls have doubled for the elderly in recent years, yet it is unclear why.…
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A new study warns that deaths from falls have doubled for the elderly in recent years, yet it is unclear why.…
New international guidelines seek to prevent some common and often fatal medication errors.…
The findings of a new study warn that Kayexalate and similar hyperkalemia drugs increase the risk of gastrointestinal injuries in elderly patients.…
The FDA has released draft guidance on how to study the potential effects of drugs on pregnant women.…
Most cancer drugs fast-tracked through a special FDA program do not appear to actually help cancer patients live longer, according to the findings of a new study.…
The Supreme Court has remanded about 500 Fosamax lawsuits back to a lower court, saying if Merck cannot prove it gave the FDA adequate information to decide on femur fracture label warnings, then the cases must be reinstated.
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The FDA has issued two new guidance on conducting studies and clinical trials on drugs which may be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women.…
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An ISMP report questions the FDA conclusions that there are no new safety signals with the Parkinson’s disease psychosis drug, Nuplazid.…
A teenager prescribed Lamictal off-label suffered Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and was hospitalized for two weeks due to the drug’s side effects.…