J&J Vaccine Risk Low, Pause Only Likely A Few Days, Health Officials Say
U.S. health officials meet today to discuss rare cases of blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, saying they believe the risks are low and expect to…
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FDA Investigates Reports of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Blood Clot Problems
The FDA and CDC are calling for a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until they can review incidents of rare and severe blood clots…
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Heparin May Increase Thrombosis Risk In COVID-19 Patients: Study
A new study warns that giving COVID-19 patients the blood thinner heparin may increase their risk of blood clots.
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Compounded Heparin Sodium Recall Issued Due To Lack Of Preservatives, Infant Death Risk
A compounded heparin sodium recall announced by the FDA warns that certain lots may contain preservatives which could put newborn lives at risk.
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Aspirin Just As Good As Other Blood Thinners At Preventing Clots Following Hip, Knee Joint Surgery
A new study finds that aspirin is just as safe and effective as more powerful blood thinners at preventing life-threatening blood clots following surgery, but is far more cost effective.
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Problems at BD Syringe Manufacturing Plant Outlined in FDA Warning Letter
In the wake of a microbial outbreak among children, the FDA has issued a warning letter indicating Becton Dickinson failed to adequately monitor tap water used in its manufacturing facility.
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Recalled BD PosiFlush Heparin Syringes, Saline Syringes Linked to Serratia Marcescens Bloodstream Infections
Recalled heparin syringes sold by Becton Dickinson & Co. have been linked to a number of s. marcenscens bacterium infections which sickened 14 children in four states.
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Xarelto, Similar Blood Thinners May Increase Risk Of Stroke In Some Afib Patients: Study
A new study warns that older patients with chronic kidney disease may face an increased risk of stroke due to the side effects of Xarelto, Warfarin, Heparin and other blood…
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Blood Thinners, Diabetes Drugs and Opioids Cause Most Adverse Events in Older Americans: CDC
A few types of drugs have led to high rates of hospitalization and emergency room visits due to adverse health events, according to a new CDC study.
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Lovenox Paralysis, Spinal Bleeding Problems Result in FDA Warning
The FDA is warning that spinal catheters and other spinal procedures given too soon before or after a patient is given the blood thinner Lovenox could cause spinal bleeding and…
