Antibiotics Have Limited Benefits for Children with Sinus Infections: Study
Researchers warn that trying to diagnose children with acute sinusitis by mucus discharge color is ineffective and often leads to unnecessary antibiotics
Tag Archives: Infection
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Diagnostic Errors Linked to Nearly 800,000 U.S. Deaths or Permanent Disabilities Each Year: Study
Failure to diagnose strokes is one of the most common diagnostic errors, often leading to permanent disability or death.
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Recalled Artificial Tears Eye Drops Linked to Deadly Infections were Never Tested by FDA: Bloomberg Reports
Many over-the-counter products in the U.S., like the recently recalled Artificial Tears eye drops, are allowed to be sold to consumers on a sort of "honor system", according to the report.
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EzriCare Drops Caused Bacterial Eye Infection, Vision Loss and Conjunctivitis: Lawsuit
Plaintiff experienced increasing pain, burning and blurred vision after using recalled EzriCare drops, which were contaminated with bacteria.
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Artificial Tears Infection Lawsuit Filed Over Cornea Damage and Permanent Vision Loss
Plaintiff's vision has continued to deteriorate, according to the Artificial Tears infection lawsuit, which may require a corneal transplant.
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FDA Issues Oxygenator Device Warning Over Patient Infection Risks
Recalled oxygenator and blood filtration devices may increase infection risks in heart patients, including children, the federal health officials warn.
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Fibercel Lawsuit Over Tuberculosis from Contaminated Bone Graft Removed to Federal Court
The CDC indicated 113 patients were diagnosed with tuberculosis due to the use of the contaminated bone graft products.
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Eye Infection from EzriCare Artificial Tears Resulted in ICU Treatment, Sepsis: Lawsuit
Plaintiff indicates there was no way of knowing EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops were contaminated, which led to a severe eye infection and sepsis.
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Restaurant Food Poisoning Outbreaks Often Start with Sick Employees: CDC Report
The CDC says better sick leave policies for restaurant workers could prevent major food poisoning outbreaks, decreasing the risk of illness and deaths among patrons.
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Cases of Drug Resistant HMPV Respiratory Virus Are Spiking: Report
CDC report indicates HMPV cases are more common than most people believe, and often go unreported because symptoms are similar to the common cold
