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• Older Patients Face Higher Risk of Death if They Spend the Night in ER, Study Warns

  November 10, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  Older patients who spend the night in the Emergency Room instead of a hospital ward face an increased risk of death and adverse events, a new study warns.

• Eye Drops Removed From Shelves at CVS, Target and Rite Aid Due To Eye Infection Risk

  October 30, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The FDA warns that eye drops sold at popular pharmacies, like CVS and Rite Aid, may carry bacterial contamination that could lead to severe injuries, blindness and death.

• Treatment-Resistant Infections More Common Among Nursing Home Ventilator Patients: Study

  October 20, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals both hospital and nursing home patients on ventilators are frequently infected with treatment-resistant "superbugs", with the latter facing risks several times higher than their hospitalized peers.

• Potentially Dangerous Eye Products Were Sold By Walgreens, CVS, Others Retailers, Per FDA Warning Letters

  September 13, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The FDA warning letters, sent to companies including Walgreen's and CVS, indicate some eye drops are being illegally sold as treatments for pink eye and other medical conditions without the agency's approval.

• Dr. Berne’s Eye Drops Recall Issued After FDA Contamination Warning

  August 30, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Dr. Bernes has announced an eye drops recall following an FDA contamination warning and reports of adverse events from consumers.

• CDC Issues New Guidelines to Combat Hospitals Sepsis Risks

  August 25, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC has released new standards for hospital sepsis prevention programs in order to prevent numerous preventable hospital deaths each year.

• Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops Pose Vision-Threatening Infection Risk Due to Bacterial, Fungal Contamination: FDA

  August 25, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that Dr. Berne's and LightEyez MSM-based eye drops carry bacterial and fungal contamination risks which could lead to vision loss and death.

• Heartburn Drugs Like Nexium, Prilosec May Increase Risk of Serious Childhood Infections: Study

  August 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec can increase a child's risk of serious infections.

• Animal Food Industry Poses Foodborne Disease Risk to U.S. Consumers: Report

  July 11, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new report reveals the U.S. is unprepared for an outbreak stemming from transmission of diseases through livestock.

• Better Infection Prevention Needed in U.S. Nursing Homes: Report

  June 21, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A group of specialists are urging Congress to put in place more stringent measures in U.S. nursing homes to prevent the spread of nursing home infections.