Drug Shortages Rose by 30% in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans are facing shortages of drugs critical for cancer treatment, breathing problems and more — shortages that increased nearly 30% between 2021 and 2022, a new report shows.The report, commissioned by…
Learn MoreTras un brote infeccioso, los expertos ofrecen orientación sobre el uso seguro de las gotas para los ojos
LUNES, 6 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un brote de unas infecciones bacterianas graves en 13 estados de EE. UU., vinculado con el uso de lágrimas artificiales, ha llevado a los expertos a ofrecer consejos para mantener seguros a los ojos secos….
Learn MoreFollowing Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeru…
Learn MoreFollowing Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeru…
Learn MoreHome Drug Infusions Can Be Dangerous, But Many Home Care Staff Aren’t Trained
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intravenous (IV) lines are generally associated with medical centers — picture a patient in a hospital bed, an IV drip-dropping needed fluids, nutrients and medicines into their arm.But millions now are receiv…
Learn MoreCasi 1 de cada 4 pacientes de hospital sufre un evento nocivo durante su estadía
JUEVES, 12 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Casi una cuarta parte de las personas hospitalizadas experimentan un evento nocivo durante su estadía, encuentra un estudio reciente. Pero la mayoría de los resultados nocivos no son prevenibles, porque…
Learn MoreNearly 1 in 4 Hospital Patients Have Harmful Event During Their Stay
THURSDAY, Jan. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Nearly one quarter of hospitalized people experience a harmful event during their stay, a new study finds.However, most of the bad outcomes are not preventable because they’re related to known side effects fr…
Learn MoreRecent Increase Seen in Pediatric Benzonatate Exposure
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric benzonatate prescription utilization has increased recently, as have cases involving intentional benzonatate exposure, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Pediatrics.Ivone Kim, M.D., fr…
Learn MoreMost Safety Signals Reported to FDA Lead to Regulatory Action
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most potential safety signals identified from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) led to FDA regulatory action, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in The BMJ…
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