Medications

Emergency department visits for medication harms are frequent

(HealthDay)—Emergency department visits attributed to medication harms are frequent and vary by age for products and intent of use, according to a study published in the Oct. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical ...

Medications

Child fatalities linked to OTC cold and cough meds described

(HealthDay)—Pediatric fatalities involving over-the-counter cough and cold medications (CCMs) often occur in children who are younger than 2 years of age, and they frequently involve medication administered with nontherapeutic ...

Medications

A new technology can improve the treatment of bleeding disorders

The technology, consisting of a designed variant of a natural occurring protein called super albumin, can pave the way for the development of long-acting drugs. This can have major implications for individuals suffering from ...

Cardiology

AHA issues statement on central retinal artery occlusion

(HealthDay)—Acute central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a medical emergency, and patients should be immediately triaged to an emergency department for appropriate management, according to a scientific statement issued ...

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