News tagged with safety
A glimpse into neurosurgical risk prevention and the surgical checklist
The November issue of Neurosurgical Focus is dedicated to lessening the number and severity of adverse events surrounding neurosurgical intervention for a variety of disorders. Guest editors Alexander Khalessi (University of Cal ...
Neuroscience
Nov 01, 2012 |
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Researchers find error reporting improves perceptions of safety and may reduce incidents
Documenting adverse events improves perceptions of safety and may decrease incidents in multi-site clinical practices, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. ...
Other
Oct 31, 2012 |
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E. coli adapts to colonize plants
New research from the Institute of Food Research has given new clues as to how some E. coli strains, normally at home in mammalian gastrointestinal tracts, have adopted slightly different transmission strategies, with some b ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 30, 2012 |
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Swallowing nasal sprays, eye drops can harm kids, FDA warns
(HealthDay)—Over-the-counter eye drops or nasal decongestant sprays can pose a serious health threat to children who swallow them and should be kept out of the reach of kids at all times, the U.S. Food ...
Medications
Oct 26, 2012 |
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Steroid injection linked to increased risk of bone fractures
Patients treated with an epidural steroid injection for back pain relief are at increased risk of bone fractures in the spine, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 25, 2012 |
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Child safety expert gives Halloween safety tips
For one night you get to be someone completely different, have a mission of collecting candy at every house you see and it's OK to be scared. It's no wonder Halloween has become one of the most exciting holidays for kids. ...
Health
Oct 24, 2012 |
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Most children experience their neighbourhoods from the back seat of the car, researchers find
At a time when childhood obesity rates are on the rise, Deakin University research has found that parents prefer to play chauffeur than let their children walk or ride to school or around the local neighbourhood.
Overweight and Obesity
Oct 23, 2012 |
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Injuries, manufacturer warnings do not deter ATV use by children under age 16
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) manufacturer warning labels aimed at children under age 16 are largely ineffective, and formal dealer-sponsored training is infrequently offered and deemed unnecessary by most young ATV users, according ...
Pediatrics
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Most dealers willing to discuss selling an adult-sized ATV for child use
Despite a new federal law that prohibits the sale of adult-sized all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for use by children under age 16, most ATV sellers are willing to discuss doing so, according to new research presented Oct. 22 ...
Pediatrics
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Many grandparent caregivers unaware of newer safety guidelines
The number of grandparent caregivers continues to grow, and while these older adults may be experienced in caring for young children, many are unaware of more recent safety and other recommendations – including those related ...
Pediatrics
Oct 21, 2012 |
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Questions for Medicare in outbreak
(AP)—Questions are being raised about Medicare in the meningitis outbreak that has rekindled doubts about the safety of the nation's drug supply.
Health
Oct 19, 2012 |
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Look beyond drug makers to avoid tragedies like meningitis outbreak, expert says
(Medical Xpress)—A Purdue University medication safety expert said it is important to look at the larger system surrounding medication use, as well as the facilities where drugs are made to avoid tragedies like the meningitis ...
Medications
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Eye docs must do more to spot unsafe older drivers: study
(HealthDay)—Most eye doctors consider it their responsibility to ask older patients about driving problems, but this hit-or-miss approach may not be nearly enough to clear the roads of unsafe elderly drivers, ...
Health
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Getting sleepy at the wheel? Dangerous 'Microsleep' may occur without a break
(Medical Xpress)—Nodding off at the wheel could be easier than you think. All participants in a QUT study showed extreme levels of sleepiness 40 minutes into a simulated driving test after waking early that day.
Health
Oct 10, 2012 |
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Health Canada's fast-tracked drug approvals can put public at risk
Drugs streamed into Health Canada's accelerated review process are more likely to be withdrawn from the market or earn a serious safety warning than those that undergo the standard review, according to a recent paper out ...
Medications
Oct 08, 2012 |
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