Pediatrics
FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies
Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.
Oct 27, 2023
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FDA warns of cybersecurity risk with certain Medtronic insulin pumps
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning patients who use a particular insulin pump system that unauthorized people could access it and change how much insulin a patient receives.
Sep 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New PCR test can identify all SARS-CoV-2 variants in a positive patient sample
After the start of the SARS-C0V-2 pandemic, investigators from ResearchPath LLC and their collaborators at Rutgers University quickly dedicated resources to develop accurate and reliable COVID-19 testing. As variants emerged, ...
Mar 17, 2022
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Medications
After the FDA issued warnings about antidepressants, youth suicides rose and mental health care dropped
Depression in young people is vastly undertreated. About two-thirds of depressed youth don't receive any mental health care at all. Of those who do, a significant proportion rely on antidepressant medications.
Feb 16, 2022
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Vaccination
EXPLAINER: How activists target CDC vaccine tracking system
Once, getting vaccinated was all but routine. But since the heightened public awareness around the new COVID-19 vaccines, it's a different story. Now, it means check-ins with family and friends about possible arm soreness ...
May 8, 2021
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Medications
Why your generic drugs may not be safe and the FDA may be too lax
Generic prescription drugs have saved the U.S. about US$1.7 trillion over the past decade. The Food and Drug Administration approved a record 781 new generics in 2018 alone, including generic versions of Cialis, Levitra ...
Dec 4, 2019
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Health
Common supplement ingredient could harm fetus, FDA warns
(HealthDay)—Vinpocetine, a compound found in many dietary supplements, may pose a risk to women of childbearing age, U.S. health officials warn.
Jun 4, 2019
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Medications
Are Canadians kept in the dark about new risks of medicines?
Government warnings about potential drug safety risks vary significantly across countries, according to a new international study co-authored by researchers at the University of British Columbia.
Apr 29, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First nationwide study of listeria in mothers and babies
The first study of the burden of listeria in pregnant New Zealanders and their babies has found reassuringly low rates of the infection – indicating food safety warnings are working to prevent unnecessary cases of miscarriage, ...
Dec 12, 2018
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Many drivers rely too much on new car safety features
(HealthDay)—New cars are now coming out with high-tech safety features designed to prevent crashes. But if you don't know how they work you could be inviting an accident, new research suggests.
Sep 27, 2018
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