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The Epoch Times
The FDA has issued an alert to healthcare providers to ensure the correct volume of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is withdrawn from the vial for children aged six months to 11 years. This comes amid reports of double doses being administered to children, emphasizing the importance of precise dosage in vaccine administration.
Family Medicine/General Practice November 8th 2023
Psych Congress Network
The FDA’s recent warning about compounded ketamine products underscores the need for rigorous clinical studies to investigate ketamine’s benefit-risk profile and safe-use conditions in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Psychiatry November 7th 2023
Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)
Stay abreast of the latest developments in patient care. Learn more about the FDA’s recent warning on the potential risks associated with compounded ketamine products used for treating psychiatric disorders.
Psychiatry October 18th 2023
FDA Cautions Against Hidden Drug Ingredients in Joint Pain Supplements In response to recent findings, the FDA warns of significant health risks associated with three specific dietary supplements marketed for joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis relief due to the discovery of unlisted active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Anesthesiology June 6th 2023
Addiction Professional
Understanding Xylazine: The Rising Challenge in Opioid Crisis Management As physicians, it’s crucial to stay informed about emerging drug threats. Xylazine, a powerful livestock tranquilizer mixed into fentanyl, is one such threat that’s gaining momentum.
Family Medicine/General Practice June 6th 2023
The case involves a 73-year-old patient, Ms. B, who had a history of rheumatoid arthritis and was taking prednisone for adrenal insufficiency caused by a pituitary tumor. She was treated by an internist, Dr. R, for various ailments over a period of four years. In November 2016, Ms. B was diagnosed with severe community-acquired pneumonia and admitted to the hospital, where she was treated with levofloxacin. After being discharged, she continued taking levofloxacin and suffered an acute rupture of the gluteus medius tendon, resulting in significant disabilities. Ms. B filed a lawsuit against Dr. R, alleging negligence and failure to inform her about the risks and contraindications of the medication. Dr. R sought a summary judgment to have the case dismissed but was denied by the court. The court ruled that a Boxed Warning on a medication, such as the one associated with levofloxacin, can create a triable issue of fact regarding a physician’s departure from accepted medical practice. Dr. R claimed he was unaware of the risks and relied on the hospitalists’ choice of medication, but the court found that he should have been knowledgeable about the specific risks and suitability of the medication for his patient. The case […]
All Specialties May 22nd 2023