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Dr. Charlie Teo’s recent guilty verdict for unsatisfactory professional conduct brings forth a significant conversation on the balance between risk-taking and ethics within surgical practices. The case highlights the critical role of proper judgment, informed consent, and professional communication in patient care, a topic worthy of examination and reflection by all medical practitioners.

The first of its kind in Cyprus, this study underscores a prevailing lack of public knowledge regarding paracetamol, including misunderstandings about its composition and concerning practices such as combining it with alcohol.

The application of NIOSH Hazardous Drug Assessment principles to home healthcare is a critical development in ensuring safety. As home delivery of treatments like chemotherapy grows, understanding and implementing these principles become vital for healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. Explore how these principles are being adapted to protect all involved in this complex process.

Cipla’s recall of six batches of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol due to a container defect necessitates immediate attention for patient safety. Replacement inhalers must be obtained by consumers from these specific batches to prevent any potential adverse effects.

Amid emerging safety concerns, ADC Therapeutics has paused its mid-stage trial of Zynlonta, a potential game-changer in treating certain types of blood cancer, calling into question the drug’s future trajectory.

Gadoquatrane, a promising GBCA, enters Phase 3 clinical testing, potentially offering safer MRI procedures and advancing diagnostic capabilities for patients with CNS disorders, including MS.