Rate of Non-Health Care Facility Medication Errors on the Rise
Poison control centers get one call every 21 seconds about a potentially serious mix-up
Allergists Concerned About Bee, Wasp Venom Extract Shortage
Facing expected season-long shortage, doctors asked to urge patients to carry epinephrine auto-injectors
AMA: Doctors Should Make Sure Their Online Info Is Accurate
Speakers in educational session urge caution in online behavior
Market Competition Linked to Change in Generic Drug Prices
Price change of −31.7 percent for quadropoly and 47.4 percent for monopoly
Risk of Sudden Death Declining in Heart Failure Patients
Researchers attribute decline to better meds, as patients live longer and better
Many U.S. Teens Can’t Access Emergency Contraception
'Mystery shopper' study found pharmacists still refusing sales
Concussion Can Increase Risk of Abnormal Menstrual Patterns
Odds of abnormal menstrual bleeding increase six times after serious head injury, researchers say
Clindamycin, TMP-SMX Linked to Better Outcomes for Abscesses
Clindamycin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ups short-term outcomes vs incision, drainage alone
ACA Health Insurance Expansion Tied to Fewer Cardiac Arrests
'Extraordinary reduction' seen among middle-aged adults after enactment of health care law
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
