FDA Issues Safety Alert for Fluid-Filled Intragastric Balloons
Some devices are over-inflating, and some have been linked to acute pancreatitis, agency says
Use of Multiple CNS-Affecting Drugs Increasing Among Seniors
Psychiatrist cautions doctors and patients to consider risks and benefits of each drug
Peroxide Ingestion As ‘Cleansing Agent’ Can Be Fatal
Ingestion can cause embolisms affecting the cardiac, respiratory, and neurological systems
Concussion May Affect Driving Even After Symptoms Are Gone
Erratic swerving showed up in tests taken after young patients thought they had recovered
Adherence to Bronchiolitis Guidelines Cuts LOS, Costs
High adherence to bronchiolitis clinical pathway recommendations linked to shorter LOS, lower costs
Fewer Major Bleeds With Once- Versus Twice-Daily Enoxaparin
In propensity analysis, patients on enoxaparin once daily had fewer bleeds, fewer deaths at 15, 30 days
Mortality Down for U.S. Patients Treated by International Doctors
Compared to mortality rates for Medicare patients treated by U.S.-trained doctors
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Pose a Poisoning Risk to Children
Not uncommon for toddlers to ingest medications intended for dogs and cats
Lower Rate of Adverse Events With Outpatient Treatment of PE
Lower rate of adverse events for outpatients versus inpatients with hemodynamically stable PE
Hospitalizations for Atrial Fibrillation on the Rise
But patients with the condition also more likely to survive, researchers say
