March 2009 Safety Labeling Changes Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of drug Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides.
Source: www.fda.govCAPHOSOL Results In Minimal Oral Mucositis And Pain In Head/neck Cancer Patients New data show that CAPHOSOL® (www.cahttp://www.caphosol.comphosol.com), an advanced electrolyte solution, results in low rates of oral mucositis and pain in patients with head and neck (HN) cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comArrow International 30cc, 40cc and 50cc Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IAB) Catheters Class 1 recall due to failure of balloon to increase perfusion and potential for serious injury or death.
Source: www.fda.govAccording To Cutting Edge Information, Only 59% Of Pharma Companies Own Dedicated Compliance Departments A new study by business intelligence firm Cutting Edge Information finds that only 59% of pharmaceutical companies currently own dedicated departments for compliance. The study, "Monitoring and Ensuring Pharmaceutical Compliance," highlights the growing need for creating a dedicated compliance department.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comMediTract's Compliance Management Tools Improve Efficiencies At Martin Memorial Health Systems Martin Memorial Health Systems, a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organization covering two counties in Florida, needed a way to track potential conflicts of interests for its board of directors, committee members and physicians. As a healthcare system based in a moderately sized community, it was not uncommon for outside interests and business prospects to conflict with the hospital's policies.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comKids' Eczema Successfully Treated With Diluted Bleach Baths Scientists in the US found that giving children with chronic, severe eczema regular baths of diluted bleach reduced the clinical severity of the condition in cases with secondary bacterial infection. The study was the work of Dr Amy S Paller, the Walter J.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comPersonal Care Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover Nationwide recall issued because of the potential for the product to cause chemical burns to the fingers of users.
Source: www.fda.govHow Dangerous Is Swine Flu? Why Have People Only Died In Mexico? Experts say it is difficult to say at the moment. In Mexico infected people have died, while all have recovered in other countries. There are reports that symptoms of infected people outside Mexico are milder, compared to some cases inside Mexico. Antivirals, such as Tamiflu, have been shown to be very effective in treating patients infected with swine flu.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comCeftriaxone (marketed as Rocephin and generics) Ceftriaxone and calcium-containing products may be used concomitantly in patients >28 days of age, using the precautionary recommendations noted.
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