Tarceva (erlotinib) May 2009 Dear Healthcare Professional letter issued to warn about GI perforation, exfoliative skin conditions and corneal perforation/ulceration.
Source: www.fda.govTestosterone gel products (AndroGel 1% and Testim 1% ) Boxed warning required to inform users of risk of unintended secondary exposure of children to testosterone.
Source: www.fda.govStimulant Medications used in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review FDA provides its perspective on study data published in the American Journal of Psychiatry on the potential risks of stimulant medications used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children. The study authors concluded that there may be an association between the use of stimulant medications and sudden death in healthy children.
Source: www.fda.govBiosite brand Triage Cardiac Panel Use of affected lots of the Triage Cardiac Panel may lead to false negative results, possibly resulting in missed or incorrect diagnosis.
Source: www.fda.gov2-Week Course Of Sleep Aid Increases CPAP Adherence In OSA Patients At 6 Months New research suggests that patients newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who use a short-course of the sleep aid, eszopiclone, when beginning continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, are more adherent with therapy in six months. The findings were presented at the American Thoracic Society's International Conference in San Diego on May 17. OSA is a common disorder that leads to multiple adverse effects on health and quality of life.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comCooking Carrots Whole Preserves More Anti-Cancer Properties, Study A new study by UK scientists showed that cooking carrots whole preserves their anti-cancer properties better than cooking them sliced or diced. The study was the work Dr Kirsten Brandt and researcher Ahlam Rashed at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and is being presented today at the NutrEvent nutrition and health conference that is taking place in Lille, France.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
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