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Show #83, January 2009

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Serious Infections and Neurological Events with Raptiva

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Recall of ReliOn Insulin Syringes

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Ethex Corp. Recalls Several Generic Drugs

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Serious Complications with Surgical Mesh for Gynecologic Surgery

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More Mix-ups between Propylthiouracil and Purinethol

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Drug Name Confusion Between Kuric and Carac

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New Labels for Non-prescription Cough and Cold Medications

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Show #82, December 2008

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Statin Use and the Risk of ALS

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Leukemia Risk with Intra-Articular Use of Phosphocol P 32

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Problems with Medtronic Intrathecal Catheters

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Hepatic Failure and Hepatorenal Syndrome with Tarceva

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Filter Ammonul to Remove Particulates

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Drug Name Confusion: Ephedrine and Epinephrine

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Removing Insulin from Cartons

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Recognizing Warfarin Brand Names

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More Heparin Dosing Errors with Neonates

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Show #81, November 2008

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Serious Fungal Infections with Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel and Remicade

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Serious Injection Site Reactions with Vivitrol

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Updated Warning on Byetta

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Importance of Influenza Vaccination for Health Care Personnel

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Increased Risk of Death in Elderly Patients Taking Conventional Antipsychotics for Dementia

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Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions with Abacavir (Ziagen)

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Serious Muscle Injury with Simvastatin/Amiodarone Combination

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Tragic Events with Concentrated Opiate Oral Solutions

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FDA’s Drug Safety Newsletter Now Available

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Show #80, October 2008

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Warning on Tendon Injuries with Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics

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CT Scanning May Cause Malfunction of Electronic Medical Devices

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Update on Cardiopulmonary Reactions with Ultrasound Micro-bubble Contrast Agents

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Avoiding Cardiotoxicity with Mitoxantrone

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Serious Complications from Using Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein in the Cervical Spine

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Potentially Fatal Glucose Monitoring Errors with Icodextrin

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Show #79, September 2008

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Mixups between Insulin U-100 and U-500 (April 2008)

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Severe Pain with Osteoporosis Drugs (March 2008)

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Preventing Meningitis in Children with Cochlear Implants (December 2007)

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More Patient Deaths from Luer Misconnections (October 2007)

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Preventing Patient Deaths from Fentanyl Patches (September 2007)

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What to Do about Unretrieved Device Fragments (January 2008)

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Show #78, August 2008

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Warning Added to Regranex Label

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Cellcept and Myfortic Linked to Birth Defects and Fetal Loss

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Possible Association between TNF Blockers and Cancer

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Danger Giving Topical Thrombin Intravascularly

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Potential Problems with Insulin Pens in Hospitals

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Nonoxynol 9 Contraceptives: No Protection against HIV and Other STDs

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Show #77, July 2008

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New Skin Graft Adhesive Approved

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New Non-Refrigerated Coagulation Product

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Update on Potentially Contaminated Heparin

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FDA Takes Action on Injectable Colchicine

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FDA Studying Heart Attack Risk with Ziagen, Videx

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Preventing Fatal Overdoses with Cerebyx

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Show #76, June 2008

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Inflammatory Masses with Synchromed and IsoMed Implantable Infusion Pumps

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FDA Studying Potential Safety Issues with Several Drugs

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Neupro Patches Recalled

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Avoid Using ReadyMED Infusion Pumps with Cubicin

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Getting the Most Out of Blood Glucose Meters

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Show #75, May 2008

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FDA Licenses New Hemophilia Treatment

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Unsafe Use of Extended-Release Tussionex Suspension

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Liver Injury with Tysabri

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Updated Labeling Changes for Tamiflu and Relenza

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New Instructions for Using Talecris IG Syringes

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Hepatotoxicity with Prezista

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Information on Mortality Rates with the AneuRx® Stent Graft System

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Mistakenly Swallowing Inhaler Capsules

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Choosing the Correct Test Strip for a Blood Glucose Meter

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Show #74, April 2008

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Decellularized Allograft Heart Valve Approved

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Fentanyl (Duragesic) Patches Recalled

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New Safety Warnings about Chantix

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Early Communication on Adverse Events from Botox and Myobloc

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New Data on Thromboembolic Events with Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch

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Remembering to Re-Activate a Patients’s Defibrillator

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Mixups between Insulin U-100 and U-500

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Caution Giving Children Cough and Cold Medicines

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Show #73, March 2008

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First Drug to Treat PKU Approved

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Recall of Heparin and Saline Flush Syringes

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Severe Pain with Osteoporosis Drugs

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Warning on Exjade and Liver Failure

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Dangerous Skin Reactions from Carbamazepine

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Potentially Fatal Hyponatremia from Desmopressin

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Alaris (Medley) Infusion Pumps Recalled

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Preventing Burns from Electric Dental Handpieces

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MedWatch: Reporting Adverse Events

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Show #72, February 2008

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Helping Patients Avoid Counterfeit Drugs over the Internet (September 2007)

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Safe Use of Pneumatic Tourniquet Cuffs (April 2007)

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Avoiding Accidental Overdoses when Methadone is Prescribed for Pain (February 2007)

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Avoiding Burns from Electrodes and Cables during MRI Exams (February 2007)

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Severe Tissue Injury with IV Promethazine (December 2006)

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Show #71, January 2008

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Serious Skin and Hypersensitivity Reactions with Provigil

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Sudden Hearing Loss from Erectile Dysfunction Drugs

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Certain Welch Allyn Defibrillators Recalled

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Marketing of Trasylol Suspended

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Warning on Fentora Buccal Tablets

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Recall of Thoratec Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices

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Ongoing Safety Review of Maxipime

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Avoiding Hazards from Using Cleaners and Disinfectants on Electronic Medical Equipment

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What to Do about Unretrieved Device Fragments

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Show #70, December 2007

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First Rapid Test for Bacterial Contamination in Platelets

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Recall of Sprint Fidelis Cardiac Leads

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Possibility of Pancreatitis in Patients Taking Byetta

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Severe Adverse Events with Ultrasound Micro-bubble Contrast Agents

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Possible Link between Bisphosphonates and Atrial Fibrillation

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Preventing Meningitis in Children with Cochlear Implants

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Warning on Unapproved Antitussives Containing Hydrocodone

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Caution on Viracept in Children and Pregnant Women

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Drug Safety Newsletter now Available

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Show #69, November 2007

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New Smallpox Vaccine Licensed

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Rare Side-Effect of Codeine in Nursing Mothers

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Recall of Braun Normal Saline Flush Syringes

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Heart Rhythm Problems with Haloperidol

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Caution on Baraclude Therapy for Certain HBV Patients

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Warnings for Rocephin

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Caution on Abbott Blood Glucose Meters

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Avoiding Dangerous Mixups between Amphotericin B Formulations

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Show #68, October 2007

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Baxter Infusion Pumps Recalled because of Service Error

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Stronger Warnings about Heart Failure for Certain Diabetes Drugs

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Recall of Certain Thoratec VADs

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Ongoing Review of Safety Data for Prilosec and Nexium

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More Patient Deaths from Luer Misconnections

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Using the Wrong Exactacain Straws can Endanger Patients

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WHO Warns About Fatal Errors with Vincristine

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FDA Urges Caution on Giving Cough and Cold Medicines to Children

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Show #67, September 2007

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Warning on Colistimethate for Inhalation

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Importance of Using Aseptic Technique with propofol (Diprivan)

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Preventing Patient Deaths from Fentanyl Patches

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Avoiding Hazards with Intra-aortic Balloons

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Caution on No-Name Drug Patches

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Helping Patients Avoid Counterfeit Drugs over the Internet

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Show #66, August 2007

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New Rapid Test for Malaria

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Ongoing Safety Analysis for Avandia

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Continuing Recall of MoisturePlus Multipurpose Contact Lens Solution

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New Warnings on Exjade

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Recall of Abbott Troponin- I Immunoassay

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New Warnings for MRI Contrast Agents Containing Gadolinium

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Dangerous Drug Interaction with Zanaflex

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Preventing Malfunctions in Defibrillator Cables and Connectors

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Helping Patients Keep Track of their Medicines

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Show #65, July 2007

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FDA Clears First Respirator for General Use

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First Skin Patch to Treat Parkinson's Disease

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New Warnings on Suicidality in Young Adults Taking Antidepressants

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False Negative Results with VITROS Troponin I Reagent Pack

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Recall of Certain Sleep Apnea Air Flow Generators

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Warning about Tracheoesophageal Fistula with Avastin

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New Guidelines on MRI Safety

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Avoiding Dangerous Mix-ups between Insulin and Heparin

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New Food Safety Education Kit for Moms-to-Be

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Show #64, June 2007

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FDA Approves Avian Flu Vaccine

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Managing Parkinson’s Patients Who have Taken Permax

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Market Withdrawal of Zelnorm

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Griseofulvin Anti-fungal Oral Suspension Recalled

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New Safety Concerns about Zyvox

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Genetic Testing to Help Reduce Chemotherapy Toxicity

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Preventing Problems with Hemodialysis Catheters

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Preventing Drug Mix-Ups: Bumetanide and Norepinephrine

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Hazards of Buying Prescription Drugs Online

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Show #63, May 2007

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FDA Clears Rapid Test for Meningitis

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Important Safety Advisory on Procrit, Aranesp and Epogen

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Increased Risk of Bone Fractures in Women Treated with Diabetes Drugs

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Software Problems with Defibtech Lifeline and ReviveR External Defibrillators

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Cardiovascular and Psychiatric Risks with ADHD Drugs

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Warnings for Sleeping Pills

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Advisory on Treating IPF with Actimmune

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Anaphylaxis Warnings for Xolair

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Clinical Trial Terminated for CellCept

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Gebauer Salivart Oral Moisturizer Recalled

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Show #62, April 2007

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New Breast Cancer Prognostic Test

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Narrower Indications and New Warnings for Ketek

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Higher Mortality when Treating Certain Anemias with Erythropoietic Agents

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Update on Avoiding Gadolinium-Containing Contrast Agents in Patients with Renal Failure

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Alert on Custom Ultrasonics Endoscope Washers and Disinfectors

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Warning on Using Cough and Cold Medicines in Young Children

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Safe Use of Pneumatic Tourniquet Cuffs

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Dangers of Patient-Applied Local Anesthetic Skin Products

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Show #61, March 2007

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New Cooling Device to Treat Infants with HIE

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Thrombosis Associated with Coronary Drug-Eluting Stents

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Serious Infection in Lupus Patients Treated with Rituxan

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Expanded Recall/Market Withdrawal of Hernia Repair Patch

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Precautions in Using Vapotherm Humidifier

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New Safety Information on Trasylol

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Possible Dose-Counter Errors with the Asmanex Twisthaler

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Danger in Products Containing Quinine

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Show #60, February 2007

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Avoiding Accidental Overdoses when Methadone is Prescribed for Pain

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Delayed Onset of Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia

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Reporting Adverse Events for Drugs, Devices, Biologics and Dietary Supplements

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Cardiac Events with Gleevec

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Avoiding Burns from Electrodes and Cables during MRI Exams

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Possible Dosing Errors with the OptiClik Insulin Injection Device

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Dangerous Use of Saline Flush Syringes

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Show #59, January 2007

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FDA Approves New Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

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Cardiovascular Risk with Erythropoietic Agents

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Caution on Neuropsychiatric Events with Tamiflu

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Fatal Overdoses with Effexor

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Change in iPledge Program for Isotretinoin

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Warning on Avastin and Brain-Capillary Leaks

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Preventing Dosage Errors with Diastat AcuDial

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What Women Need to Know about Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants

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Show #58, December 2006

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Nerve Agent Treatment Approved for Emergency Use

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Alert on Counterfeit “One Touch” Glucose Test Strips

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New Labeling Stresses Bleeding Risk from Coumadin

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Possible Association between Lamictal and Cleft Lip/Palate

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Roche Diagnostics Recalls CoaguChek PT Test Strips

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Severe Tissue Injury with IV Promethazine

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Preventing Fatal Heparin Overdoses

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Show #57, November 2006

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New Studies on Antidepressants in Pregnancy

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Safety Information on Alaris SE Infusion Pumps

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Increased Risk of Infectious Disease Transmission from Human Tissues recovered by Donor Referral Services

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Drug Name Confusion: Mucomyst and Mucinex

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Danger in Administering Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine Together

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Vaccine Mix-ups: Adacel (Tdap) and Daptacel (DTaP)

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Ibuprofen Can Interfere with Aspirin’s Antiplatelet Effect

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Show #56, October 2006

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Warning on Combining Triptans and SSRIs/SNRIs

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Recall of Ultravist Contrast Agent

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Caution on Cleaning and Sterilizing Ultrasound Biopsy Equipment

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Mix-up Prompts Azathioprine Recall

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Warning on Intracranial Hemorrhage with Aptivus

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Nostril Errors with Nasal Sprays

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Easier-to-Use Format for Prescription Drug Labeling

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Show #55, September 2006

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Avoiding Fatal Overdoses with Fentanyl Patches (October 2005)

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Avoiding Glucose Monitoring Errors in Patients Receiving Other Sugars (February 2006)

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Possible Connection between Menactra Meningococcal Vaccine and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (December 2005)

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Luer Lock Misconnections can be Deadly (December 2005)

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Caution on Accidentally Giving Nimodipine Intravenously (November 2005)

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Caution on Power Injection of MRI and CT Contrast Media (October 2005)

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Show #54, August 2006

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FDA Approves HPV and Shingles Vaccines

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New Drug Approved for Parkinson’s Disease

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Caution on use of ACE inhibitors in First Trimester

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Caution on Gadolinium-Containing Contrast Agents in Patients with Renal Failure

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Severe Bone and Muscle Pain with Bisphosphonates

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USP Statement on Preventing Errors with Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

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Preventing Errors with Tablet Splitting

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Show #53, July 2006

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Promethazine Contraindicated in Children Younger than Two

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Safety Recommendations for Baxter Colleague Infusion Pumps

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Possible Contamination of Fluoride Rinses

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Renal Failure Associated with Bowel Cleansing Agents

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Oxygen Regulator Fires from Incorrect Use of Seals

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Generic Acetaminophen Recalled for Labeling Error

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Paxil and Increased Risk of Suicidality in Young Adults

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FDA/ISMP Campaign to Eliminate Dangerous Abbreviations

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Show #52, June 2006

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IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION -- on Natalizumab (marketed as Tysabri)

   

Dangerous Cracks in Diastat Acudial Rectal Applicators

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Fungal Keratitis Infections and Contact Lenses

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Recall of ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex Infusion Sets

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Anaphylaxis with Macugen

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New Information on Preventing Patient Entrapment in Hospital Beds

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Importance of Monitoring Liver Function with Tracleer

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Accidental Intrathecal Administration of IV Vincristine

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Dangerous Confusion with Color-coded Wristbands

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Show #51, May 2006

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FDA Approves Emsam - First Drug Patch for Depression

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FDA Approves First Inhaled Insulin

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Recall of Cefazolin for Injection

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Recall of Certain Hernia Repair Patches

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Dangerous Contamination of Certain Balanced Salt Solutions

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Certain ACCU-CHEK Aviva Glucose Meters Recalled

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Renal and Cardiovascular Toxicities with Trasylol

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Erythropoietic Agents and Antibody-Mediated Anemias

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New Information on Cochlear Implants and Meningitis

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Pet Turtles and Salmonella

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Show #50, April 2006

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New Rotavirus Vaccine for Infants

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Hepatotoxicity with Ketek

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Boston Scientific Recalls Flextome Cutting Balloons

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Advisory on Benzocaine Sprays and Methemoglobinemia

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Warning on Cutaneous Vasculitic Toxicities with Hydroxyurea

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New Warnings in Labeling for Clozaril

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Warning about Hemolysis with WinRho SDF

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Recall of “The First Years” Liquid-Filled Teethers

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Show #49, March 2006

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Tamiflu Approved for Flu Prevention in Children Under 12

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FDA Approves First Immune Globulin for Subcutaneous Use

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New Information on Paxil and Congenital Malformations

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Recall of Vitros Confirmatory Test for Hepatitis B

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Suspended Marketing of NeutroSpec

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Avandia and Diabetic Macular Edema

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Potentially Hazardous Interaction between Avinza and Alcohol

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Drug Name Confusion: Amicar and Omacor

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New Labeling for Food Allergens

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Show #48, February 2006

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First Donor Screening Test for West Nile Virus

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Preventing Hemolysis with Meridian Hemodialysis Blood Tubing

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Bacterial Contamination of Vapotherm Devices

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Avoiding Glucose Monitoring Errors in Patients Receiving Other Sugars

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Recall of Boston Scientific Vena Cava Filters

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Alpha-1 Blockers and Cataract Surgery Procedures

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Amevive Contraindicated in HIV Patients

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Reporting Adverse Events for Drugs, Devices, Biologics and Dietary Supplements

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Drug Name Confusion: Salagen and Selegiline

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Show #47, January 2006

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Advisory on Long-Acting Bronchodilators

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Alert on Certain Abbott Diabetes Care Blood Glucose Meters

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Caution on Liver Damage and Cymbalta

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Novartis Ophthalmics Recalls Certain GenTeal Products

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Higher Estrogen Exposure with Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch

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New Risk of Interference with Wireless Medical Telemetry Systems

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What to Do about False-Positive Troponin Test Results

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Warning on Patient Observation and Monitoring for Erbitux

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Certain Omron Thermometers Recalled

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Show #46, December 2005

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Risk of Suicidality in Children Treated with Strattera

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Recall of Enteryx Injections for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Possible Connection between Menactra Meningococcal Vaccine and Guillain Barre Syndrome

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New Caution on Using Paxil During Pregnancy

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Preventing Errors with Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

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Luer Lock Misconnections can be Deadly

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Drug Name Confusion: Toprol-XL, Topamax, Tegretol and Tegretol-XR

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Show #45, November 2005

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Stronger Risk Management Program for Accutane (isotretinoin)

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Recall of Certain Injectable Drugs

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Avoiding Fatal Errors with the Gambro Prisma Hemodialysis System

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Recall of Trypan Blue Ophthalmic Solution

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Preventing Bleeding with Vacuum-assisted Wound Closure

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Updated Cardiotoxicity Data for Herceptin

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Caution on Accidentally Giving Nimodipine Intravenously

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Packaging Change for NovoLog Products to Help Prevent Mix-ups

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What to Tell Patients about Flu Vaccine

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Show #44, October 2005

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New Therapy for HIV Patients with Advanced Disease

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Avoiding Fatal Overdoses with Fentanyl Patches

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Caution on Power Injection of MRI and CT Contrast Media

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New Safety Information for Mifepristone

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Complications with Metallic Tracheal Stents

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New Warning for Raptiva

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Certain Oral Drops for Infants Recalled

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Preventing Injuries from Laparoscopic Trocars

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Mix-ups Involving Lindane

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Show #43, September 2005

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Possible Link between Erectile Dysfunction Drugs & Optic Neuropathy

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Baxter Recalls Colleague Infusion Pumps

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Importance of Antiplatelet Therapy with Drug-Eluting Stents

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FDA Reviews Antidepressant Use in Adults

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Problems with Certain Guidant Pacemakers

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Updated Warnings for Novantrone

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New Information on the Safety of Albumin for Critically Ill Patients

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Warnings Revised for Trileptal Tablets & Oral Solution

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Accidental Oral Administration of Capsules for Inhalation Devices

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Show #42, August 2005

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New Vaccines for Pertussis in Teens and Adults

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New Drug for Restless Legs Syndrome

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Certain Guidant Implantable Defibrillators Recalled

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Update on the Potential Dangers of Using Vail Enclosed Bed Systems

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Sustiva and Neural Tube Defects

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Nationwide Recall of Drugs Made by Able Laboratories

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Updated Mortality Information for Natrecor

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Buying Medicines Safely over the Internet

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Alert on Certain Children's Tylenol Products

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Show #41, July 2005

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DNA-based Cystic Fibrosis Test Approved

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Alert on Certain LifeScan Blood Glucose Meters

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Recall of Some Neurontin Capsules

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Recall of Two Defibrillator Products

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Reminder about Hepatotoxicity of Betaseron

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Recall of Moi-Stir Oral Swabsticks

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MRI-Caused Injuries in Patients with Implanted Neurological Stimulators

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Recall of Some Injectable Famotidine

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Show #40, June 2005

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New Device to Treat Descending Thoracic Aneurysms

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New Sealing System for Dura Mater Surgery

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Recent FDA Actions on NSAIDS

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Warning about Liver Injury with Avonex

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Alert on Atypical Antipsychotics

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New Zometa Dosing for Patients with Renal Impairments

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Drug-Induced Hepatitis when Rifampin is Given with Ritonavir/Saquinavir Combination

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New Trecator Formulation Requires Dosing Adjustment

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Recall of Certain Magnesium Sulfate Solutions

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Medication Guide for Cordarone (amiodarone HCl)

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Show #39, May 2005

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New Drug to Treat Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

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Recall of Certain Heartsine AEDs

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Warning on Using Gabitril in Patients Without Epilepsy

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Warning on Vail Patient Beds

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Updated Safety Information for Crestor

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FDA Advisory on Adderall

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Possible Cancer Risk with Certain Topical Eczema Drugs

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Warning on Using Phenergan in Children Under Two

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New Rule Enhances the Safety of Human Cells and Tissues

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Show #38, April 2005

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New Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Public Health Advisory on Viramune (nevirapine) for HIV

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Medtronic Recalls Certain Defibrillators

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Alert on IV Flush Syringes

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Injuries from Improper Use of U.S. Surgical Helical Tacks

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Patient Deaths Caused by Unlabeled Containers

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Confusion between Acetylcysteine Dosage Forms

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Mixups between Extended-release Formulations of Same Drug

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Show #37, March 2005

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New Genotyping Test to Help Guide Medication Use

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Public Health Advisory on NSAIDS

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Recall of Unomedical Airway Adapters

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Warning on Liver Injury from Strattera

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Reporting Adverse Events for Drugs, Devices, Biologics, and Dietary Supplements

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Warning on Severe Hepatotoxicity with Remicade

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More on Preventing Fatal Gas Mix-Ups

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More on Brethine-Methergine Mix-ups

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Show #36, February 2005

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IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION -- First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for MS

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New Warning on Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection

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Stronger Risk Management Measures for Accutane

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Warning on Lymphoma Risk with TNF Blockers

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Preventing Lethal Patient Infections from Pulsatile Lavage Treatment

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Warnings for Bextra Strengthened

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Drug Name Confusion: Reminyl and Amaryl

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Warnings on Proper Use of Bicillin

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New FDA Website on Cochlear Implants

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Show #35, January 2005

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Recall of Access Cardiosystems Defibrillators

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New Warnings for Mifepristone

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JCAHO on Drug Name Mix-ups

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Warning about CeeNU Overdoses

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More on Avoiding Deaths from Blood Transfusions

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Caution on Fatal Dosing Errors with Epinephrine

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Warning on Supplements for Sexual Enhancement

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Show #34, December 2004

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"Black Box" Warning for Antidepressants

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Caution on Osteonecrosis with Bisphosphonates

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Recall of Pulmonetic LTV Series Ventilators

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Preventing Fires in Electrically Operated Beds

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New Warnings on Rituxan

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Monitoring Steam Sterilizers

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Mix-ups Administering Lotrisone Lotion

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Advising Patients on OTC Defibrillators

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Show #33, November 2004

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New Carotid Stent Approved

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New Drug for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

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New Lab Test to Screen Infants for Inborn Metabolism Errors

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Adjusting Lovenox Dosage for Severe Renal Impairment

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Warning on Thromboembolic Events with Avastin

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Hematologic and Neurologic Warnings for Remicade

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Caution on Ethyl Chloride Flammability

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More Mix-Ups between TD and PPD

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Show #32, October 2004

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New Injectable Facial Filler for HIV Patients

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Software for Certain Medtronic Implanted Infusion Pumps Recalled

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Caution on Use of Enteryx

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Avoiding Deaths from Blood Transfusions

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Avoiding Confusion with Broselow Tapes

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Kaopectate Reformulation Causes Confusion

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Show #31, September 2004

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Robotic-like Device Cleared for Coronary Bypass Surgery

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Recall of Certain Boston Scientific Coronary Stents

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Important Warnings in Antidepressant Drug Labeling

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Recall of Arjo ALENTI Patient Lifts

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Reducing the Danger of Injecting Long-Acting Penicillin IV

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Preventing Fatal Tubing Misconnections

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Show #30, August 2004

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Taxotere Approved for Prostate Cancer

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New Drug for Bone Marrow Disease

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Precautions in Prescribing Crestor

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Drug Interactions with Desyrel

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Adverse Events from Infusing Local Anesthetics Directly into Wounds?

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Recall of Certain Tecan Clinical Workstations

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New Publication on Foodborne Illnesses

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Caution on Programming Certain IV Pumps

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Sodium Hyaluronate Mix-ups

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New Bar Code Requirement for Drugs and Biologics

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Warning Breast-Feeding Mothers about Domperidone

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Show #29, July 2004

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New Drug Approved for Parkinson's Hypomobility Episodes

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Certain Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Infusion Sets Recalled

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Warning on Using Cordis Biliary Stent in the Vascular System

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Alert on Certain Children's Motrin Grape Chewable Tablets

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New Risk Information on Zelnorm

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Mix-ups between Brethine and Methergine

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More About Hazards in Patient-Controlled Analgesia

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Burns in MRI Patients Wearing Transdermal Patches

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Avoiding Errors with Oncolytic Drugs

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Show #28, June 2004

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First Rapid Oral Fluid Test for HIV

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New Parathyroid Drug

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More Duragesic Patches Recalled

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Warning about Hyperglycemia and Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs

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Recall of Certain Vitek Gram Positive Sensitivity Cards

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Avoiding Errors with Parenteral Nutrition

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Advising Patients about Pregnancy Tests

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Teaching Patients about Counterfeit Drugs

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Show #27, May 2004

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FDA Approves Two New Drugs for Colorectal Cancer

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New Ventricular Assist Device for Children

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More on Suicidality and Antidepressants

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Recall of Faulty Patient Lifts

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Recall of Certain Nasal Decongestants

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Warning about ZYPREXA (olanzapine)

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Caution on Neurological Damage from Absorbable Hemostatic Agents

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Dangerous Mixups Between Opium Tincture and Paregoric

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Teaching Patients to Use EPIPEN

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Show #26, April 2004

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New Drug for Mesothelioma

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Warning on Counterfeit Contraceptive Patches

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Recall of Certain DURAGESIC Patches

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Severe Hepatotoxicity with VIRAMUNE (nevirapine)

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False Positive Results with Ortho Hepatitis B Antibody Tests

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Injections Into the Wrong Port of an Implantable Infusion Pump

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FDA Campaign on Safe Use of Analgesics and Antipyretics

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Show #25, March 2004

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New Lab Test for Anthrax

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New DNA-based Tests for Genetic Clotting Defects

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Warning on Metabolic Acidosis with Topamax

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Caution on Treating Infants with Tamiflu

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Warning about Extreme Sleepiness with Permax

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More on Dangerous Abbreviations

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FDA Decision on Silicone Gel-filled Breast Implants

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Show #24, February 2004

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New Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Botulism IGIV Approved for Infants

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Updated Safety Information for ARAVA (leflunomide)

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Recall of Certain ComfortGel® Nasal Masks

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Dosing Errors with Roxanol Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution

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Caution in Using Rapid Invasive Aspergillus Test

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Caution on Rapid Administration of IV Push Medications

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Fatal Errors in Administering Intrathecal Contrast Media

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Show #23, January 2004

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Prussian Blue Approved to Treat Internal Radiation Contamination

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Counterfeiting of PROLENE

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Pediatric Antidepressants and Suicidality

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Caution on Potential Fires with Sevoflurane for Inhalation

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Drug Name Confusion: Keppra and Kaletra

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Reporting Adverse Events from Vaccines

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Show #22, December 2003

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New Class of Antibiotics for Skin Infections

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Memantine Approved for Alzheimer's Disease

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Roche Diagnostics Recalls CoaguChek PT Test Strips

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Caution on Blue Dye with Enteral Feeding

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ORLAAM to be Discontinued

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Store IV Bags in Their Overwraps

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Fire Precautions with Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs

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More on the Danger of Giving Sterile Water Intravenously

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Show #21, November 2003

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New Stair-Climbing Wheelchair

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New Drug for Alpha -1 Protease Inhibitor Deficiency

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Warning on Salmeterol for Asthma

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Alert on IMOVAX Rabies Vaccine

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Warning on Human Growth Hormone for Prader-Willi Syndrome

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Warning for Risperdal

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Drug Name Confusion: Purinethol® & Propylthiouracil

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Children at Risk from Brightly Colored Pills

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Cell Phones and Hearing Aids

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Show #20, October 2003

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New Test to Help Predict CHD

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Photodynamic Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus Patients

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New Recombinant Antihemophilic Factor

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Update on Cochlear Implants and Meningitis

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Drug Name Confusion: Zyprexa/Zyrtec/Zantac

28k Cable/DSL

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Caution on Certain Triple Anti-Retroviral Therapy For HIV

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More Dangerous Misconnections

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Warning on Treating Latent TB with Rifampin and Pyrazinamide

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Show #19, September 2003

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First Biologic for Allergy-Related Asthma

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New Once-a-Day Protease Inhibitor for HIV

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FDA Clears First Test for West Nile Virus

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New Advice on Cypher Drug Eluting Stent

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Caution on Glucose Testing in Neonates

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New Medication Guide for Patients on Lariam

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Two-channel Pump Mix-up

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FDA Approves Prilosec OTC to Treat Frequent Heartburn

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New Trans Fatty Acid Information on Food Labels

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Show #18, August 2003

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First Intranasal Flu Vaccine

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Rapid Test for Aspergillus Infection

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Two New Cancer Drugs

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Caution on Pediatric Use of Paxil

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Dangerous Misconnections Between BP Monitors and IV Ports

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Patients with Reading Problems

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New Consumer Brochure on Safe Medication Use

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Show #17, July 2003

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New Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent

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New Breath Test for Asthma Patients

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New Products to Treat Rare Diseases

28k Cable/DSL

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Recall of Counterfeit Lipitor

28k Cable/DSL

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Fatal Medication Errors with Temodar

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Burns from Rotary Surgical Handpieces

28k Cable/DSL

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Syringe Stoppers Linked to Amniocentesis Problem

28k Cable/DSL

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Mix up Between TD and PPD

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Updated FDA Websites

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Show #16, June 2003

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Expanded Use for HPV Test

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FDA Approves First Drug in New Class of HIV Treatments

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New Drug to Combat Nausea and Vomiting in Chemotherapy Patients

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Urgent Market Withdrawal of GYNECARE INTERGEL Solution

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Cracked Vials of Some Glucose Test Strips

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Warning on Lindane for Scabies and Lice

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New Cautions on Beta Interferons for MS

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Proper Use of Fetal Pulse Oximeter

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Show #15, May 2003

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New Test to Rule Out Heart Attack

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Update on Counterfeit Procrit

28k Cable/DSL

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Alert on Certain Roche Diagnostics Glucose Test Strips

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Drug Errors Caused by Abbreviations

28k Cable/DSL

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Warning on I.V. Infusions of "Free Water"

28k Cable/DSL

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FDA Proposes Bar Codes on Drugs, Blood, Vaccines

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Antibiotic Resistance Information on Drug Labels

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Show #14, April 2003

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Approval of Prozac for Pediatric Use

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New Immunosuppressive Treatment for Psoriasis

28k Cable/DSL

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Home Use Glycated Hemoglobin Test for Diabetics

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New Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis

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Caution on Reprocessing Certain Olympus America GI Endoscopes

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Incompatible Pacing Connectors

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New Fact Sheet on Preventing Medical Errors in Children

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Caution on Drug Names that End in “L”

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Caution on Fetal Ultrasound for Non-Medical Reasons

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Show #13, March 2003

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New Non-Stimulant ADHD Drug

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New Pediatric Combination Vaccine

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Rapid Group B Strep Test for Pregnant Women

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Errors Using Transdermal Patches

28k Cable/DSL

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Warning on Diathermy and Implanted Leads

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Insulin Mixups

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CDC Recommendations on Hand Hygiene

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New Labeling and Advice on Hormone Therapies for Postmenopausal Women

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Show #12, February 2003

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New Rapid HIV Test Kit

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New Non-Surgical Female Sterilization Device

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Counterfeiting of Procrit

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Tri-State Hospital Supply Recalls Oral Swabs

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New Warnings on Bextra Label

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Warning About Methotrexate Overdoses

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West Nile Virus and Blood Safety

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Show #11, January 2003

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New Drugs to Treat Opiate Dependence in Doctor's Office

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Alert on Injectable Drugs Prepared by Urgent Care Pharmacy

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Lung Injuries from Blood Transfusions

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Hospital Bed Safety

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Drug Name Confusion: Taxotere and Taxol

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Anesthetic Sprays and Methemoglobinemia

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Warning about Decorative Contact Lenses

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Advice on Buying Medical Products On Line

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NIOSH shares “Lessons Learned” on Needlestick Prevention

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Show #10, November 2002

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New Drug for Chronic Hepatitis B

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New Preservative-free Flu Vaccine Approved

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New Drug for Women with Constipation-Predominant IBS

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Drug Name Confusion: Serzone and Seroquel

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Update on Cochlear Implants and Meningitis

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Possible Risks Associated With IGIV

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LASIK Eye Surgery Website

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AED’s are Becoming More Visible in Public Places

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Show #9, October 2002

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FDA Approved Glucose Test for Children with Diabetes

   

New Use for Genetically Engineered Protein in Spine Surgery

   

Certain Gonorrhea Test Kits Recalled by Abbott Laboratories

   

Update on CryoLife tissue recall

   

Burns from Misuse of Forced-Air Warming Devices

   

Electromagnetic Interference with Medical Devices

   

New Liposuction Website

   

Updated CDC Guidelines on Prevention of Catheter-Related Infections

   

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Show #8, September 2002

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Expanded Use for Defibrillators

   

Cochlear Implants and Meningitis

   

Recall of Cryolife Human Tissue Allografts

   

Annals of Internal Medicine Wrong-Patient Case Study

   

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Show #7, August 2002

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FDA Clears New Cholesterol Skin Test

   

FDA Clears Computer-Connected Glucose Meters

   

FDA Clears Device for Reducing Tonsil Size

   

Certain Pulmonetic Systems Ventilators Recalled

   

Liquid Chemical Germicide Residue Causes Burns

   

List of Sterilants and Disinfectants for Reusable Equipment Now Available

   

Hazards in Patient-Controlled Analgesia

   

New Safety Guidelines for MRI Facilities

   

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Show #6, July 2002

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FDA Approves Combination Cardioverter and Defibrillator for Heart Failure Patients

   

New Product for Treating Burn Scars

   

FDA Assesses Safety of DEHP Plasticizer

   

FDA Cites Drawbacks of Whole Body CT Scanning

   

Cell Phone Safety

   

FDA Launches a New Campaign about Diabetes

   

You Can Discuss Medical Device Issues with FDA

   

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Show #5, June 2002

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New Device for Bilateral Control of Parkinson Symptoms

   

Two New Devices to Treat Congenital Heart Defects

   

Problems After Vacuum-Assisted Childbirth

   

Misconnection of Tubes and Ports

   

Electrical Muscle Stimulators

   

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Show #4, May 2002

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FDA Approves Home Monitoring System for Pacemaker

   

Update on A & A Medical Recall

   

Alert on Implanted Neurostimulators and Diathermy

   

Warning on Using Nitrous Oxide After Intraocular Gas Injection

   

Avoiding Patient Injuries from Circumcision Clamps

   

Headline: Article on Preventing Ventilator Deaths and Injuries

   

Headline: Article on Campaign to Encourage Patients to "Speak Up"

   

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Show #3, April 2002

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New Wearable Defibrillator

   

New Wound Dressing for Burn Patients

   

Preventing Serious Injuries from Hemostasis Devices

   

Certain Olympus Bronchoscopes Recalled

   

Recall of Ob/Gyn and Surgical Products Manufactured by A&A Medical/Rocket USA/Lifequest

   

Headline: Article on Preventing Asphyxiation from Aspirated Syringe Tip Caps

   

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Show #2, March 2002

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Camera Pill Cleared for Marketing

   

Skin Substitute for Diabetic Ulcers Approved

   

Pacemaker for Treating Congestive Heart Failure

   

FDA Public Health Notification: Reducing Radiation Risk from Computed Tomography for Pediatric and Small Adult Patients

   

More Gas Mix-Up Fatilities

   

Hip Implants Recalled Because of Potential Fracture Problem

   

Headline: Article on Physicians Personal Experiences with Health Care System

   

Article: "Human Error in Perspective"

   

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Show #1, February 2002

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FDA Clears External Defibrillator For Use on Young Children

   

FDA Approves New Glucose Test for Adult Diabetics

   

New Device for Procedures on Diseased Bypass Grafts

   

Certain Baxter Dialyzers Recalled

   

Preventing Deaths and Serious Injuries From Medical Gas Mix-Ups

   

Patient Death Illustrates Importance of MRI Room Precautions

   

Safer Use of Central Venous Catheters

   

Article: "Ethical Issues in Whistleblowing"

   

FDA Looking for Experts to Advise Agency

   

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