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Bacterial Outbreak Kills Four; 'COVID War' Lessons; Health Alert on Meat Soups

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 27, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Melatonin Gummies May Not Be What They Claim to Be

Nearly 90% of brands were mislabeled, lab analysis shows

Apr 25, 2023
A photo of a container of gummies.
Do All Those Postmarket Device Modifications Add Up to Patient Harm?

Cardiovascular devices lead the pack in having multiple iterations culminate in device recall

Apr 12, 2023
A photo of a surgeon wearing orange gloves and holding a pacemaker in its packaging
FDA OKs First OTC Product for Reversing Opioid Overdoses

Make the product accessible with "an affordable price," says FDA Commissioner

Mar 29, 2023
FDA APPROVED OTC naloxone (Narcan) over a photo of vending machine full of boxes of Narcan.
FDA Faults Next-Gen Olympus Duodenoscopes

After demanding single-use devices, agency finds they have their own problems

Mar 27, 2023
A photo of the Olympus single-use duodenoscope
Celeb Warns on Butt Shots; 27 Drugs Face Rebate Penalty; 'Shocking Amount of Misery'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Mar 16, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA Warns on Use of Hospira Drug in Kids Due to 'Unsafe' Aluminum Levels

Agency cites risk for aluminum toxicity in infants

Feb 10, 2023
A photo a nurse preparing medication for parenteral nutrition
Fruit Bats and the Next Pandemic; Mysterious Meningitis Outbreak; Listeria Warning

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Feb 07, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
CDC Sounds Alarm on Eye Drops Linked With Drug-Resistant Infection

Permanent vision loss, death due to possible contamination leads to product recall

Feb 02, 2023
A photo of EzriCare Artificial Tears
FDA Rolls Out Proposed Limits on Lead in Processed Baby Foods

New levels could cut exposure to lead by almost a fourth, agency chief says

Jan 24, 2023
A photo of a little girl sitting on grass eating from a foil pouch.
Legal Loophole Lets Faulty Devices Maintain Their Legacy

Harlan Krumholz on how devices subject to Class I recalls are used as predicates for new devices

Jan 11, 2023
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Fauci: 'Open Mind' on Lab Leak; Lockdown Protests Erupt in China; Sippy Cup Recall

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Nov 28, 2022
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Vax Conspiracy Film Hits Twitter; More Apnea Device Deaths; GSK Pulls Cancer Drug

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Nov 23, 2022
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Deli Meats and Listeria; Medical Examiner Murder-Suicide; Masks Cut COVID Spread

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Nov 10, 2022
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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