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VA Taps ‘Access Sprints’ to Ramp Up Appointment Availability

02/29/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

After hiring more than 61,000 employees in 2023, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is focusing on improving patient access even more by increasing worker productivity, Federal News Network recently reported.

After hiring more than 61,000...

02/29/2024

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Injection Recalled for Incorrect Label

02/29/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

An incorrect expiration date on the product label has prompted the recall of 1099 vials of Adrenalin (epinephrine) injection packaged by Henry Schein Inc., according to the February 28, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement...

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02/29/2024

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UTI Antibiotic Recalled

02/29/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

More than 70,000 single-dose sachets of fosfomycin tromethamine granules for oral solution distributed by Ascend Laboratories are recalled after samples of the product tested out-of-specification for organic impurities.

More than 70,000 single-dose...

02/29/2024

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Class I Recall for Elixirs, Tablets Featuring Unapproved Drug

02/29/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

A Class I recall has been issued for all Neptune’s Fix products because they contain tianeptine, an ingredient that is not approved for any medical use in the United States.

A Class I recall has been issued...

02/29/2024

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Gantenerumab Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline in Early Alzheimer Disease

02/27/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

In a pair of phase 3 trials, gantenerumab failed to ease clinical decline in patients with early Alzheimer disease compared with placebo. The medication did lower amyloid plaque burden, however.

In a pair of phase 3 trials,...

02/27/2024

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Constant Stress Response Causes Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disease

02/27/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

An unceasing stress response triggered by aggregated proteins may cause the death of brain cells in some neurodegenerative diseases, according to a paper published in the journal Nature.

An unceasing stress response...

02/27/2024

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FDA Finds Concerns During Dr. Reddy’s, Kilitch Plant Inspections in India

02/23/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Two companies with multiple recalls in recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Reports received a combined 2 dozen FDA “observations” after October 2023 inspections of their India-based production plants.

Two companies with multiple...

02/23/2024

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Oral Contraceptives Recalled

02/23/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is recalling two lots of Nortrel oral contraceptive products because of tablet discoloration issues. According to the February 21, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report, tablets in...

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is...

02/23/2024

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How Long-Term Care Insurance Differs from Health Insurance

02/23/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

While health insurance helps patients cover health care provider visits and prescription medications for managing medical conditions and illnesses, long-term care insurance can help patients access help with bathing, eating, and other...

While health insurance helps...

02/23/2024

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Hypertension Drug Recalled

02/22/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

A single lot of hydralazine hydrochloride tablets distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals is under recall following an out-of-specification result obtained during routine stability testing for impurities. The recall appeared in the February 21,...

A single lot of hydralazine...

02/22/2024

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