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More Than 300,000 Anesthetic Injections Recalled Over Mix-Up

06/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

A label mix-up has prompted Pfizer Inc to recall more than 300,000 vials of the anesthetics lidocaine and bupivacaine.

A label mix-up has prompted...

06/14/2021

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Subpotent Blood Pressure Drug Recalled

06/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc is recalling 15,198 bottles of Micardis tablets because the drug is subpotent.

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06/14/2021

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Anxiety Med Recalled

06/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

The FDA has issued a Class II recall for a anxiolytic used to treat anxiety.

The FDA has issued a Class II...

06/14/2021

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Examining Benefits of Various Treatment Options for DLBCL Patients

06/07/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“Overall, these results provide consistent evidence supporting the effectiveness of [lisocabtagene maraleucel] for the treatment of patients with R/R DLBCL,” researchers concluded.

“Overall, these results provide...

06/07/2021

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ADHD Patches Recalled

06/07/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

A prescription stimulant used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is being recalled.

A prescription stimulant used to...

06/07/2021

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Class I Recall Issued for Subpotent Thyroid Medication

06/07/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

Dozens of lots of subpotent NP Thyroid tablets manufactured for Acella Pharmaceuticals are included in a Class I recall in the June 2, 2021, FDA Enforcement Report.

Dozens of lots of subpotent NP...

06/07/2021

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Three Predictors of Shoulder Pain in Nursing Home Workers

06/07/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“Redesigning jobs with more breaks and reducing the work demand, and introducing multidisciplinary exercise programs, should be explored further to improve workstyle behaviors and enhance the musculoskeletal health of nursing assistants,”...

“Redesigning jobs with more...

06/07/2021

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Medicare Part D Spending for Psoriasis Drugs Grows

06/07/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“Psoriasis prescriptions comprise a large, increasing proportion of Medicare Part D spending related to dermatology,” researchers wrote. “These increasing costs have significant implications for the health care system and affect out-of-pocket...

“Psoriasis prescriptions...

06/07/2021

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Cough Medicine Recalled

06/01/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

KVK Tech Inc is recalling nearly 18,000 bottles of hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide tablets because the drug failed to meet impurities/degradation specifications.

KVK Tech Inc is recalling nearly...

06/01/2021

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State Variation in Chronic Opioid Use in Nursing Home Residents Decreases

06/01/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

Between 2014 and 2018, variation at the state level in chronic opioid use among long-term care nursing home residents dropped by a third.

Between 2014 and 2018, variation...

06/01/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care