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Cancer Misdiagnosis

October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
July 11, 2012 6:47 AM Medical Malpractice Claims - From Investigation to Litigation
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
June 1, 2011 8:30 AM Experts Say Cell Phones Are "Possibly Carcinogenic"
August 9, 2010 5:37 AM Lab Errors: These Mistakes Can Be Deadly
August 6, 2010 7:57 AM Georgetown University Hospital Lab Problems Prompt Closing
August 5, 2010 7:12 AM More Hospitals Found To Overdose Patients With Brain Scan Radiation
August 3, 2010 6:35 AM Lab Errors May Lead to Tragic Consequences
August 2, 2010 7:27 AM Radiation Overdoses More Common, Dangerous Than Previously Believed
April 2, 2010 7:31 AM Stalevo May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Says FDA
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
November 18, 2009 2:58 PM Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate
November 16, 2009 5:59 PM Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate
July 16, 2009 4:54 PM Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 19, 2009 3:05 PM Medical Device Oversight Required
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 2, 2009 4:33 AM Antidepressants May Cause Breast Cancer
May 29, 2009 11:14 AM Colorectal Cancers Run in Families
May 18, 2009 7:45 AM False Positives Common During Cancer Screenings
May 18, 2009 5:11 AM Summer and Skin Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection Are Key
May 16, 2009 7:56 AM Taxotere Promotional Materials Misleading
May 3, 2009 4:02 AM Cancer Society Approves Virtual Colonoscopy
April 30, 2009 10:15 AM New Guidelines on Prostate Cancer Screening
April 27, 2009 7:12 AM Early Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer Critical
April 20, 2009 6:37 AM Is a Mammogram Worth it?
June 18, 2008 2:47 AM Mammogram Accuracy Varies by Facility: New Study
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
March 21, 2008 2:14 AM March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
January 30, 2008 10:57 AM Military Doctors Misdiagnose a Marine Serving in Iraq, Leading to Death
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 1, 2007 12:35 AM Aggressive Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer Increasing: New Study
November 29, 2007 2:02 AM Predicting Breast Cancer Risk In African American Women Improved
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 4, 2007 1:28 AM New Women's Colorectal Cancer Screening Protocol Announced
October 20, 2007 2:59 AM New Study: Traditional Pap Test Inferior To HPV Test
September 14, 2007 3:51 AM Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Highly Aggressive and Frequently Misdiagnosed
September 9, 2007 1:50 AM Americans Misunderstand Cancer Risk Factors: New Study
August 2, 2007 2:21 AM "Good Morning America" Host Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Tips for Successful Mammography
July 1, 2007 6:17 AM Breast Cancer Gene Linked to Father: New Study
May 21, 2007 1:51 PM Free Prostate Testing & Exams: George Washington University Hospital
January 26, 2007 7:45 AM American Cancer Society Releases Guidelines On HPV Vaccine
November 18, 2006 10:04 AM Men Need Earlier Colonoscopies
November 5, 2006 9:16 PM Danish Study Offers Further Support for HPV Testing
September 21, 2006 10:34 AM Is Prostate Cancer Over-Treated?
August 27, 2006 5:13 PM New Test Predicts Lung Cancer Risk of Spread
August 17, 2006 9:58 AM Lab Errors Can Result in Patient Harm: Does your OB/GYN track your labs?
July 26, 2006 6:30 AM Newly-Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer? Ask Questions!
July 10, 2006 6:19 PM Breast Cancer Screening, Prevention & Early Detection Support Resources
February 2, 2006 8:35 PM American Cancer Society Updates Guidelines
December 8, 2005 10:27 PM Rise in Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Coincides With Improved Survival
November 11, 2005 8:53 PM Errors in Cancer Diagnosis Common, Often Harmful
September 28, 2005 4:18 PM Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy
September 27, 2005 6:47 PM Breast Cancer: Early Detection

Cerebral Palsy

July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
July 4, 2012 3:49 PM Brain Damage/Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Malpractice
June 1, 2011 1:12 PM $58.6 Million Awarded in Malpractice Suit
July 5, 2010 10:26 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Medical Errors
March 22, 2010 11:42 AM There Are Various Types of Cerebral Palsy
March 20, 2010 11:04 AM Resources for Cerebral Palsy, Including Information in Spanish
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 15, 2009 11:17 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by Improper Care Before, During and After Childbirth
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
May 4, 2009 6:30 AM Genes and Autism May Be Linked
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
August 23, 2007 4:10 AM In-vitro Fertilization Increases Risk of Cerebral Palsy: New Study
July 18, 2007 6:17 AM Children with Cerebral Palsy Report A Quality of Life Similar to Other Children: New Study
December 3, 2006 12:56 PM Pregnant Women With Placental Infection Have Doubled Risk Of Recurrence
June 27, 2006 1:50 PM Cerebral Palsy: Answers and Advocacy
September 15, 2005 2:01 PM Cerebral Palsy: Support Groups

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April 24, 2013 8:40 AM Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claims
October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
July 11, 2012 5:30 PM So You Think Your Medical Device Was Safety Tested? Think Again.
July 11, 2012 7:11 AM How Important Is Physician Honesty to You, the Patient?
July 11, 2012 6:47 AM Medical Malpractice Claims - From Investigation to Litigation
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
July 4, 2012 3:49 PM Brain Damage/Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Malpractice
July 3, 2012 12:08 PM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Can Be Deadly if Not Diagnosed Promptly
July 3, 2012 11:28 AM Chiropractic Cervical Manipulation, If Done Wrong, Can Be Deadly
June 7, 2012 9:25 AM Adverse Event Report: Why It Matters to Patients
August 30, 2011 8:04 AM Hip Replacement: Safety Problems and Questions Continue
November 2, 2010 8:30 AM Nurses Union States Understaffing At DC Hospital Jeopardizes Patient Care
September 1, 2010 8:26 AM Cosmetic Surgery Death Leads to $1.95 Million Jury Verdict
August 9, 2010 5:37 AM Lab Errors: These Mistakes Can Be Deadly
August 6, 2010 7:57 AM Georgetown University Hospital Lab Problems Prompt Closing
July 27, 2010 6:28 AM Defective Circumcision Equipment Permanently Impairs Young Man
July 21, 2010 9:15 AM Physicians Reluctant to Report Impaired and Incompetent Colleagues
July 20, 2010 3:38 PM Realistic Expectations With ACL Surgery
July 20, 2010 8:00 AM 5 simple steps hospitals could, but often do not, use to prevent bloodstream infections
July 19, 2010 8:24 AM Tech at VA Dental Center in St. Louis warned officials about poor sterilization
July 12, 2010 7:27 AM High Rates of Misdiagnosis Among Pediatricians
July 8, 2010 10:57 AM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
July 7, 2010 9:30 AM Washington State Supreme Court Rejects Patient Pre-Filing Requirement
July 4, 2010 5:37 PM Physicians urge limits on CT scan radiation exposure
July 2, 2010 2:53 PM Negligent Neurosurgeon Gets 7 years in Prison
June 22, 2010 10:38 AM FDA Warning: Counterfeit Tamiflu
May 14, 2010 12:00 PM Studies Show Interruptions Lead to Medical Errors
April 9, 2010 7:56 AM Complex Operations for Spinal Stenosis Patients in Medicare Population Increases at Alarming Rate
March 20, 2010 11:04 AM Resources for Cerebral Palsy, Including Information in Spanish
March 18, 2010 10:12 AM Stop C. Difficile: Education and Hand Washing Saves Lives
March 15, 2010 12:09 PM Just Like We Learned in Kindergarten: Tell the Truth and Accept Responsibility
March 3, 2010 9:26 AM Class I Recall of Baxter In-Home Dialysis Device Announced
March 1, 2010 10:31 AM Tort Reform Is Really Tort Deform
February 27, 2010 8:52 AM Medical Malpractice and the Healthcare Debate
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 26, 2010 9:11 AM KV Pharmaceutical reaches $27 million settlement with Justice Department
February 22, 2010 6:09 PM Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks, Death Per Senate Report
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
January 9, 2010 9:33 AM FDA WARNING: NZU, A MORNING SICKENESS "REMEDY" MAY CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD/ARSENIC
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 15, 2009 11:17 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by Improper Care Before, During and After Childbirth
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 10, 2009 3:10 PM WARNING LABELS FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS MAY BE STRENGTHENED
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 9:49 PM Alka-Seltzer Cold Capsules Recalled
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 8, 2009 9:39 AM Reputable Consumer Group Petitions For Ban of Drug Meridia
December 7, 2009 12:33 PM 98,000 Deaths A Year From Medical Errors: Enough is Enough
November 18, 2009 2:58 PM Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate
November 16, 2009 5:59 PM Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
September 23, 2009 9:03 AM Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Linked to Lethal Brain Inflammation
September 21, 2009 2:43 PM Drugmaker Hid Dangers of Drug from Public to Pad Profits
September 18, 2009 8:42 AM Medical Malpractice Victims' Right to Sue in Court Only Nominally Impacts Overall Healthcare Costs
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
September 17, 2009 8:49 AM American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice
September 16, 2009 10:08 AM Pfizer Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Illegally Promoting Pain Killer
September 16, 2009 9:48 AM Georgia's Medical Malpractice Cap Law is Unconstitutional
September 11, 2009 1:56 PM Caps on Malpractice Awards Not the Answer to Healthcare Crisis
July 16, 2009 4:54 PM Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:54 PM FDA Warning: Don't Purchase or Use New Whey Liquid Products or Hardcore Energize Bullet
July 8, 2009 5:17 PM Surgery Technician Exposes Thousands of Patients to Hep-C
July 4, 2009 11:45 AM Chiropractic Malpractice Can Result in Strokes
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 19, 2009 3:05 PM Medical Device Oversight Required
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:09 AM Federal Government Data Shows No Crisis in Medical Malpractice Claims In New York
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 9, 2009 8:26 AM Dirty Syringes From Plant Kill and Injure: FDA Could Have Intervened
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
June 2, 2009 4:33 AM Antidepressants May Cause Breast Cancer
June 1, 2009 2:13 PM Congress To Question VA Hospital Regarding Exposure to HIV
May 17, 2009 10:15 AM Former Surgeon at VA Hospital May Have Falsified Study Data
May 16, 2009 7:56 AM Taxotere Promotional Materials Misleading
May 14, 2009 6:34 AM Tarceva Warnings Added
May 14, 2009 5:11 AM Proper Treatment of Stroke Essential
May 13, 2009 2:50 AM FDA Recalls Biosite'sTriage Cardiac Panel
May 12, 2009 6:51 AM Tainted Equipment at VA Hospitals Cause HIV Infections
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 6, 2009 2:55 AM Weight-Loss Products Spiked With Illegal Drugs
May 5, 2009 7:41 AM Beware of Fraudulent Swine Flu Products
May 4, 2009 7:13 AM Complications from Obesity Surgery Decline
May 4, 2009 6:30 AM Genes and Autism May Be Linked
May 4, 2009 3:46 AM Massage and Accupuncture Relieve Pain after Cancer Surgery
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 4, 2009 1:20 AM Health Care Delayed in Ailing Economy
May 3, 2009 4:49 AM Hospital Devices Infected by "Conficker" Worm Virus
May 1, 2009 2:14 PM Doctors Continue to Swarm to DC, Md, and Va
April 29, 2009 4:55 PM Swine Flu Affects Maryland Residents
April 27, 2009 9:22 AM Increase in Hospital Acquired Infections
April 27, 2009 7:12 AM Early Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer Critical
April 26, 2009 4:27 AM FDA: 17-year-old to buy Plan B birth control pill without prescription
April 24, 2009 7:54 AM Botox Uses Increase
April 24, 2009 7:50 AM Pregnant Women May Need Thyroid Test
April 23, 2009 6:21 AM Epilepsy Drug May Harm Unborn Children
April 23, 2009 5:08 AM Public Citizen Releases Annual Ranking of State Medical Boards
October 7, 2008 3:16 AM Preventable Medical Errors: Neither Insurance Nor Patients Should Pay
September 17, 2008 5:41 AM Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) May Be Bacterial Infection In Many Cases: New Study
August 21, 2008 3:27 AM Common Ultrasound May Identify Impending Heart Problems: New Study
August 12, 2008 5:50 AM Sound-Alike Drug Names Increase the Risk of Medication Errors
June 28, 2008 1:32 AM Few Physicians Adopt Electronic Medical Record Technology: New Study
June 25, 2008 9:39 AM FDA to Require Boxed Warnings on Older Antipsychotic Drugs
June 20, 2008 6:59 AM Surgery May Leave More Than A Scar
June 18, 2008 2:47 AM Mammogram Accuracy Varies by Facility: New Study
June 3, 2008 8:05 AM Post-Stroke Care Should Include Antidepressants: New Study
June 2, 2008 5:30 AM Bacterial Infections May Contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
May 23, 2008 8:25 AM Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Following Heart Attack May Mean Serious Danger: New Study
May 17, 2008 2:41 AM Heart Surgery Drug Trasylol Confirmed Deadly
May 9, 2008 2:52 AM Elderly Women: Mammography Still Beneficial
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
May 1, 2008 2:46 AM Cardiologists Recommend Heart Screening for Children Taking ADHD Stimulants
April 30, 2008 2:52 AM Rate of Potentially Deadly Infection Increases by 200% in U.S. Hospitals
April 28, 2008 2:00 AM Heart Attack Patients Fare Better During Weekday Hospital Hours: New Study
April 16, 2008 2:45 AM Medical Errors Add Billions of Dollars to U.S. Healthcare Costs: New Study
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 12, 2008 2:21 AM Pediatric Journal Details Medication Errors for Hospitalized Children: New Study
April 5, 2008 1:37 AM Uncontrolled Asthma: Symptoms Frequently Continue After ER Visit
March 22, 2008 2:31 AM New Test Predicts Life-Threatening Kidney Complications in Pediatric Heart Patients
March 21, 2008 2:14 AM March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 17, 2008 3:33 AM Trauma Patients Routinely Exposed to Dangerous Radiation Levels in Hospital: New Study
March 13, 2008 1:38 AM CT Scans May Eliminate Unnecessary Appendix Surgeries
March 6, 2008 2:47 AM Survival Rates of In-Hospital Heart Attacks Lower on Evenings and Weekends: New Study
March 4, 2008 1:37 AM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Possible Indicator of Long-Term Health Problems: New Study
February 26, 2008 3:35 PM Outrageous! Doctors Who Do Harm
February 22, 2008 2:56 AM Unreported Mouth Burns During Tonsillectomy: New Study
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 17, 2008 2:52 AM OB-GYN Group Advises Physicians to Adopt Sleeping Guidelines of Highway Safety Organization
February 5, 2008 2:37 AM 25% of Elderly Patients Receive Incorrect or Less-Effective Prescription Medicines: New Study
February 4, 2008 1:29 AM Many Physicians Prescribe Inappropriate Flu Drugs: New Study
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
January 30, 2008 10:57 AM Military Doctors Misdiagnose a Marine Serving in Iraq, Leading to Death
January 30, 2008 1:43 AM Amalgam Tooth Fillings Containing Mercury Pose No Developmental Threat to Children: New Study
January 28, 2008 1:51 AM Surgical Site Infections Common Following Breast Reconstruction Surgery: New Study
January 26, 2008 2:20 AM Hospital Trauma Level Designation Correlated with Improved Survival Rates
January 23, 2008 2:25 AM Chewing Some Medications Can Be Fatal: Patient Safety Organization Issues Warning
January 20, 2008 1:10 AM Non-White Patients Less Likely to Receive Strong Pain Relievers in Emergency Rooms: New Study
January 16, 2008 8:28 AM U.S. Ranks Worst at Preventing Death From Treatable Illnesses: New Study
January 3, 2008 2:09 AM Patient Safety Tip: Cleanliness Is Best Practice for Preventing Infections in Healthcare Settings
December 31, 2007 2:59 AM Technical Errors Pervasive in Surgical Procedures: New Study
December 30, 2007 1:39 AM Obese Patients Wait Longer Than Most for Kidney Transplants: New Study
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 12, 2007 2:41 AM Night Shift Nurses Have Poor Sleep Habits, Pose Patient Safety Risk
December 4, 2007 2:51 AM Medical Schools Influence the Way Physicians Interact with Drug Companies: New Study
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
October 26, 2007 1:07 AM Undeclared Gluten in Many Drugs Poses Dangers to Patients with Celiac Disease
September 20, 2007 3:06 AM Experts Suggest High Physician Reimbursement Contributes to U.S. Health Care Woes
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 18, 2007 3:17 AM Doctors Frequently Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids: New Study
September 14, 2007 3:51 AM Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Highly Aggressive and Frequently Misdiagnosed
September 11, 2007 1:38 AM Risk of Blood Clots Goes Unaddressed in Discharged Patients: New Study
September 7, 2007 1:05 AM Physicians Disregard Ear Ache Treatment Guidelines: New Study
September 6, 2007 2:12 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicing: Tips for Choosing Safer Treatments
September 3, 2007 2:00 AM Tips for Avoiding Failed or Fraudulent Cosmetic Surgery
August 22, 2007 3:08 AM Long Hours, Lack of Sleep Make Young Doctors a Danger to Patients
August 14, 2007 3:54 AM Preventable Blood Clots Responsible for Many Patient Deaths: New Study
August 8, 2007 4:01 AM Emergency Rooms Getting Crowded Fast: New Study
August 4, 2007 1:38 AM Hospital Operators Fail to Recognize Stroke, Misdirect Callers: New Study
August 3, 2007 1:03 AM Aggressive MRSA Protocol Meets with Success in VA Hospital
August 1, 2007 8:25 AM Riverside Psychiatric Hospital Faces Weekly Inspections Following Reports of Abuse
July 10, 2007 4:16 PM Davol, Inc. Warned By FDA Over Defective Kugel Hernia Patches
July 4, 2007 3:06 PM Surgeons Don't Report Dangerous Injuries: New Study
June 22, 2007 1:38 PM Medical Boards Discipline Physicians Unevenly: New Study
April 27, 2007 8:22 PM Study Finds That Hospital Efforts To Reduce Costs Put Patients At Risk Of Adverse Events
March 29, 2007 2:31 PM Defendants Can No Longer Compel Settlements To Be Secret
December 24, 2006 10:36 AM FDA Public Hearing: Battle Over Informed Consent
December 21, 2006 3:46 PM Kidney Damage after Heart Bypass Surgery on the Rise
December 13, 2006 3:41 PM Harvard Study: Overworked Interns Prone to Medical Errors
December 6, 2006 10:13 AM After-Hours Call Screening May Lead to Errors
November 27, 2006 2:42 PM NIH to Study Emergency Treatments Without Patient Consent
November 23, 2006 8:54 AM Cardiologists Continue to Support Stents
November 20, 2006 8:36 AM One in 50 Heart Attacks Misdiagnosed
November 15, 2006 4:08 PM Doctors Fail to Communicate Information Concerning Prescription Drugs
November 1, 2006 1:26 PM Use of Stents to Prevent Stroke Questioned
October 23, 2006 6:05 PM Transplant Programs at Local Hospitals in Jeopardy
October 20, 2006 7:32 PM Study Finds Link Between Basic Doctor Errors and Missed Diagnoses
October 15, 2006 2:33 PM Higher Mortality Rates for Bariatric Surgery than Previously Noted
October 9, 2006 4:26 PM Gastric Bypass Surgery: High Stakes and High Risks
October 8, 2006 6:06 PM Too Many Doctors in the House
September 13, 2006 10:00 AM Better Hand-Offs Goal of SBAR Communication
August 25, 2006 11:09 AM Patients Not Informed When Hospitals Reuse Single Use Medical Devices
August 24, 2006 5:04 PM MRSA: Drug-Resistant Staph Prevalent in Emergency Rooms
August 20, 2006 3:00 PM Risk is in the eye of the beholder: Doctors must assist patients in decision making
August 16, 2006 10:27 AM Informed Consent: A Patient's Right to Decide
July 29, 2006 7:57 AM One in Five Transplant Centers Fail to Meet Federal Standards
July 24, 2006 5:17 PM Surgery Sponges: When Counting Just Isn't Enough
April 3, 2006 11:30 PM Informed Decisions Regarding Prostate Cancer Treatment: Are Patients Receiving Adequate Information?
February 3, 2006 2:43 PM Hospitals Reuse of Single Use Medical Devices Presents Patient Safety Questions
December 13, 2005 4:42 PM New Initiative for Heart Attack Survivors
November 23, 2005 4:20 PM Recalls of Medication Infusion Pumps
November 14, 2005 7:30 PM Anesthesiology: Failure to Perform Proper Presurgical Evaluation
September 28, 2005 4:18 PM Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy
September 27, 2005 6:47 PM Breast Cancer: Early Detection

Medications

May 13, 2013 7:26 AM Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacies
April 16, 2013 9:05 AM Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
March 29, 2013 12:45 PM Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Sterile Products
March 21, 2013 9:23 AM Another Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Products
March 8, 2013 10:55 AM Controversy Continues Regarding Compounding Pharmacy Regulation
February 22, 2013 8:19 AM Should Compounding Pharmacies Be Required to Follow FDA Safety Regulations?
February 15, 2013 9:08 AM Why Are Compounding Pharmacies So Dangerous?
November 5, 2012 2:36 PM Anticlotting Drug Pradaxa Allegedly Causing Deaths
November 5, 2012 2:30 PM Merck to Settle Rofecoxib Class-Action Suit
October 17, 2012 12:37 PM A Family Impacted by Compounding Pharmacy's Tainted Medications Seeks to Transfer all Related Cases to A Minnesota Court
October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
October 16, 2012 2:46 AM Doctor Contends 15 Dead in NECC Medication Contamination was Preventible and Predictable
July 11, 2012 8:09 AM Sedona Labs Recalls iFlora Children's Supplements
July 11, 2012 7:48 AM Article Suggests Merck Hid Evidence of Vioxx's Harmful Effects
July 10, 2012 1:11 PM FDA Links Cholesterol-Reducing Medications to Other Medical Issues
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
July 3, 2012 12:08 PM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Can Be Deadly if Not Diagnosed Promptly
December 14, 2011 9:23 AM Some NSAIDS May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
September 9, 2011 1:58 PM FDA Alert Issued Regarding Avastin
January 3, 2011 9:01 AM AMA Predicts Errors With Electronic Medical Records
November 2, 2010 8:30 AM Nurses Union States Understaffing At DC Hospital Jeopardizes Patient Care
October 26, 2010 7:50 AM Candy and Candy-like Tablet Recalled
September 9, 2010 7:38 AM Sulindac Caused Blindness, Scarring
August 17, 2010 8:36 AM Hospitals Failing To Protect Patients From Drug-Induced Bacteria
August 16, 2010 8:28 AM AstraZeneca Pays $198Mill To Settle 17,500 Lawsuits
August 14, 2010 7:57 AM Dietary Supplements Have Unsafe Ingredients, Says Consumer Reports
August 12, 2010 7:26 AM Senate Bill Introduced To Increase FDA Safety Oversight
August 11, 2010 9:01 AM AstraZeneca To Pay $55Mill To Resolve Seroquel Lawsuits
August 9, 2010 8:00 AM Are Drug Studies Reliable or Tainted?
August 1, 2010 7:30 AM Exposure To Evamist Dangerous For Children And Pets
August 1, 2010 5:23 AM Glaxo to Pay $1 Billion to Children with Birth Defects from Mothers who took Paxil
July 31, 2010 6:13 PM Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) Can Cause Serious Harm
July 30, 2010 4:56 PM Shoulder Pain Pumps Destroy Shoulder Joints
July 29, 2010 7:00 PM Whistleblower Suits Likely To Increase Given Healthcare Reform
July 29, 2010 7:35 AM Families of Nearly 3,500 Deceased Vioxx Users Receive Payments From Merck
July 27, 2010 7:02 PM Zinc nasal gels could cause some patients to lose sense of smell.
July 27, 2010 12:06 PM DUI for Prescription Drugs
July 22, 2010 9:10 AM FDA to Conduct Formal Safety Review of ARBs
July 19, 2010 9:00 AM FDA Panel Votes To Keep Avandia On Market With More Restrictions
July 18, 2010 10:03 AM Elan agrees to settle Zonegran probe for $203.5 Million
July 17, 2010 4:17 PM Should Avandia Stay On The Market?
July 16, 2010 1:57 PM New Law Would Empower FDA To Recall Dangerous Drugs
July 15, 2010 4:32 PM New Evidence that Avandia Manufacturer Hid Test Results
July 8, 2010 3:10 PM FDA WARNING: QUE SHE WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT CONTAINS DRUGS
July 8, 2010 12:39 PM Should Patients Seek Alternatives To Avandia?
July 8, 2010 12:25 PM FDA Claims Cornerstone Withheld Risks of Asthma Drug
July 8, 2010 10:57 AM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
June 23, 2010 7:37 AM FDA Unaware of Companies' Foreign Drug Trials
June 22, 2010 12:10 PM Pfizer Withdraws Mylotarg From US Market
June 22, 2010 10:38 AM FDA Warning: Counterfeit Tamiflu
June 16, 2010 12:50 PM FDA Tylenol & Benadryl Recall Update
June 10, 2010 8:25 AM FDA Warns Pfizer on failure to report drug complaints.
June 3, 2010 3:14 PM FDA Recalls and Medicine Safety
May 26, 2010 7:55 AM Proton Pump Inhibitors Can Cause Bone Fractures
May 10, 2010 1:30 PM Battery, Software Errors Lead to Recall of Infusion Pumps
April 28, 2010 9:39 AM Nurse Interruptions, Distractions Lead To Medical Errors
April 22, 2010 8:03 AM Sedative Vials Too Large, Doctor Testifies
April 21, 2010 5:05 PM FDA Warns Pfizer About Insufficient Oversight During Clinical Trial Involving Children
April 14, 2010 5:22 PM Actor Quaid Is Advocate For Hospital Safety
April 13, 2010 10:37 AM Antidepressants May Similarly Affect Suicide Risk In Children, Adolescents
March 19, 2010 8:49 AM "Experts" Supporting Avandia Drug Had Financial Ties To Drugmaker
March 17, 2010 3:42 PM Drug Company Alpharma Pays $42.5Mill To Settle Suit Alleging Misrepresentation
March 17, 2010 3:40 PM FDA Forces Drugmakers to Stop Selling Unapproved Nitrogylcerin Tablets
March 16, 2010 10:35 AM Similar Drug Names and Bottles Cause Major Mistakes
March 3, 2010 9:26 AM Class I Recall of Baxter In-Home Dialysis Device Announced
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 26, 2010 9:11 AM KV Pharmaceutical reaches $27 million settlement with Justice Department
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
January 9, 2010 9:33 AM FDA WARNING: NZU, A MORNING SICKENESS "REMEDY" MAY CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD/ARSENIC
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 10, 2009 3:10 PM WARNING LABELS FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS MAY BE STRENGTHENED
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 9:49 PM Alka-Seltzer Cold Capsules Recalled
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 8, 2009 9:39 AM Reputable Consumer Group Petitions For Ban of Drug Meridia
November 18, 2009 2:58 PM Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
September 23, 2009 9:03 AM Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Linked to Lethal Brain Inflammation
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
July 16, 2009 4:54 PM Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:54 PM FDA Warning: Don't Purchase or Use New Whey Liquid Products or Hardcore Energize Bullet
July 8, 2009 5:17 PM Surgery Technician Exposes Thousands of Patients to Hep-C
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 19, 2009 3:05 PM Medical Device Oversight Required
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 9, 2009 8:26 AM Dirty Syringes From Plant Kill and Injure: FDA Could Have Intervened
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
May 31, 2009 7:52 AM Acid-Suppressive Medications Linked to Increased Risk for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
May 22, 2009 5:24 AM Maryland Rejects Link Between Vaccinations and Autism
May 14, 2009 6:34 AM Tarceva Warnings Added
May 12, 2009 9:50 AM Two Delaware Patients Die from Taking Heparin
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 7, 2009 6:06 AM Warning About Insulin Box Mix Ups - Can be Deadly for Patients
May 6, 2009 6:35 AM FDA Issues Guidelines for Drug Disposal
May 4, 2009 3:46 AM Massage and Accupuncture Relieve Pain after Cancer Surgery
May 3, 2009 12:36 PM Transdermal Drug Patch Users Advised to Remove Patch Before MRI
April 25, 2009 6:23 AM FDA Recalls 34 Dietary Supplement Products
April 22, 2009 6:44 AM Is the FDA ignoring realities of Internet marketing?
April 20, 2009 5:41 AM Attention-Deficit Drugs May be Harmful
April 8, 2009 7:14 PM FDA Warning: Psoriasis Medication Raptiva Withdrawn from Market
March 26, 2009 5:37 AM Avandia: More Evidence that Risks Outweigh Potential Benefits
March 5, 2009 3:50 PM Supreme Court Ruling in Wyeth v. Levine: Victory for Justice
October 14, 2008 2:27 AM FDA Reevaluates Standards and Rules for Children's Cold Medicine in Response to Mounting Evidence of Hazardous Effects
October 13, 2008 12:02 PM FDA Warns Websites: Cease Sales of Fraudulent Cancer Remedies
August 12, 2008 3:10 PM FDA Warns Consumers About Two Baltimore Pharmacies
August 12, 2008 5:50 AM Sound-Alike Drug Names Increase the Risk of Medication Errors
August 6, 2008 3:53 AM Back-to-School Safety: Make Certain Your Children Are Fully Vaccinated
August 5, 2008 7:23 AM Rates of Accidental Medication Overdoses in the Home Rapidly Increasing
July 29, 2008 6:13 AM Guinea-Pigging: Drug Safety Trial Testing for a Living?
July 2, 2008 9:38 AM Fewer Pediatric Rotavirus Cases Reported this Season
June 28, 2008 1:32 AM Few Physicians Adopt Electronic Medical Record Technology: New Study
June 25, 2008 9:39 AM FDA to Require Boxed Warnings on Older Antipsychotic Drugs
June 24, 2008 2:36 AM Darvon and Darvocet: Too Risky to Prescribe?
June 21, 2008 2:58 AM FDA Takes Action to Eliminate Sham Cancer "Cures"
June 19, 2008 12:20 AM Whole Milk Safer Than Barium for GI Scans: New Study
June 16, 2008 7:11 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicine: It's Time to Talk
June 3, 2008 8:05 AM Post-Stroke Care Should Include Antidepressants: New Study
May 28, 2008 10:42 AM FDA's New System to Track Approved Drugs' Effectiveness
May 22, 2008 9:20 AM CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Most Adults Over 60 Years of Age
May 17, 2008 2:41 AM Heart Surgery Drug Trasylol Confirmed Deadly
May 13, 2008 2:14 AM CDC Posts Updated Immunization Recommendations for People 18 Years of Age and Younger
May 7, 2008 10:15 AM Allergy Management Tips for Summer Travel
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 1, 2008 2:46 AM Cardiologists Recommend Heart Screening for Children Taking ADHD Stimulants
April 23, 2008 1:17 AM Head and Neck Cancers in Young Men Traced to HPV Infection
April 21, 2008 10:56 AM Dietary Supplements Recalled: Toxic Levels of Selenium
April 19, 2008 2:16 AM CDC: Poor Vaccine to Blame for Worst Flu Season in Three Years
April 18, 2008 5:11 AM Mumps: Childhood Disease Makes Comeback on College Campuses
April 17, 2008 2:36 AM Medical Expert Criticizes FDA Over Dangerous Proposed Relaxation of Prescribing Rules
April 16, 2008 2:45 AM Medical Errors Add Billions of Dollars to U.S. Healthcare Costs: New Study
April 15, 2008 1:13 AM Early Communication From FDA Regarding Potential Singulair Reactions
April 12, 2008 2:21 AM Pediatric Journal Details Medication Errors for Hospitalized Children: New Study
April 9, 2008 7:58 AM Neupro: Transdermal Patch for Early Parkinson's Disease Recalled
April 7, 2008 1:30 AM How Safe Is Your Drinking Water? AP Investigation Reveals Pharmaceutical Drugs Contaminate Many Public Water Systems
April 6, 2008 12:48 AM Spiriva May Contribute to Stroke Risk: FDA Warning
March 27, 2008 2:41 AM Anti-Malaria Drug May Be Unsafe for U.S. Troops: New Study
March 11, 2008 2:31 AM Baxter Healthcare Corp. Recalls All Remaining Heparin Vials and Hep-Lock Products
March 3, 2008 1:14 AM Some Dietary Supplements Contain Hormonal Components that May Promote Prostate Cancer: New Study
March 1, 2008 1:21 AM Risky Pharmacy Practices Increase Medication Errors
February 29, 2008 3:10 AM Scientists Recommend New Hospital Policies for Pediatric Flu Vaccination
February 20, 2008 7:09 AM FDA Mix-Up Results in Unapproved, Dangerous Heparin Ingredients, 350 Adverse Medication Reactions
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
February 14, 2008 2:21 AM Nursing Education Doesn't Prepare Nurses to Question Pharmaceutical Industry Bias: New Study
February 6, 2008 2:00 AM Thousands of Pediatric ER Visits Linked to Cough and Cold Medications Each Year: New Study
February 5, 2008 2:37 AM 25% of Elderly Patients Receive Incorrect or Less-Effective Prescription Medicines: New Study
February 4, 2008 1:29 AM Many Physicians Prescribe Inappropriate Flu Drugs: New Study
January 25, 2008 2:17 AM Pharmacy Drive-Through Windows May Offer Convenience at the Expense of Safety
January 24, 2008 1:50 AM Many Uninsured Asthmatic Children Receive No Medical Care: Physicians Concerned
January 23, 2008 2:25 AM Chewing Some Medications Can Be Fatal: Patient Safety Organization Issues Warning
January 20, 2008 1:10 AM Non-White Patients Less Likely to Receive Strong Pain Relievers in Emergency Rooms: New Study
January 19, 2008 2:50 AM Over-The-Counter Medication Abuse Common for Adolescents: New Study
January 18, 2008 1:43 AM FDA Health Advisory: Don't Use ANY Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicine for Children Under 2 Years of Age
January 17, 2008 7:53 AM Pharmaceutical Companies Spend More on Advertising Than on Research and Development: New Study
December 28, 2007 2:28 AM Does Your Child Have Upper Respiratory Symptoms? Perhaps Honey Will Help: New Study
December 26, 2007 8:22 AM Hib Vaccine Recalled, Shortage Looming
December 4, 2007 2:51 AM Medical Schools Influence the Way Physicians Interact with Drug Companies: New Study
November 27, 2007 11:05 AM Cardiologists Concerned Over Unexplained Two-Year Delay in Drug Study Results
November 24, 2007 12:20 PM Tamiflu & Relenza: FDA Experts Recommend New Label Warnings for Children's Flu Medications
November 22, 2007 2:21 AM Nine Percent of U.S. Kids Fit ADHD Diagnosis Criteria
November 19, 2007 10:13 AM FDA Seizes Cosmetic Eye Product Over Eye Injury Concerns
November 16, 2007 1:35 AM Exercise Benefits Women with Fibromyalgia: New Study
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 13, 2007 1:11 AM New Parents' Guide to ADHD Presents Treatment Options Without Drug Company Bias
November 10, 2007 1:49 AM Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Medical Websites
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
November 3, 2007 12:54 AM Flu Vaccine Questions & Answers from the CDC
November 1, 2007 2:25 AM FDA Issues Warning Update on "Stay-Awake" Drug, Provigil
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 27, 2007 1:50 AM Dietary Supplement Safety Tips: Natural and Herbal Labels Don't Guarantee Safety
October 26, 2007 1:07 AM Undeclared Gluten in Many Drugs Poses Dangers to Patients with Celiac Disease
October 23, 2007 1:44 AM MRSA Cases Increasing, DC-Area Schools Affected
October 21, 2007 2:22 AM New Ear Infection "Superbug" Resists All Pediatric Antibiotics
October 19, 2007 6:22 AM FDA Links Heart Imaging Drugs to Serious Risks, Fatalities
October 12, 2007 8:50 AM Pediatric Cold Remedies Removed From Market Over Safety Concerns
October 10, 2007 11:15 PM FDA Issues Advisory on Fentora Following Overdoses, Deaths
October 4, 2007 11:41 PM FDA to Scrutinize Children's Cold Medicine
September 20, 2007 3:06 AM Experts Suggest High Physician Reimbursement Contributes to U.S. Health Care Woes
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 12, 2007 2:26 AM Diabetes Supplement Found to Cause Diabetes: New Study
September 11, 2007 1:38 AM Risk of Blood Clots Goes Unaddressed in Discharged Patients: New Study
September 7, 2007 1:05 AM Physicians Disregard Ear Ache Treatment Guidelines: New Study
September 5, 2007 2:46 AM Children Receive Insomnia Drugs at High Rates: New Study
September 4, 2007 2:55 AM Many Americans Taking Medications Incorrectly, or Not at All: New Study
August 31, 2007 1:55 AM FDA: Antipsychotic Drug Approved for Children, But Critics Disagree
August 29, 2007 4:21 AM Skincare Tips for Preventing, Treating Acne
August 28, 2007 1:03 AM Drugs for Stomach Acid May Cause Cognitive Decline: New Study
August 27, 2007 4:15 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 26, 2007 1:30 AM FDA Re-Approves Zelnorm for Limited Use
August 24, 2007 2:20 AM D.C. Students Will Be Allowed to Carry Asthma Inhalers for School Year 2007-2008
August 20, 2007 4:22 PM FDA Adds Black Box Warning to Actos, Avandia
August 20, 2007 2:51 PM Back-to-School: Prince Georges County Students Lack Immunizations
August 20, 2007 8:58 AM 54 Prescription Drugs Get Safety Label Updates
August 18, 2007 6:00 AM Clinical Trial Results Should Be Made Public, Says Public Interest Organization
August 17, 2007 3:55 PM Back-to-School: Immunization Requirements
August 17, 2007 1:29 AM Infection Rates of Antibiotic-Related Bacteria Increase Dramatically: New Study
August 13, 2007 9:50 AM Infants Taking Antibiotics Face Greater Risk of Asthma: New Study
August 11, 2007 1:21 AM Some Red Yeast Rice Products Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs: FDA Warning
August 10, 2007 11:29 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 10, 2007 4:19 AM Prescription Drug Use Among Teens Rising: New Study
August 7, 2007 4:17 AM Federal Jury Awards $5.5 Million in Damages in Duragesic Patch Case
August 3, 2007 1:03 AM Aggressive MRSA Protocol Meets with Success in VA Hospital
August 1, 2007 3:00 AM Some Medications Increase the Risk of Heat Illness
July 26, 2007 4:15 AM Older Diabetes Drugs Rival Newer, More Advanced Ones: New Study
July 25, 2007 12:50 PM Health Literacy Levels Predict Length of Life: New Study
July 17, 2007 6:10 AM Area Lawmakers Take Action on HPV Vaccine
July 16, 2007 6:57 AM Drug Companies Still Romancing Physicians: New Evidence
July 15, 2007 9:02 AM Drugs with the Same or Similar Names Pose Dangers: FDA Advisory
July 14, 2007 10:53 AM Antibiotics Ineffective, Problematic in Kids with Urinary Tract Infections: New Study
July 12, 2007 9:06 AM Safe Ways to Buy Drugs Online: FDA Tips
June 28, 2007 11:13 AM FDA: Absent for Many Drug Committee Hearings
June 27, 2007 3:03 PM FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
June 26, 2007 11:08 AM Anti-psychotics Unsafe for Elderly with Dementia: New Study
June 19, 2007 1:01 PM FDA to Require Black Box Warning on Avandia, Actos
May 23, 2007 10:48 AM FDA Warns of Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drug
May 20, 2007 5:35 AM Pediatric Study: 80% of Hospitalized Children Receive Medications Approved Only for Adults
April 27, 2007 8:22 PM Study Finds That Hospital Efforts To Reduce Costs Put Patients At Risk Of Adverse Events
February 25, 2007 1:07 PM New Federal Guidelines: Safe Prescription Drug Disposal
February 23, 2007 6:36 PM FDA Warning: Buying Prescriptions Online
January 30, 2007 4:44 PM Benefits of Medications Overstated
January 26, 2007 7:45 AM American Cancer Society Releases Guidelines On HPV Vaccine
January 1, 2007 5:18 PM FDA WARNING: Counterfeit Drugs Enter the Supply Chain
December 31, 2006 5:32 PM Medication Safety: Educated Patients Are Safer
December 29, 2006 8:39 AM Institute of Medicine Suggests Changes to FDA Processes
December 14, 2006 2:52 AM Antibiotic Prescriptions by Phone: Is It Safe for Patients?
December 8, 2006 9:27 AM Government Goes After Fake Diabetes Treatments
December 1, 2006 5:48 PM Use of Pfizer Drug in Children Is Backed
November 15, 2006 4:08 PM Doctors Fail to Communicate Information Concerning Prescription Drugs
November 12, 2006 11:01 AM Frozen Flu Vaccine Ineffective: Recalled
November 11, 2006 5:40 PM Beta-Blocker Eye Drops Can Be Dangerous
November 9, 2006 8:50 AM Cutting Edge Diabetic Treatment: Physician's Dilemma
November 2, 2006 4:35 PM Physician Perks, Potential Patient Hurts
October 26, 2006 10:17 PM Medical Induction of Labor Doubles Risk of Amniotic Fluid Embolism
September 20, 2006 12:58 PM FDA Recall: Triaminic Vapor Patch Possibly Dangerous for Children
August 28, 2006 3:57 PM Consumer Information for Safe Medicine Use
August 24, 2006 8:17 AM Splitting Pills Can Be Dangerous
August 10, 2006 3:01 PM Patient Safety: 1.5 Million Medication Errors
July 31, 2006 8:07 PM American Medical Association Requests Delay on Medication Advertising
April 11, 2006 1:46 PM Deaths Following Medical Abortion: April 10, 2006 Update
April 8, 2006 5:33 PM Internal Documents Reveal Deception by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Regarding the Role of Vaccines in Autism
April 5, 2006 3:30 PM Recall of ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex Infusion Sets
April 4, 2006 4:14 PM Public Health Advisory: Telithromycin and Liver Toxicity
April 2, 2006 10:23 PM Ambien: Doctors and Patients Alerted
March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Deaths Following Administration of Medical Abortion
March 28, 2006 11:57 PM Steroid Warning: Dietary Supplements
February 16, 2006 12:11 PM Pregnancy and Paxil: Not in the First Trimester
December 16, 2005 9:22 PM Pemoline Withdrawn as Approved Drug for ADHD
December 13, 2005 10:41 PM MedWatch: FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
November 14, 2005 9:15 PM Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Found Dangerous

Men's Health Issues

April 24, 2013 8:40 AM Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claims
April 16, 2013 9:05 AM Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
March 8, 2013 10:55 AM Controversy Continues Regarding Compounding Pharmacy Regulation
February 15, 2013 9:08 AM Why Are Compounding Pharmacies So Dangerous?
November 5, 2012 2:36 PM Anticlotting Drug Pradaxa Allegedly Causing Deaths
November 5, 2012 2:30 PM Merck to Settle Rofecoxib Class-Action Suit
October 17, 2012 12:37 PM A Family Impacted by Compounding Pharmacy's Tainted Medications Seeks to Transfer all Related Cases to A Minnesota Court
October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
October 16, 2012 2:46 AM Doctor Contends 15 Dead in NECC Medication Contamination was Preventible and Predictable
July 11, 2012 5:30 PM So You Think Your Medical Device Was Safety Tested? Think Again.
July 11, 2012 8:05 AM Rogue Doctors Go Undisciplined By States
July 11, 2012 8:01 AM Stryker Recalls Modular Neck-Stem Devices Attaching to Artificial Hips
July 11, 2012 7:48 AM Article Suggests Merck Hid Evidence of Vioxx's Harmful Effects
July 11, 2012 7:11 AM How Important Is Physician Honesty to You, the Patient?
July 11, 2012 6:47 AM Medical Malpractice Claims - From Investigation to Litigation
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
July 3, 2012 11:28 AM Chiropractic Cervical Manipulation, If Done Wrong, Can Be Deadly
June 7, 2012 9:25 AM Adverse Event Report: Why It Matters to Patients
February 24, 2012 8:53 AM Dirty Surgical Instruments Compromise Patient Safety
December 14, 2011 9:23 AM Some NSAIDS May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
August 30, 2011 8:04 AM Hip Replacement: Safety Problems and Questions Continue
June 1, 2011 8:30 AM Experts Say Cell Phones Are "Possibly Carcinogenic"
June 1, 2011 8:20 AM Pfizer Under-Reported Side Effects of Smoking-Cessation Drug, Says Report
May 20, 2011 9:43 AM Study Shows Poor Infection Control in Nursing Homes Linked to Lower Staffing Levels
May 16, 2011 8:35 AM 100,000 Lives Lost Each Year Due to Dirty Hospitals and Nursing Homes
May 13, 2011 1:08 PM MSRA Bacteria Found in Meat Samples In Detroit
April 28, 2011 7:35 AM Medical Malpractice "Reform" Increases US Deficit
April 1, 2011 7:34 AM CMS Reports On Prevelance Of Medical Errors
March 16, 2011 10:50 AM Malpractice Cap Rejected As Senseless In New York
March 2, 2011 12:39 PM Tort Reform Is Civil Justice Deform
March 1, 2011 3:26 PM Measles Exposure in DC Area
January 3, 2011 9:01 AM AMA Predicts Errors With Electronic Medical Records
November 17, 2010 7:59 AM FDA Issues New Guidelines for CT Scanning
November 8, 2010 4:48 PM Litigation Over DePuy Hip Replacements Rising
November 2, 2010 8:30 AM Nurses Union States Understaffing At DC Hospital Jeopardizes Patient Care
October 27, 2010 7:39 AM Is The Chamber of Commerce Hypocritical Regarding Lawsuits?
October 26, 2010 7:50 AM Candy and Candy-like Tablet Recalled
September 9, 2010 7:38 AM Sulindac Caused Blindness, Scarring
September 2, 2010 7:58 AM Maryland Hospital Wrongly Denies Stent Problem
August 17, 2010 8:36 AM Hospitals Failing To Protect Patients From Drug-Induced Bacteria
August 16, 2010 8:28 AM AstraZeneca Pays $198Mill To Settle 17,500 Lawsuits
August 15, 2010 8:44 AM Protect Yourself From Lab Errors
August 14, 2010 7:57 AM Dietary Supplements Have Unsafe Ingredients, Says Consumer Reports
August 13, 2010 7:52 AM FDA Wants Tougher Medical Device Regulation
August 12, 2010 7:26 AM Senate Bill Introduced To Increase FDA Safety Oversight
August 11, 2010 9:01 AM AstraZeneca To Pay $55Mill To Resolve Seroquel Lawsuits
August 9, 2010 8:00 AM Are Drug Studies Reliable or Tainted?
August 9, 2010 5:37 AM Lab Errors: These Mistakes Can Be Deadly
August 5, 2010 7:12 AM More Hospitals Found To Overdose Patients With Brain Scan Radiation
August 4, 2010 7:00 AM Studies Prove Poor Supervision of Resident Doctors Leads To Medical Errors
August 3, 2010 6:35 AM Lab Errors May Lead to Tragic Consequences
August 2, 2010 5:57 PM IMA INC To Pay $1.25 Mill Due To Medical Privacy Rights Violations
August 2, 2010 7:27 AM Radiation Overdoses More Common, Dangerous Than Previously Believed
August 2, 2010 5:26 AM DC Nursing Homes: How to Report Abuse or Neglect
August 1, 2010 7:30 AM Exposure To Evamist Dangerous For Children And Pets
July 31, 2010 6:13 PM Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) Can Cause Serious Harm
July 30, 2010 5:15 PM St. Louis Hospital Investigated For Safety Lapses
July 30, 2010 4:56 PM Shoulder Pain Pumps Destroy Shoulder Joints
July 29, 2010 7:00 PM Whistleblower Suits Likely To Increase Given Healthcare Reform
July 29, 2010 7:35 AM Families of Nearly 3,500 Deceased Vioxx Users Receive Payments From Merck
July 28, 2010 5:47 PM Our tax dollars to study "tort reform" - What about patient safety?
July 28, 2010 7:00 AM Are Hospitals Safe?
July 27, 2010 7:02 PM Zinc nasal gels could cause some patients to lose sense of smell.
July 27, 2010 4:00 PM Attorney says civil remedies drive product safety improvements.
July 27, 2010 10:55 AM AAJ Fights Back Against Chamber's Mission to Limit Access To Justice
July 22, 2010 9:10 AM FDA to Conduct Formal Safety Review of ARBs
July 21, 2010 9:06 AM Medical Errors More Deadly Than Car and Truck Acidents Combined
July 20, 2010 9:00 AM Criminal Nurses Working At Your Hospitals?
July 20, 2010 8:00 AM 5 simple steps hospitals could, but often do not, use to prevent bloodstream infections
July 19, 2010 9:00 AM FDA Panel Votes To Keep Avandia On Market With More Restrictions
July 19, 2010 8:24 AM Tech at VA Dental Center in St. Louis warned officials about poor sterilization
July 18, 2010 10:03 AM Elan agrees to settle Zonegran probe for $203.5 Million
July 17, 2010 4:17 PM Should Avandia Stay On The Market?
July 17, 2010 3:51 PM Washington Hospital Center Makes House Calls to Area Residents in Need
July 16, 2010 1:57 PM New Law Would Empower FDA To Recall Dangerous Drugs
July 15, 2010 4:32 PM New Evidence that Avandia Manufacturer Hid Test Results
July 14, 2010 8:26 AM New Health Care Law: Consumers Winners, Hospitals Possible Losers
July 13, 2010 9:01 AM Advice to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
July 11, 2010 3:57 PM FDA WARNING: Qualaquin unapproved for use for night leg cramps due to serious side effects
July 8, 2010 12:39 PM Should Patients Seek Alternatives To Avandia?
July 8, 2010 12:25 PM FDA Claims Cornerstone Withheld Risks of Asthma Drug
July 8, 2010 10:57 AM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
July 7, 2010 9:30 AM Washington State Supreme Court Rejects Patient Pre-Filing Requirement
June 25, 2010 6:36 AM National HIV Testing Day - June 27th
June 23, 2010 7:37 AM FDA Unaware of Companies' Foreign Drug Trials
June 22, 2010 12:10 PM Pfizer Withdraws Mylotarg From US Market
June 10, 2010 8:25 AM FDA Warns Pfizer on failure to report drug complaints.
May 26, 2010 7:55 AM Proton Pump Inhibitors Can Cause Bone Fractures
May 21, 2010 8:15 AM Hospitals Fail to Discipline, Report Problem Doctors
May 10, 2010 1:30 PM Battery, Software Errors Lead to Recall of Infusion Pumps
April 28, 2010 9:39 AM Nurse Interruptions, Distractions Lead To Medical Errors
April 23, 2010 7:52 AM Maryland's Highest Court to Determine Constitutionality of Cap on Damages Awards
April 22, 2010 8:03 AM Sedative Vials Too Large, Doctor Testifies
April 21, 2010 5:05 PM FDA Warns Pfizer About Insufficient Oversight During Clinical Trial Involving Children
April 14, 2010 5:22 PM Actor Quaid Is Advocate For Hospital Safety
April 13, 2010 10:37 AM Antidepressants May Similarly Affect Suicide Risk In Children, Adolescents
April 9, 2010 7:56 AM Complex Operations for Spinal Stenosis Patients in Medicare Population Increases at Alarming Rate
April 2, 2010 7:31 AM Stalevo May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Says FDA
March 22, 2010 11:42 AM There Are Various Types of Cerebral Palsy
March 22, 2010 7:46 AM House Passes Healthcare Reform Measure
March 19, 2010 8:49 AM "Experts" Supporting Avandia Drug Had Financial Ties To Drugmaker
March 18, 2010 10:12 AM Stop C. Difficile: Education and Hand Washing Saves Lives
March 17, 2010 3:42 PM Drug Company Alpharma Pays $42.5Mill To Settle Suit Alleging Misrepresentation
March 17, 2010 3:40 PM FDA Forces Drugmakers to Stop Selling Unapproved Nitrogylcerin Tablets
March 16, 2010 10:35 AM Similar Drug Names and Bottles Cause Major Mistakes
March 16, 2010 7:37 AM Hospitals Need To Better Monitor Staff Errors
March 3, 2010 9:26 AM Class I Recall of Baxter In-Home Dialysis Device Announced
February 27, 2010 8:52 AM Medical Malpractice and the Healthcare Debate
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 26, 2010 9:11 AM KV Pharmaceutical reaches $27 million settlement with Justice Department
February 22, 2010 6:09 PM Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks, Death Per Senate Report
February 22, 2010 2:58 PM New Wand Detects Surgical Instruments Left In Patients
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 14, 2009 10:29 AM Stop Hurting Patients and There Will Be No Lawsuits
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 12, 2009 8:56 AM 98,000 Preventable Patient Deaths: 9 Patient Safety Solutions
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 5:45 PM Wash Your Hands and Save A Patient's Life
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 10, 2009 3:10 PM WARNING LABELS FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS MAY BE STRENGTHENED
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 9:49 PM Alka-Seltzer Cold Capsules Recalled
December 8, 2009 8:15 PM Hospital Safety: Where Can You Report Your Concerns?
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 8, 2009 9:39 AM Reputable Consumer Group Petitions For Ban of Drug Meridia
November 18, 2009 2:58 PM Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate
November 16, 2009 5:59 PM Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
September 23, 2009 9:03 AM Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Linked to Lethal Brain Inflammation
September 21, 2009 2:43 PM Drugmaker Hid Dangers of Drug from Public to Pad Profits
September 18, 2009 8:42 AM Medical Malpractice Victims' Right to Sue in Court Only Nominally Impacts Overall Healthcare Costs
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
September 17, 2009 8:49 AM American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice
September 16, 2009 10:08 AM Pfizer Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Illegally Promoting Pain Killer
September 16, 2009 9:48 AM Georgia's Medical Malpractice Cap Law is Unconstitutional
September 11, 2009 1:56 PM Caps on Malpractice Awards Not the Answer to Healthcare Crisis
July 8, 2009 5:54 PM FDA Warning: Don't Purchase or Use New Whey Liquid Products or Hardcore Energize Bullet
July 8, 2009 5:17 PM Surgery Technician Exposes Thousands of Patients to Hep-C
July 4, 2009 11:45 AM Chiropractic Malpractice Can Result in Strokes
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 19, 2009 3:05 PM Medical Device Oversight Required
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 11, 2009 1:05 PM Swine Flu Threat Level: WHO Raises Alert to Phase Six
June 10, 2009 8:16 AM Recent Discoveries in Enlarged Prostate Syndrome
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 9, 2009 8:26 AM Dirty Syringes From Plant Kill and Injure: FDA Could Have Intervened
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
June 2, 2009 4:33 AM Antidepressants May Cause Breast Cancer
June 1, 2009 2:13 PM Congress To Question VA Hospital Regarding Exposure to HIV
May 31, 2009 7:52 AM Acid-Suppressive Medications Linked to Increased Risk for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
May 22, 2009 9:36 AM Tips for recent college graduates regarding health insurance
May 18, 2009 5:11 AM Summer and Skin Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection Are Key
May 17, 2009 10:15 AM Former Surgeon at VA Hospital May Have Falsified Study Data
May 17, 2009 2:08 AM Tips for getting insurance to cover pre-existing condition
May 16, 2009 7:56 AM Taxotere Promotional Materials Misleading
May 16, 2009 6:36 AM Does Aspirin Prevent Cardiovascular Events in Peripheral Arterial Disease?
May 15, 2009 4:11 AM New Methods of Preventing and Treating Blindness
May 15, 2009 3:52 AM ACLU sues over patents on breast cancer genes
May 15, 2009 3:46 AM Heart Rythym Society Offers First Comprehensive Guidance on ICD Lead Performance
May 14, 2009 6:34 AM Tarceva Warnings Added
May 14, 2009 5:11 AM Proper Treatment of Stroke Essential
May 14, 2009 3:32 AM Top 5 Cholesterol Myths
May 13, 2009 2:50 AM FDA Recalls Biosite'sTriage Cardiac Panel
May 12, 2009 6:51 AM Tainted Equipment at VA Hospitals Cause HIV Infections
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 8, 2009 4:53 PM Caregivers and Swine Flu
May 6, 2009 2:55 AM Weight-Loss Products Spiked With Illegal Drugs
May 5, 2009 7:41 AM Beware of Fraudulent Swine Flu Products
May 4, 2009 6:30 AM Genes and Autism May Be Linked
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 4, 2009 1:20 AM Health Care Delayed in Ailing Economy
May 3, 2009 4:49 AM Hospital Devices Infected by "Conficker" Worm Virus
May 2, 2009 12:15 PM AP Study: Consumer Drinking Water Flooded with Phamceuticals
April 30, 2009 10:15 AM New Guidelines on Prostate Cancer Screening
April 29, 2009 4:55 PM Swine Flu Affects Maryland Residents
April 28, 2009 9:21 AM FDA Meets To Discuss Device Approval
April 27, 2009 9:22 AM Increase in Hospital Acquired Infections
April 27, 2009 7:12 AM Early Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer Critical
April 24, 2009 7:54 AM Botox Uses Increase
August 21, 2008 3:27 AM Common Ultrasound May Identify Impending Heart Problems: New Study
July 9, 2008 7:15 AM Update: Salmonella Investigation Adds Jalapenos, Salsa Fixings
July 2, 2008 9:38 AM Fewer Pediatric Rotavirus Cases Reported this Season
June 27, 2008 3:50 AM New Organ Donor Allocation System (MELD) Results in Six-Fold Increase in Transplants for Liver Cancer Patients
June 25, 2008 9:39 AM FDA to Require Boxed Warnings on Older Antipsychotic Drugs
June 19, 2008 12:20 AM Whole Milk Safer Than Barium for GI Scans: New Study
June 16, 2008 7:11 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicine: It's Time to Talk
June 10, 2008 12:10 PM Hold the Tomatoes: FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk
June 3, 2008 8:05 AM Post-Stroke Care Should Include Antidepressants: New Study
May 23, 2008 8:25 AM Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Following Heart Attack May Mean Serious Danger: New Study
May 22, 2008 9:20 AM CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Most Adults Over 60 Years of Age
May 18, 2008 12:13 AM Public Health Tips to Prevent Summer Swimming Illness
May 13, 2008 2:14 AM CDC Posts Updated Immunization Recommendations for People 18 Years of Age and Younger
May 12, 2008 9:14 AM May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Recognition of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Lacking in U.S.
May 11, 2008 12:06 AM Indoor Allergens Associated with Asthma: New Study
May 10, 2008 12:35 AM Outdoor Workers Less Likely to Be Screened for Skin Cancer: New Study
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 7, 2008 10:15 AM Allergy Management Tips for Summer Travel
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
April 28, 2008 2:00 AM Heart Attack Patients Fare Better During Weekday Hospital Hours: New Study
April 26, 2008 1:15 AM Male Heart Disease Risk Begins in Teen Years: New Study
April 23, 2008 1:17 AM Head and Neck Cancers in Young Men Traced to HPV Infection
April 19, 2008 2:16 AM CDC: Poor Vaccine to Blame for Worst Flu Season in Three Years
April 18, 2008 5:11 AM Mumps: Childhood Disease Makes Comeback on College Campuses
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 13, 2008 2:23 AM New CPR Guidelines Include Compression-Only Instructions for Heart Attack
April 11, 2008 2:43 AM American Academy of Dermatology Advises Americans to be Sun Smart This Spring and Summer
April 6, 2008 12:48 AM Spiriva May Contribute to Stroke Risk: FDA Warning
April 5, 2008 1:37 AM Uncontrolled Asthma: Symptoms Frequently Continue After ER Visit
April 3, 2008 1:55 AM West Nile Virus Infection Tied to Serious Long-Term Health Complications
March 25, 2008 2:31 AM Skin Cancer Risks Appear to Vary According to Geography: New Study
March 23, 2008 2:14 AM Most Americans Lack Critical Facts About Maintaining Eye Health: New Study
March 21, 2008 2:14 AM March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 20, 2008 1:55 AM March 13: World Kidney Day
March 7, 2008 2:41 AM Six Reasonable Guidelines for Healthier Diets
March 6, 2008 2:47 AM Survival Rates of In-Hospital Heart Attacks Lower on Evenings and Weekends: New Study
March 4, 2008 1:37 AM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Possible Indicator of Long-Term Health Problems: New Study
February 26, 2008 8:25 AM February is American Heart Month: Know the Signs, Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
February 21, 2008 2:21 AM Loud Noise Contributes To High Blood Pressure: New Study
February 2, 2008 2:39 AM Viewing Super Bowl May Increase Heart Attack Risk: New Study
February 1, 2008 2:50 AM Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Risk Factors and Warning Signs
January 27, 2008 3:01 AM Weight Loss is Associated with Heart Health, Whether You Eat Less or Exercise More: New Study
January 21, 2008 2:36 AM Dermatologists Recommend "Winterizing" Your Skin Against Weather Damage
December 29, 2007 1:36 AM Healthy Lifestyle Changes Benefit Even the Elderly: New Study
December 22, 2007 2:26 AM Risk of Cardiovascular Events Greater in Winter: Tips to Be Prepared
December 18, 2007 12:01 PM Fat Around the Middle? You May Be at Higher Heart Disease Risk: New Study
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 2, 2007 1:35 AM Study Links Obesity to Poor Bone Health
November 30, 2007 3:52 AM Media, Video Game Violence Poses Public Health Threat: New Study
November 28, 2007 10:45 AM New Guidelines for COPD Management
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 17, 2007 12:02 AM Study Highlights the Role of Physicians in Diagnosing Domestic Violence
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 11, 2007 2:15 AM Pleasurable First Exposure to Nicotine Predicts Addiction: New Study
November 10, 2007 1:49 AM Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Medical Websites
November 8, 2007 2:26 AM Even After Weight-loss Surgery, Obese Patients Face Higher Death Rate
November 2, 2007 4:24 AM U.S. Hospitals Not Working to Prevent Infections: New Study
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 24, 2007 1:20 AM CDC Reports More U.S. Deaths From MRSA Than AIDS
October 19, 2007 6:22 AM FDA Links Heart Imaging Drugs to Serious Risks, Fatalities
September 17, 2007 2:59 AM Exercise Intensity Is Key to Improving Health: New Study
September 15, 2007 5:00 PM Blood Test May Predict Future of Diabetes: New Study
September 12, 2007 2:26 AM Diabetes Supplement Found to Cause Diabetes: New Study
September 6, 2007 2:12 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicing: Tips for Choosing Safer Treatments
September 4, 2007 2:55 AM Many Americans Taking Medications Incorrectly, or Not at All: New Study
September 3, 2007 2:00 AM Tips for Avoiding Failed or Fraudulent Cosmetic Surgery
September 2, 2007 4:25 AM Growth Hormone Ineffective, Dangerous As Anti-aging Therapy: New Study
September 1, 2007 1:11 AM Addressing High Blood Pressure: Diet and Lifestyle Tips
August 29, 2007 4:21 AM Skincare Tips for Preventing, Treating Acne
August 28, 2007 1:03 AM Drugs for Stomach Acid May Cause Cognitive Decline: New Study
August 27, 2007 4:15 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 11, 2007 1:21 AM Some Red Yeast Rice Products Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs: FDA Warning
August 10, 2007 11:29 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
July 13, 2007 8:51 AM Reducing Risk Factors Has Cut Heart Disease: New Study
July 6, 2007 10:04 AM Summer Sun Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines
June 27, 2007 3:03 PM FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
June 20, 2007 11:54 AM Key to Men's Health: Prevent These Top 10 Threats
May 21, 2007 1:51 PM Free Prostate Testing & Exams: George Washington University Hospital
May 18, 2007 2:41 PM Heart Patients Taking Aspirin: Don't Take Ibuprofen Also
May 17, 2007 9:14 AM Finding Trustworthy Medical Information Online
March 18, 2007 4:02 PM Chest Compressions Without Mouth-To-Mouth Better For Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
February 13, 2007 2:12 PM Doctors and Drug Companies: Less Gifts, More Evidenced- Based Medicine
January 2, 2007 4:25 PM Adult Immunization Guidelines Updated
December 27, 2006 7:08 PM Final Score v. Emergency Room: Men Play The Waiting Game.
December 21, 2006 3:46 PM Kidney Damage after Heart Bypass Surgery on the Rise
December 20, 2006 1:29 PM Back Surgery: Not Always Necessary
December 11, 2006 8:47 AM Antibiotics Reduce Pneumonia Mortality
December 7, 2006 10:09 AM Diabetes Increases Heart Disease Risk
November 19, 2006 5:26 PM Combination of Personality Traits Increases Risk For Heart Disease
November 18, 2006 10:04 AM Men Need Earlier Colonoscopies
November 17, 2006 9:02 AM Nurse Staffing Linked to Patient Death Rate
November 16, 2006 9:12 AM New CDC Guidelines Fall Short of "Search and Destroy"
November 9, 2006 8:50 AM Cutting Edge Diabetic Treatment: Physician's Dilemma
November 6, 2006 10:07 PM Pre-Diabetes: One In Six Americans Has It - And Most Are Unaware
November 3, 2006 10:57 PM Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Underdiagnosed and Undertreated in Smokers
November 1, 2006 1:26 PM Use of Stents to Prevent Stroke Questioned
October 9, 2006 4:26 PM Gastric Bypass Surgery: High Stakes and High Risks
October 5, 2006 11:07 AM Possible Mumps Cases at University of Virginia
September 21, 2006 10:34 AM Is Prostate Cancer Over-Treated?
September 19, 2006 8:12 AM Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs
September 11, 2006 2:01 PM Legal Battle Over New Medicaid Law
August 16, 2006 10:27 AM Informed Consent: A Patient's Right to Decide
July 24, 2006 7:02 PM Men's Health Checkups: As Important as Car Checkups
June 23, 2006 1:48 PM National HIV Testing Day: June 27, 2006
April 18, 2006 1:52 PM Cancer Prevention and Early Detection: Seven Ways to Curb Cancer Risk
April 6, 2006 9:23 PM If You Have These Symptoms, Go to the Emergency Room, It Could Save Your Life
April 5, 2006 5:05 PM Testicular Cancer: Signs & Symptoms
April 3, 2006 11:30 PM Informed Decisions Regarding Prostate Cancer Treatment: Are Patients Receiving Adequate Information?
February 2, 2006 8:35 PM American Cancer Society Updates Guidelines
January 24, 2006 3:31 PM Foodborne Illness: Prevention through Education
December 13, 2005 4:42 PM New Initiative for Heart Attack Survivors
December 8, 2005 10:27 PM Rise in Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Coincides With Improved Survival
September 20, 2005 10:43 PM It's Not Just for Women: Importance of Men's Health Screening

Nursing Home Negligence

July 11, 2012 6:47 AM Medical Malpractice Claims - From Investigation to Litigation
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
June 7, 2012 9:25 AM Adverse Event Report: Why It Matters to Patients
May 20, 2011 9:43 AM Study Shows Poor Infection Control in Nursing Homes Linked to Lower Staffing Levels
May 16, 2011 8:35 AM 100,000 Lives Lost Each Year Due to Dirty Hospitals and Nursing Homes
August 2, 2010 5:26 AM DC Nursing Homes: How to Report Abuse or Neglect
July 20, 2010 9:00 AM Criminal Nurses Working At Your Hospitals?
July 20, 2010 8:00 AM 5 simple steps hospitals could, but often do not, use to prevent bloodstream infections
July 17, 2010 3:51 PM Washington Hospital Center Makes House Calls to Area Residents in Need
July 14, 2010 8:34 AM NC Nursing Home Faced With Resident Injuries and Deaths
July 10, 2010 1:16 PM Jury Fines Nursing Home Chain $619 Million for Safety Violations
April 28, 2010 9:39 AM Nurse Interruptions, Distractions Lead To Medical Errors
April 14, 2010 5:22 PM Actor Quaid Is Advocate For Hospital Safety
March 18, 2010 10:12 AM Stop C. Difficile: Education and Hand Washing Saves Lives
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
November 16, 2009 5:59 PM Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
May 3, 2009 4:49 AM Hospital Devices Infected by "Conficker" Worm Virus
June 25, 2008 9:39 AM FDA to Require Boxed Warnings on Older Antipsychotic Drugs
May 22, 2008 9:20 AM CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Most Adults Over 60 Years of Age
February 5, 2008 2:37 AM 25% of Elderly Patients Receive Incorrect or Less-Effective Prescription Medicines: New Study
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 24, 2007 1:20 AM CDC Reports More U.S. Deaths From MRSA Than AIDS
August 28, 2007 1:03 AM Drugs for Stomach Acid May Cause Cognitive Decline: New Study
August 19, 2007 6:17 AM Eye Health May Contribute to Earlier Death: New Study
August 17, 2007 1:29 AM Infection Rates of Antibiotic-Related Bacteria Increase Dramatically: New Study
August 16, 2007 4:28 AM Senior Eye Exams May Detect Early Dementia: New Study
August 11, 2007 4:58 AM Oral Health and Overall Health Connected in Seniors, Says World Health Organization
August 6, 2007 3:18 AM Nursing Home Fire Safety Act of 2007 Addresses Need for Fire Sprinklers
July 19, 2007 5:01 AM Widespread Eye Care Neglect Among Nursing Home Residents: New Study
July 5, 2007 1:32 PM MRSA More Prevalent Than Suspected: New Study
December 31, 2006 5:32 PM Medication Safety: Educated Patients Are Safer
December 27, 2006 6:55 PM Elder Justice Act Moves Forward
December 22, 2006 5:45 PM Trouble Looms in Geriatric Medicine
December 19, 2006 9:58 PM Institute for Healthcare Improvement Issues Guidelines To Prevent Five Million Injuries in Hospitals
December 17, 2006 3:05 PM Nursing Home Costs on the Rise Nationally
November 26, 2006 8:32 AM Only 5% of Medication Errors Are Reported to Nursing Home Leadership
November 8, 2006 12:56 PM Proposed Rule Would Require Sprinklers in Nursing Homes
October 16, 2006 5:13 PM Finding the Right Nursing Home: Not-For-Profit vs. For-Profit Homes
September 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preventing Medication Errors by Reconcilation: Does your Hospital/Nursing Home Do This?
August 30, 2006 1:22 PM Patient Advocacy Resources
August 26, 2006 5:24 PM Consumer Reports Rates Nursing Homes
August 24, 2006 8:17 AM Splitting Pills Can Be Dangerous
August 22, 2006 9:11 AM Eldercare Services Locator
August 18, 2006 10:24 AM 2007 National Patient Safety Goals for Assisted Living Facilities
June 27, 2006 6:25 PM Free AARP Checklist for Visiting Potential Nursing Homes
June 27, 2006 3:55 PM DC, MD and VA Nursing Home Comparisons and Ombudsman Contact Information
September 25, 2005 10:05 PM Selecting a Nursing Home Facility for a Loved One

Obstetrics

October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
July 4, 2012 3:49 PM Brain Damage/Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Malpractice
June 1, 2011 1:12 PM $58.6 Million Awarded in Malpractice Suit
August 31, 2010 7:50 AM Are Doctors Ordering Risky C-Sections Too Frequently?
July 22, 2010 11:09 AM Is Patient Safety Really ACOG's Priority? ACOG relaxes guidelines for VBAC
July 5, 2010 10:26 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Medical Errors
March 22, 2010 11:42 AM There Are Various Types of Cerebral Palsy
March 20, 2010 11:04 AM Resources for Cerebral Palsy, Including Information in Spanish
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 22, 2010 2:58 PM New Wand Detects Surgical Instruments Left In Patients
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 15, 2009 11:17 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by Improper Care Before, During and After Childbirth
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:17 PM Surgery Technician Exposes Thousands of Patients to Hep-C
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
May 19, 2009 7:21 AM Screen Pregnant Women for Syphilis, USPSTF Reaffirms
May 13, 2009 2:50 AM FDA Recalls Biosite'sTriage Cardiac Panel
May 12, 2009 6:51 AM Tainted Equipment at VA Hospitals Cause HIV Infections
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 3, 2009 3:52 AM Asthma in Pregnancy
June 2, 2008 5:30 AM Bacterial Infections May Contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
April 23, 2008 1:17 AM Head and Neck Cancers in Young Men Traced to HPV Infection
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 17, 2008 2:52 AM OB-GYN Group Advises Physicians to Adopt Sleeping Guidelines of Highway Safety Organization
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
December 23, 2007 12:08 AM Unnecessary Caesarean Deliveries Linked to Increased Risk of Breathing Problems: New Study
November 7, 2007 1:13 AM Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
November 5, 2007 2:30 AM National Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Day
October 31, 2007 3:50 AM Low-Fat Diet Late in Life May Protect Against Ovarian Cancer
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 14, 2007 2:26 AM Standard Pregnancy Weight-Gain Guidelines Don't Apply to Obese Women: New Study
October 12, 2007 1:01 AM Shoulder Dystocia: Is Your OB Ready for this Medical Emergency?
October 2, 2007 5:37 PM First Comprehensive Survey Of Maternal Depression
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 13, 2007 2:46 AM IUDs Safe and Effective, Even for High-Risk Candidates: New Study
September 10, 2007 4:51 AM Many New Mothers Unprepared for Hospital Discharge: New Study
August 11, 2007 2:53 AM Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Increases Birth Defect Risk: New Study
December 19, 2006 9:58 PM Institute for Healthcare Improvement Issues Guidelines To Prevent Five Million Injuries in Hospitals
December 4, 2006 6:15 PM ACOG Urges Against Paxil (paroxetine) Use During Pregnancy
December 3, 2006 12:56 PM Pregnant Women With Placental Infection Have Doubled Risk Of Recurrence
October 27, 2006 3:08 PM One in Eight Babies Born Premature
October 26, 2006 10:17 PM Medical Induction of Labor Doubles Risk of Amniotic Fluid Embolism
October 11, 2006 7:20 AM FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Access for Plan B for Women 18 and Older
October 6, 2006 5:18 PM Brachial Plexus Injuries: Did Your Doctor Handle the Emergency Properly?
September 23, 2006 3:36 PM Communication is Key to Preventing Deaths or Serious Injury of Infants During Childbirth
September 4, 2006 10:53 AM Having Twins and Triplets Means Higher Risks: Is Your Doctor Prepared?
August 17, 2006 9:58 AM Lab Errors Can Result in Patient Harm: Does your OB/GYN track your labs?
August 9, 2006 9:11 PM ACOG Position on First-Trimester Screening Methods
August 8, 2006 8:59 PM Beyond the Baby Blues: New Mothers Require Early and Frequent Evaluation for Postpartum Depression
August 6, 2006 7:02 PM FDA: New Implantable Contraceptive Approved
April 11, 2006 1:46 PM Deaths Following Medical Abortion: April 10, 2006 Update
March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Deaths Following Administration of Medical Abortion
February 16, 2006 12:11 PM Pregnancy and Paxil: Not in the First Trimester
November 28, 2005 12:22 PM Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis Raise Pregnancy Risks
November 22, 2005 4:13 PM New Study Reports Effective First-Trimester Screening for Down Syndrome
November 14, 2005 9:15 PM Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Found Dangerous
September 27, 2005 3:41 PM VBAC: Trends and Continued Debate

Patient Safety

April 24, 2013 8:40 AM Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claims
April 16, 2013 9:05 AM Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
April 1, 2013 6:20 AM Inspector General of HHS Issues Special Fraud Alert
March 29, 2013 12:45 PM Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Sterile Products
March 21, 2013 9:23 AM Another Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Products
March 8, 2013 10:55 AM Controversy Continues Regarding Compounding Pharmacy Regulation
March 4, 2013 10:58 AM FDA Recall: DePuy Orthopaedics Class I Recall for LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve
February 22, 2013 8:19 AM Should Compounding Pharmacies Be Required to Follow FDA Safety Regulations?
February 15, 2013 9:08 AM Why Are Compounding Pharmacies So Dangerous?
November 5, 2012 2:36 PM Anticlotting Drug Pradaxa Allegedly Causing Deaths
November 5, 2012 2:30 PM Merck to Settle Rofecoxib Class-Action Suit
October 17, 2012 12:37 PM A Family Impacted by Compounding Pharmacy's Tainted Medications Seeks to Transfer all Related Cases to A Minnesota Court
October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
October 16, 2012 2:46 AM Doctor Contends 15 Dead in NECC Medication Contamination was Preventible and Predictable
July 11, 2012 8:05 AM Rogue Doctors Go Undisciplined By States
July 11, 2012 8:01 AM Stryker Recalls Modular Neck-Stem Devices Attaching to Artificial Hips
July 11, 2012 7:48 AM Article Suggests Merck Hid Evidence of Vioxx's Harmful Effects
July 11, 2012 7:11 AM How Important Is Physician Honesty to You, the Patient?
July 11, 2012 6:47 AM Medical Malpractice Claims - From Investigation to Litigation
July 10, 2012 1:11 PM FDA Links Cholesterol-Reducing Medications to Other Medical Issues
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
July 4, 2012 3:49 PM Brain Damage/Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Malpractice
July 3, 2012 11:28 AM Chiropractic Cervical Manipulation, If Done Wrong, Can Be Deadly
June 7, 2012 9:25 AM Adverse Event Report: Why It Matters to Patients
February 24, 2012 8:53 AM Dirty Surgical Instruments Compromise Patient Safety
February 8, 2012 8:20 AM Unclear Surgery Rules Lead to Multiple Operations for Breast Cancer
December 14, 2011 9:23 AM Some NSAIDS May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
October 27, 2011 12:03 PM Breast Cancer Awareness and Mammography Importance
September 14, 2011 8:59 AM Brain Stents: Not Quite Ready for Patient Use
September 9, 2011 1:58 PM FDA Alert Issued Regarding Avastin
August 30, 2011 8:04 AM Hip Replacement: Safety Problems and Questions Continue
July 11, 2011 3:19 PM Securing The Best Resolution Possible For Clients
June 1, 2011 1:12 PM $58.6 Million Awarded in Malpractice Suit
June 1, 2011 8:30 AM Experts Say Cell Phones Are "Possibly Carcinogenic"
June 1, 2011 8:20 AM Pfizer Under-Reported Side Effects of Smoking-Cessation Drug, Says Report
May 16, 2011 8:35 AM 100,000 Lives Lost Each Year Due to Dirty Hospitals and Nursing Homes
May 13, 2011 1:08 PM MSRA Bacteria Found in Meat Samples In Detroit
April 28, 2011 7:35 AM Medical Malpractice "Reform" Increases US Deficit
April 1, 2011 7:34 AM CMS Reports On Prevelance Of Medical Errors
March 16, 2011 10:50 AM Malpractice Cap Rejected As Senseless In New York
March 2, 2011 12:39 PM Tort Reform Is Civil Justice Deform
March 1, 2011 3:26 PM Measles Exposure in DC Area
January 3, 2011 9:01 AM AMA Predicts Errors With Electronic Medical Records
November 17, 2010 7:59 AM FDA Issues New Guidelines for CT Scanning
November 8, 2010 4:48 PM Litigation Over DePuy Hip Replacements Rising
November 2, 2010 8:30 AM Nurses Union States Understaffing At DC Hospital Jeopardizes Patient Care
October 26, 2010 7:50 AM Candy and Candy-like Tablet Recalled
October 8, 2010 8:18 AM Age-Related Macular Degeneration
September 9, 2010 7:38 AM Sulindac Caused Blindness, Scarring
September 2, 2010 7:58 AM Maryland Hospital Wrongly Denies Stent Problem
September 1, 2010 8:26 AM Cosmetic Surgery Death Leads to $1.95 Million Jury Verdict
August 31, 2010 7:50 AM Are Doctors Ordering Risky C-Sections Too Frequently?
August 17, 2010 8:36 AM Hospitals Failing To Protect Patients From Drug-Induced Bacteria
August 16, 2010 8:28 AM AstraZeneca Pays $198Mill To Settle 17,500 Lawsuits
August 15, 2010 8:44 AM Protect Yourself From Lab Errors
August 14, 2010 7:57 AM Dietary Supplements Have Unsafe Ingredients, Says Consumer Reports
August 13, 2010 7:52 AM FDA Wants Tougher Medical Device Regulation
August 12, 2010 7:26 AM Senate Bill Introduced To Increase FDA Safety Oversight
August 11, 2010 9:01 AM AstraZeneca To Pay $55Mill To Resolve Seroquel Lawsuits
August 9, 2010 8:00 AM Are Drug Studies Reliable or Tainted?
August 9, 2010 5:37 AM Lab Errors: These Mistakes Can Be Deadly
August 6, 2010 7:57 AM Georgetown University Hospital Lab Problems Prompt Closing
August 5, 2010 7:12 AM More Hospitals Found To Overdose Patients With Brain Scan Radiation
August 4, 2010 7:00 AM Studies Prove Poor Supervision of Resident Doctors Leads To Medical Errors
August 3, 2010 6:35 AM Lab Errors May Lead to Tragic Consequences
August 2, 2010 5:57 PM IMA INC To Pay $1.25 Mill Due To Medical Privacy Rights Violations
August 2, 2010 7:27 AM Radiation Overdoses More Common, Dangerous Than Previously Believed
August 2, 2010 5:26 AM DC Nursing Homes: How to Report Abuse or Neglect
August 1, 2010 7:30 AM Exposure To Evamist Dangerous For Children And Pets
July 31, 2010 6:13 PM Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) Can Cause Serious Harm
July 31, 2010 5:10 AM Bad Doctors - Who is Minding the Store?
July 30, 2010 5:15 PM St. Louis Hospital Investigated For Safety Lapses
July 30, 2010 4:56 PM Shoulder Pain Pumps Destroy Shoulder Joints
July 29, 2010 7:00 PM Whistleblower Suits Likely To Increase Given Healthcare Reform
July 29, 2010 7:35 AM Families of Nearly 3,500 Deceased Vioxx Users Receive Payments From Merck
July 29, 2010 5:32 AM Columbia University brain lab injected impure drugs into study patients
July 28, 2010 5:47 PM Our tax dollars to study "tort reform" - What about patient safety?
July 28, 2010 7:00 AM Are Hospitals Safe?
July 27, 2010 7:02 PM Zinc nasal gels could cause some patients to lose sense of smell.
July 27, 2010 4:00 PM Attorney says civil remedies drive product safety improvements.
July 27, 2010 10:55 AM AAJ Fights Back Against Chamber's Mission to Limit Access To Justice
July 22, 2010 9:10 AM FDA to Conduct Formal Safety Review of ARBs
July 21, 2010 9:15 AM Physicians Reluctant to Report Impaired and Incompetent Colleagues
July 21, 2010 9:06 AM Medical Errors More Deadly Than Car and Truck Acidents Combined
July 20, 2010 9:00 AM Criminal Nurses Working At Your Hospitals?
July 20, 2010 8:00 AM 5 simple steps hospitals could, but often do not, use to prevent bloodstream infections
July 19, 2010 9:00 AM FDA Panel Votes To Keep Avandia On Market With More Restrictions
July 18, 2010 10:03 AM Elan agrees to settle Zonegran probe for $203.5 Million
July 17, 2010 4:17 PM Should Avandia Stay On The Market?
July 17, 2010 3:51 PM Washington Hospital Center Makes House Calls to Area Residents in Need
July 16, 2010 1:57 PM New Law Would Empower FDA To Recall Dangerous Drugs
July 15, 2010 4:32 PM New Evidence that Avandia Manufacturer Hid Test Results
July 14, 2010 8:26 AM New Health Care Law: Consumers Winners, Hospitals Possible Losers
July 13, 2010 9:01 AM Advice to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
July 12, 2010 7:27 AM High Rates of Misdiagnosis Among Pediatricians
July 10, 2010 1:16 PM Jury Fines Nursing Home Chain $619 Million for Safety Violations
July 9, 2010 8:00 AM Medical Errors Cause More Deaths In DC Than Car Accidents
July 8, 2010 12:39 PM Should Patients Seek Alternatives To Avandia?
July 8, 2010 12:25 PM FDA Claims Cornerstone Withheld Risks of Asthma Drug
July 8, 2010 10:57 AM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
July 7, 2010 4:34 PM Judge Greene Rejects Attempt to Stop United Medical Center Auction
July 6, 2010 11:23 AM DC Creating Non-Profit to Take Over SE Hospital
July 5, 2010 10:26 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Medical Errors
July 4, 2010 5:37 PM Physicians urge limits on CT scan radiation exposure
July 2, 2010 2:53 PM Negligent Neurosurgeon Gets 7 years in Prison
June 23, 2010 7:37 AM FDA Unaware of Companies' Foreign Drug Trials
June 22, 2010 12:10 PM Pfizer Withdraws Mylotarg From US Market
June 17, 2010 10:39 AM Wash Your Hands or You're Fired!
June 16, 2010 12:50 PM FDA Tylenol & Benadryl Recall Update
June 10, 2010 8:25 AM FDA Warns Pfizer on failure to report drug complaints.
June 4, 2010 2:52 PM When Is the Worst Time to Go to the Hospital?
May 26, 2010 7:55 AM Proton Pump Inhibitors Can Cause Bone Fractures
May 21, 2010 8:15 AM Hospitals Fail to Discipline, Report Problem Doctors
April 28, 2010 9:39 AM Nurse Interruptions, Distractions Lead To Medical Errors
April 23, 2010 7:52 AM Maryland's Highest Court to Determine Constitutionality of Cap on Damages Awards
April 22, 2010 8:03 AM Sedative Vials Too Large, Doctor Testifies
April 21, 2010 5:05 PM FDA Warns Pfizer About Insufficient Oversight During Clinical Trial Involving Children
April 14, 2010 5:22 PM Actor Quaid Is Advocate For Hospital Safety
April 13, 2010 10:37 AM Antidepressants May Similarly Affect Suicide Risk In Children, Adolescents
April 9, 2010 7:56 AM Complex Operations for Spinal Stenosis Patients in Medicare Population Increases at Alarming Rate
April 2, 2010 7:31 AM Stalevo May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Says FDA
March 22, 2010 11:42 AM There Are Various Types of Cerebral Palsy
March 22, 2010 7:46 AM House Passes Healthcare Reform Measure
March 19, 2010 8:49 AM "Experts" Supporting Avandia Drug Had Financial Ties To Drugmaker
March 18, 2010 10:12 AM Stop C. Difficile: Education and Hand Washing Saves Lives
March 17, 2010 3:42 PM Drug Company Alpharma Pays $42.5Mill To Settle Suit Alleging Misrepresentation
March 17, 2010 3:40 PM FDA Forces Drugmakers to Stop Selling Unapproved Nitrogylcerin Tablets
March 16, 2010 10:35 AM Similar Drug Names and Bottles Cause Major Mistakes
March 16, 2010 9:37 AM Got Sunshine? A National Campaign for Open Government
March 16, 2010 7:37 AM Hospitals Need To Better Monitor Staff Errors
March 15, 2010 12:09 PM Just Like We Learned in Kindergarten: Tell the Truth and Accept Responsibility
March 3, 2010 9:26 AM Class I Recall of Baxter In-Home Dialysis Device Announced
February 27, 2010 8:52 AM Medical Malpractice and the Healthcare Debate
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 26, 2010 9:11 AM KV Pharmaceutical reaches $27 million settlement with Justice Department
February 22, 2010 6:09 PM Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks, Death Per Senate Report
February 22, 2010 2:58 PM New Wand Detects Surgical Instruments Left In Patients
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
January 9, 2010 9:33 AM FDA WARNING: NZU, A MORNING SICKENESS "REMEDY" MAY CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD/ARSENIC
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 15, 2009 11:17 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by Improper Care Before, During and After Childbirth
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 14, 2009 10:29 AM Stop Hurting Patients and There Will Be No Lawsuits
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 12, 2009 8:56 AM 98,000 Preventable Patient Deaths: 9 Patient Safety Solutions
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 5:45 PM Wash Your Hands and Save A Patient's Life
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 10, 2009 3:10 PM WARNING LABELS FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS MAY BE STRENGTHENED
December 10, 2009 1:45 PM FDA UPDATE: EXCESS RADIATION TO PATIENTS FROM CT SCANNERS
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 9:49 PM Alka-Seltzer Cold Capsules Recalled
December 8, 2009 8:15 PM Hospital Safety: Where Can You Report Your Concerns?
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 8, 2009 9:39 AM Reputable Consumer Group Petitions For Ban of Drug Meridia
December 7, 2009 11:34 PM FDA Warning: Excessive Radiation from CT Brain Perfusion Scans
November 18, 2009 2:58 PM Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate
November 16, 2009 5:59 PM Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
October 20, 2009 10:28 AM 2008-2009 American Association for Justice Media Highlights Promoting the Civil Justice System
September 23, 2009 9:03 AM Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Linked to Lethal Brain Inflammation
September 21, 2009 2:43 PM Drugmaker Hid Dangers of Drug from Public to Pad Profits
September 18, 2009 8:42 AM Medical Malpractice Victims' Right to Sue in Court Only Nominally Impacts Overall Healthcare Costs
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
September 17, 2009 8:49 AM American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice
September 16, 2009 10:08 AM Pfizer Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Illegally Promoting Pain Killer
September 16, 2009 9:48 AM Georgia's Medical Malpractice Cap Law is Unconstitutional
September 11, 2009 1:56 PM Caps on Malpractice Awards Not the Answer to Healthcare Crisis
September 9, 2009 2:48 PM H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update: CDC Issues Guidance for Early Childhood Programs
July 16, 2009 4:54 PM Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:54 PM FDA Warning: Don't Purchase or Use New Whey Liquid Products or Hardcore Energize Bullet
July 8, 2009 5:17 PM Surgery Technician Exposes Thousands of Patients to Hep-C
July 4, 2009 11:45 AM Chiropractic Malpractice Can Result in Strokes
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 19, 2009 3:05 PM Medical Device Oversight Required
June 17, 2009 8:02 AM Doctors Community Hospital Fined for Failure to Report Patient Incidents
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 12, 2009 4:33 AM More Hospital Infections Caused by Short-Sighted Budget Cuts
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 11, 2009 1:05 PM Swine Flu Threat Level: WHO Raises Alert to Phase Six
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 9, 2009 8:26 AM Dirty Syringes From Plant Kill and Injure: FDA Could Have Intervened
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 5, 2009 5:40 AM Study: Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) Infections Continue to Rise
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
June 2, 2009 4:33 AM Antidepressants May Cause Breast Cancer
June 1, 2009 2:13 PM Congress To Question VA Hospital Regarding Exposure to HIV
May 29, 2009 3:47 PM Pressure Stockings After Stroke? New Guidelines Suggest Perhaps Not
May 22, 2009 5:24 AM Maryland Rejects Link Between Vaccinations and Autism
May 19, 2009 7:37 AM Class 1 Recall: Respironics, Inc., SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor (Models 4002 and 4003)
May 19, 2009 7:21 AM Screen Pregnant Women for Syphilis, USPSTF Reaffirms
May 17, 2009 10:15 AM Former Surgeon at VA Hospital May Have Falsified Study Data
May 16, 2009 8:35 AM Rethinking Drinking Initiative by NIH
May 16, 2009 7:56 AM Taxotere Promotional Materials Misleading
May 15, 2009 3:52 AM ACLU sues over patents on breast cancer genes
May 15, 2009 3:46 AM Heart Rythym Society Offers First Comprehensive Guidance on ICD Lead Performance
May 14, 2009 6:34 AM Tarceva Warnings Added
May 14, 2009 5:11 AM Proper Treatment of Stroke Essential
May 13, 2009 2:50 AM FDA Recalls Biosite'sTriage Cardiac Panel
May 12, 2009 11:41 AM Hospital Germs Carried on Therapy Dogs
May 12, 2009 9:50 AM Two Delaware Patients Die from Taking Heparin
May 12, 2009 6:51 AM Tainted Equipment at VA Hospitals Cause HIV Infections
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 8, 2009 4:53 PM Caregivers and Swine Flu
May 7, 2009 6:06 AM Warning About Insulin Box Mix Ups - Can be Deadly for Patients
May 6, 2009 2:55 AM Weight-Loss Products Spiked With Illegal Drugs
May 5, 2009 7:41 AM Beware of Fraudulent Swine Flu Products
May 5, 2009 5:59 AM Swine Flu Pales Compared to Deadly U.S. Hospital Acquired Infection Rates
May 4, 2009 6:41 AM Medical Care Suffers When Language Barriers Exist
May 4, 2009 6:30 AM Genes and Autism May Be Linked
May 4, 2009 2:12 AM FTC Target Weight-Loss Marketers for Bogus "Free" Sample Offers
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 4, 2009 1:20 AM Health Care Delayed in Ailing Economy
May 3, 2009 8:10 AM Measles: Uncommon Now, But Outbreaks Still Occur
May 3, 2009 4:49 AM Hospital Devices Infected by "Conficker" Worm Virus
May 3, 2009 4:02 AM Cancer Society Approves Virtual Colonoscopy
May 2, 2009 12:15 PM AP Study: Consumer Drinking Water Flooded with Phamceuticals
May 2, 2009 11:55 AM Pilot Program Explores Ethical Checklist
May 1, 2009 4:41 AM Majority of ER Malpractice is Missed Diagnoses Which Leads to Serious Patient Injury and Death
April 30, 2009 10:00 AM Rehospitalization Rates for Medicare Patients Soars
April 29, 2009 7:47 AM Language Barriers In Medicine
April 29, 2009 7:33 AM Institute of Medicine Calls for Steps to Limit Conflicts of Interest Among Physicians
April 27, 2009 9:22 AM Increase in Hospital Acquired Infections
April 27, 2009 6:35 AM Safety vs. Profit: Are Patients Losing this Battle?
April 26, 2009 4:27 AM FDA: 17-year-old to buy Plan B birth control pill without prescription
April 25, 2009 6:23 AM FDA Recalls 34 Dietary Supplement Products
April 24, 2009 7:50 AM Pregnant Women May Need Thyroid Test
April 23, 2009 6:21 AM Epilepsy Drug May Harm Unborn Children
April 23, 2009 5:48 AM FDA Approval of Seroquel
April 23, 2009 5:08 AM Public Citizen Releases Annual Ranking of State Medical Boards
April 22, 2009 7:48 AM ZOLL AED Defibrillator Recall
April 22, 2009 6:44 AM Is the FDA ignoring realities of Internet marketing?
April 21, 2009 3:09 AM Hesitance in Organ Donation
April 20, 2009 5:41 AM Attention-Deficit Drugs May be Harmful
April 8, 2009 7:14 PM FDA Warning: Psoriasis Medication Raptiva Withdrawn from Market
March 26, 2009 5:37 AM Avandia: More Evidence that Risks Outweigh Potential Benefits
March 12, 2009 10:04 AM FDA Warning: Class 1 Recall of Electronic Infusion Pumps Used for Medications and Fluids
March 5, 2009 3:50 PM Supreme Court Ruling in Wyeth v. Levine: Victory for Justice
February 6, 2009 11:15 AM Daily Aspirin Therapy: Effective or an Unnecessary Risk?
October 14, 2008 2:27 AM FDA Reevaluates Standards and Rules for Children's Cold Medicine in Response to Mounting Evidence of Hazardous Effects
October 13, 2008 12:02 PM FDA Warns Websites: Cease Sales of Fraudulent Cancer Remedies
October 7, 2008 3:16 AM Preventable Medical Errors: Neither Insurance Nor Patients Should Pay
September 17, 2008 5:41 AM Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) May Be Bacterial Infection In Many Cases: New Study
August 21, 2008 3:27 AM Common Ultrasound May Identify Impending Heart Problems: New Study
August 12, 2008 5:50 AM Sound-Alike Drug Names Increase the Risk of Medication Errors
August 5, 2008 7:23 AM Rates of Accidental Medication Overdoses in the Home Rapidly Increasing
August 1, 2008 7:16 AM FDA Warning: Possible Dangers of CT Scans for Patients with Pacemakers
July 29, 2008 6:13 AM Guinea-Pigging: Drug Safety Trial Testing for a Living?
July 17, 2008 5:46 AM "No Money, No Treatment" - Hospitals Requiring Upfront Payments
June 28, 2008 1:32 AM Few Physicians Adopt Electronic Medical Record Technology: New Study
June 25, 2008 9:39 AM FDA to Require Boxed Warnings on Older Antipsychotic Drugs
June 24, 2008 2:36 AM Darvon and Darvocet: Too Risky to Prescribe?
June 21, 2008 2:58 AM FDA Takes Action to Eliminate Sham Cancer "Cures"
June 20, 2008 6:59 AM Surgery May Leave More Than A Scar
June 19, 2008 12:20 AM Whole Milk Safer Than Barium for GI Scans: New Study
June 18, 2008 2:47 AM Mammogram Accuracy Varies by Facility: New Study
June 16, 2008 7:11 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicine: It's Time to Talk
June 12, 2008 7:00 AM Mercury Dental Fillings: Settlement Stirs Concern
June 3, 2008 8:05 AM Post-Stroke Care Should Include Antidepressants: New Study
June 2, 2008 5:30 AM Bacterial Infections May Contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
May 28, 2008 10:42 AM FDA's New System to Track Approved Drugs' Effectiveness
May 23, 2008 8:25 AM Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Following Heart Attack May Mean Serious Danger: New Study
May 21, 2008 8:15 AM Women: Stop Smoking! Significant Health Risks Decrease Relatively Soon: New Study
May 17, 2008 2:41 AM Heart Surgery Drug Trasylol Confirmed Deadly
May 12, 2008 9:14 AM May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Recognition of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Lacking in U.S.
May 9, 2008 2:52 AM Elderly Women: Mammography Still Beneficial
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
May 1, 2008 2:46 AM Cardiologists Recommend Heart Screening for Children Taking ADHD Stimulants
April 30, 2008 2:52 AM Rate of Potentially Deadly Infection Increases by 200% in U.S. Hospitals
April 28, 2008 2:00 AM Heart Attack Patients Fare Better During Weekday Hospital Hours: New Study
April 21, 2008 10:56 AM Dietary Supplements Recalled: Toxic Levels of Selenium
April 17, 2008 2:36 AM Medical Expert Criticizes FDA Over Dangerous Proposed Relaxation of Prescribing Rules
April 16, 2008 2:45 AM Medical Errors Add Billions of Dollars to U.S. Healthcare Costs: New Study
April 15, 2008 1:13 AM Early Communication From FDA Regarding Potential Singulair Reactions
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 13, 2008 2:23 AM New CPR Guidelines Include Compression-Only Instructions for Heart Attack
April 12, 2008 2:21 AM Pediatric Journal Details Medication Errors for Hospitalized Children: New Study
April 10, 2008 2:29 AM Endodontist Group Tells Kids to "Watch Your Mouth"
April 9, 2008 1:34 AM If You Must Express Yourself with Body Art, at Least Follow Safety Precautions Offered by FDA and AMA
April 8, 2008 2:36 AM "Wake-Up-And-Breathe" Protocol May Be Superior to Traditional Mechanical Ventilation of ICU Patients
April 6, 2008 12:48 AM Spiriva May Contribute to Stroke Risk: FDA Warning
April 5, 2008 1:37 AM Uncontrolled Asthma: Symptoms Frequently Continue After ER Visit
March 31, 2008 10:45 AM MRSA Transmission Between People and Cats? First Documented Instance Reported by NEJM.
March 27, 2008 2:41 AM Anti-Malaria Drug May Be Unsafe for U.S. Troops: New Study
March 25, 2008 2:31 AM Skin Cancer Risks Appear to Vary According to Geography: New Study
March 22, 2008 2:31 AM New Test Predicts Life-Threatening Kidney Complications in Pediatric Heart Patients
March 17, 2008 3:33 AM Trauma Patients Routinely Exposed to Dangerous Radiation Levels in Hospital: New Study
March 15, 2008 1:10 AM Crowns and Other Dental Fixtures Produced Abroad May Contain Lead
March 13, 2008 1:38 AM CT Scans May Eliminate Unnecessary Appendix Surgeries
March 11, 2008 2:31 AM Baxter Healthcare Corp. Recalls All Remaining Heparin Vials and Hep-Lock Products
March 6, 2008 2:47 AM Survival Rates of In-Hospital Heart Attacks Lower on Evenings and Weekends: New Study
March 4, 2008 1:37 AM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Possible Indicator of Long-Term Health Problems: New Study
March 2, 2008 2:26 AM FDA Announces Recall of Icy Hot Therapy Patches
March 1, 2008 1:21 AM Risky Pharmacy Practices Increase Medication Errors
February 22, 2008 2:56 AM Unreported Mouth Burns During Tonsillectomy: New Study
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 17, 2008 2:52 AM OB-GYN Group Advises Physicians to Adopt Sleeping Guidelines of Highway Safety Organization
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
February 14, 2008 2:21 AM Nursing Education Doesn't Prepare Nurses to Question Pharmaceutical Industry Bias: New Study
February 6, 2008 2:00 AM Thousands of Pediatric ER Visits Linked to Cough and Cold Medications Each Year: New Study
February 5, 2008 2:37 AM 25% of Elderly Patients Receive Incorrect or Less-Effective Prescription Medicines: New Study
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
February 1, 2008 2:50 AM Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Risk Factors and Warning Signs
January 30, 2008 1:43 AM Amalgam Tooth Fillings Containing Mercury Pose No Developmental Threat to Children: New Study
January 28, 2008 1:51 AM Surgical Site Infections Common Following Breast Reconstruction Surgery: New Study
January 26, 2008 2:20 AM Hospital Trauma Level Designation Correlated with Improved Survival Rates
January 25, 2008 2:17 AM Pharmacy Drive-Through Windows May Offer Convenience at the Expense of Safety
January 24, 2008 1:50 AM Many Uninsured Asthmatic Children Receive No Medical Care: Physicians Concerned
January 23, 2008 2:25 AM Chewing Some Medications Can Be Fatal: Patient Safety Organization Issues Warning
January 20, 2008 1:10 AM Non-White Patients Less Likely to Receive Strong Pain Relievers in Emergency Rooms: New Study
January 19, 2008 2:50 AM Over-The-Counter Medication Abuse Common for Adolescents: New Study
January 18, 2008 1:43 AM FDA Health Advisory: Don't Use ANY Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicine for Children Under 2 Years of Age
January 17, 2008 7:53 AM Pharmaceutical Companies Spend More on Advertising Than on Research and Development: New Study
January 16, 2008 8:28 AM U.S. Ranks Worst at Preventing Death From Treatable Illnesses: New Study
January 14, 2008 7:30 AM Physicians Say Current Medical Error Reporting Systems Are Inadequate: New Study
January 3, 2008 2:09 AM Patient Safety Tip: Cleanliness Is Best Practice for Preventing Infections in Healthcare Settings
December 31, 2007 2:59 AM Technical Errors Pervasive in Surgical Procedures: New Study
December 30, 2007 1:39 AM Obese Patients Wait Longer Than Most for Kidney Transplants: New Study
December 28, 2007 2:28 AM Does Your Child Have Upper Respiratory Symptoms? Perhaps Honey Will Help: New Study
December 23, 2007 12:08 AM Unnecessary Caesarean Deliveries Linked to Increased Risk of Breathing Problems: New Study
December 20, 2007 12:40 AM Death Risk for Pediatric Heart Surgery Patients Lower at Experienced Hospitals: New Study
December 16, 2007 12:28 AM Patient Safety Tip: How to Compile A Medical Questions List
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 14, 2007 2:18 AM Female Death Rate Following Heart Surgery Linked to Extra Blood Transfusions: New Study
December 12, 2007 2:41 AM Night Shift Nurses Have Poor Sleep Habits, Pose Patient Safety Risk
December 4, 2007 2:51 AM Medical Schools Influence the Way Physicians Interact with Drug Companies: New Study
December 3, 2007 1:39 AM Investigative Article Questions the Fairness of Financed Medicine
December 1, 2007 12:35 AM Aggressive Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer Increasing: New Study
November 27, 2007 11:05 AM Cardiologists Concerned Over Unexplained Two-Year Delay in Drug Study Results
November 24, 2007 12:20 PM Tamiflu & Relenza: FDA Experts Recommend New Label Warnings for Children's Flu Medications
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 17, 2007 12:02 AM Study Highlights the Role of Physicians in Diagnosing Domestic Violence
November 16, 2007 1:35 AM Exercise Benefits Women with Fibromyalgia: New Study
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 13, 2007 1:11 AM New Parents' Guide to ADHD Presents Treatment Options Without Drug Company Bias
November 10, 2007 1:49 AM Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Medical Websites
November 9, 2007 3:44 AM Heart Disease Goes Undiagnosed, Untreated In the Mentally Ill
November 8, 2007 2:26 AM Even After Weight-loss Surgery, Obese Patients Face Higher Death Rate
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
November 3, 2007 12:54 AM Flu Vaccine Questions & Answers from the CDC
November 2, 2007 4:24 AM U.S. Hospitals Not Working to Prevent Infections: New Study
November 1, 2007 2:25 AM FDA Issues Warning Update on "Stay-Awake" Drug, Provigil
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 27, 2007 1:50 AM Dietary Supplement Safety Tips: Natural and Herbal Labels Don't Guarantee Safety
October 26, 2007 1:07 AM Undeclared Gluten in Many Drugs Poses Dangers to Patients with Celiac Disease
October 24, 2007 1:20 AM CDC Reports More U.S. Deaths From MRSA Than AIDS
October 23, 2007 1:44 AM MRSA Cases Increasing, DC-Area Schools Affected
October 21, 2007 2:22 AM New Ear Infection "Superbug" Resists All Pediatric Antibiotics
October 19, 2007 6:22 AM FDA Links Heart Imaging Drugs to Serious Risks, Fatalities
October 17, 2007 1:20 PM National Study Shows Huge Problems With Children's Care
October 14, 2007 2:26 AM Standard Pregnancy Weight-Gain Guidelines Don't Apply to Obese Women: New Study
October 12, 2007 8:50 AM Pediatric Cold Remedies Removed From Market Over Safety Concerns
October 10, 2007 11:15 PM FDA Issues Advisory on Fentora Following Overdoses, Deaths
October 4, 2007 11:41 PM FDA to Scrutinize Children's Cold Medicine
September 20, 2007 3:06 AM Experts Suggest High Physician Reimbursement Contributes to U.S. Health Care Woes
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 18, 2007 3:17 AM Doctors Frequently Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids: New Study
September 12, 2007 2:26 AM Diabetes Supplement Found to Cause Diabetes: New Study
September 11, 2007 1:38 AM Risk of Blood Clots Goes Unaddressed in Discharged Patients: New Study
September 10, 2007 4:51 AM Many New Mothers Unprepared for Hospital Discharge: New Study
September 9, 2007 1:50 AM Americans Misunderstand Cancer Risk Factors: New Study
September 6, 2007 2:12 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicing: Tips for Choosing Safer Treatments
September 5, 2007 2:46 AM Children Receive Insomnia Drugs at High Rates: New Study
September 4, 2007 2:55 AM Many Americans Taking Medications Incorrectly, or Not at All: New Study
September 3, 2007 2:00 AM Tips for Avoiding Failed or Fraudulent Cosmetic Surgery
August 31, 2007 1:55 AM FDA: Antipsychotic Drug Approved for Children, But Critics Disagree
August 28, 2007 1:03 AM Drugs for Stomach Acid May Cause Cognitive Decline: New Study
August 27, 2007 4:15 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 26, 2007 1:30 AM FDA Re-Approves Zelnorm for Limited Use
August 25, 2007 2:44 AM Low Nurse Staffing Levels Lead to Pneumonia in ICUs: New Study
August 24, 2007 2:20 AM D.C. Students Will Be Allowed to Carry Asthma Inhalers for School Year 2007-2008
August 23, 2007 11:20 AM Back-to-School: Check Up Time for Eyes, Ears and Teeth
August 23, 2007 4:10 AM In-vitro Fertilization Increases Risk of Cerebral Palsy: New Study
August 22, 2007 3:08 AM Long Hours, Lack of Sleep Make Young Doctors a Danger to Patients
August 20, 2007 4:22 PM FDA Adds Black Box Warning to Actos, Avandia
August 18, 2007 6:00 AM Clinical Trial Results Should Be Made Public, Says Public Interest Organization
August 17, 2007 1:29 AM Infection Rates of Antibiotic-Related Bacteria Increase Dramatically: New Study
August 16, 2007 4:28 AM Senior Eye Exams May Detect Early Dementia: New Study
August 14, 2007 3:54 AM Preventable Blood Clots Responsible for Many Patient Deaths: New Study
August 13, 2007 9:50 AM Infants Taking Antibiotics Face Greater Risk of Asthma: New Study
August 12, 2007 3:28 AM Guidant Heart Defibrillator Cases Settled by Boston Scientific
August 11, 2007 4:58 AM Oral Health and Overall Health Connected in Seniors, Says World Health Organization
August 11, 2007 1:21 AM Some Red Yeast Rice Products Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs: FDA Warning
August 10, 2007 11:29 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 8, 2007 4:01 AM Emergency Rooms Getting Crowded Fast: New Study
August 7, 2007 4:17 AM Federal Jury Awards $5.5 Million in Damages in Duragesic Patch Case
August 6, 2007 3:18 AM Nursing Home Fire Safety Act of 2007 Addresses Need for Fire Sprinklers
August 5, 2007 2:35 AM Supreme Court to Hear Major Medical Device Liability Case
August 4, 2007 1:38 AM Hospital Operators Fail to Recognize Stroke, Misdirect Callers: New Study
August 3, 2007 1:03 AM Aggressive MRSA Protocol Meets with Success in VA Hospital
August 1, 2007 8:25 AM Riverside Psychiatric Hospital Faces Weekly Inspections Following Reports of Abuse
July 31, 2007 1:37 AM 2008 National Patient Safety Goals Released by Joint Commission
July 30, 2007 3:39 PM Shorter Physician Shifts Leads to Fewer ICU Transfers, Medication Errors: New Study
July 29, 2007 4:36 AM Diagnostic Heart Imaging Scan Carries Cancer Risk
July 25, 2007 12:50 PM Health Literacy Levels Predict Length of Life: New Study
July 23, 2007 4:36 AM Many Doctors Don't Report Medical Errors: New Study
July 22, 2007 3:27 AM Bayer Ascensia Blood Glucose Monitors Recalled
July 18, 2007 7:17 AM Detox Diets: Medical, Nutrition Experts Urge Caution
July 16, 2007 6:57 AM Drug Companies Still Romancing Physicians: New Evidence
July 15, 2007 9:02 AM Drugs with the Same or Similar Names Pose Dangers: FDA Advisory
July 14, 2007 10:53 AM Antibiotics Ineffective, Problematic in Kids with Urinary Tract Infections: New Study
July 10, 2007 4:16 PM Davol, Inc. Warned By FDA Over Defective Kugel Hernia Patches
July 8, 2007 9:28 AM Government Ranks Nation's Hospital Outcomes: Heart Discrepancies Noted
July 5, 2007 1:32 PM MRSA More Prevalent Than Suspected: New Study
July 4, 2007 3:06 PM Surgeons Don't Report Dangerous Injuries: New Study
June 27, 2007 3:03 PM FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
June 25, 2007 8:22 PM Fake "Colgate" Toothpaste Recalled
June 23, 2007 3:14 PM Organ, Tissue Harvesting Industry Safe, According to FDA Report
June 22, 2007 1:38 PM Medical Boards Discipline Physicians Unevenly: New Study
June 14, 2007 8:23 AM West Nile Season: Control Mosquitoes to Control the Virus
May 30, 2007 11:58 AM Similac Special Care Premature Infant Formula Recall: Insufficient Iron Contents
May 30, 2007 9:55 AM Contact Lens Solution Recall: Serious Eye Infection Risk
May 23, 2007 10:48 AM FDA Warns of Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drug
May 22, 2007 5:11 PM PharmaFab Agrees to Stop Manufacture and Distribution of Drugs
May 20, 2007 5:35 AM Pediatric Study: 80% of Hospitalized Children Receive Medications Approved Only for Adults
May 18, 2007 2:41 PM Heart Patients Taking Aspirin: Don't Take Ibuprofen Also
May 17, 2007 9:14 AM Finding Trustworthy Medical Information Online
April 27, 2007 8:22 PM Study Finds That Hospital Efforts To Reduce Costs Put Patients At Risk Of Adverse Events
March 29, 2007 2:31 PM Defendants Can No Longer Compel Settlements To Be Secret
February 25, 2007 1:07 PM New Federal Guidelines: Safe Prescription Drug Disposal
February 23, 2007 6:36 PM FDA Warning: Buying Prescriptions Online
February 14, 2007 2:24 PM Physician Owned Boutique Hospitals - Profitable But Are They Unsafe?
February 10, 2007 3:48 PM More Obese Children Having Weight-Loss Surgery
January 30, 2007 4:44 PM Benefits of Medications Overstated
January 2, 2007 4:25 PM Adult Immunization Guidelines Updated
January 1, 2007 5:18 PM FDA WARNING: Counterfeit Drugs Enter the Supply Chain
December 31, 2006 5:32 PM Medication Safety: Educated Patients Are Safer
December 29, 2006 8:39 AM Institute of Medicine Suggests Changes to FDA Processes
December 28, 2006 6:49 PM Senate Addresses Issue of Crowded Emergency Rooms
December 27, 2006 7:08 PM Final Score v. Emergency Room: Men Play The Waiting Game.
December 27, 2006 6:55 PM Elder Justice Act Moves Forward
December 24, 2006 10:36 AM FDA Public Hearing: Battle Over Informed Consent
December 23, 2006 10:25 AM Nationwide Alert: Counterfeit Blood Glucose Test Strips
December 22, 2006 5:45 PM Trouble Looms in Geriatric Medicine
December 21, 2006 3:46 PM Kidney Damage after Heart Bypass Surgery on the Rise
December 19, 2006 9:58 PM Institute for Healthcare Improvement Issues Guidelines To Prevent Five Million Injuries in Hospitals
December 18, 2006 2:32 PM Region's State Medical Board Sites' Quality Varies Greatly
December 16, 2006 2:42 PM Child Suffers Permanent Brain Damage After Surgery: Hospital Admits Errors
December 14, 2006 2:52 AM Antibiotic Prescriptions by Phone: Is It Safe for Patients?
December 10, 2006 10:44 AM 64-Slice CT Scanner Creates Controversy
December 9, 2006 9:38 AM Response to Concerns Tops Patient Survey
December 7, 2006 10:09 AM Diabetes Increases Heart Disease Risk
November 30, 2006 4:13 PM Magnetic Toys Need Effective Warning Labels
November 29, 2006 2:27 PM FDA Approves Marketing of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
November 28, 2006 3:13 PM Contaminated Hospital Rooms Lead to More Infections
November 26, 2006 2:40 PM Hospitals Fail to Report Accurate Statistics for Restraint-Related Deaths
November 25, 2006 8:39 AM Federal Committee Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Adults 60 and Over
November 24, 2006 10:08 AM HPV Vaccine: Most Primary Care Physicians Intend to Offer HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer
November 20, 2006 3:59 PM "Boarding" on the Rise in U.S. Hospital Emergency Rooms
November 18, 2006 10:04 AM Men Need Earlier Colonoscopies
November 17, 2006 9:02 AM Nurse Staffing Linked to Patient Death Rate
November 16, 2006 9:12 AM New CDC Guidelines Fall Short of "Search and Destroy"
November 14, 2006 4:02 PM Six Medical Symptoms That May Require Immediate Attention
November 12, 2006 11:01 AM Frozen Flu Vaccine Ineffective: Recalled
November 12, 2006 10:18 AM Doctors Admit Washing Hands 75% of Time: Actual Rate Less Than 10%!
November 11, 2006 3:39 PM Influenza Vaccine: For your baby?
November 10, 2006 8:22 AM Recall of 500 mg Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Caplets: Metal Fragments Found in Caplets
November 9, 2006 8:50 AM Cutting Edge Diabetic Treatment: Physician's Dilemma
November 8, 2006 10:21 AM Surviving the Overcrowded Emergency Room
November 2, 2006 4:35 PM Physician Perks, Potential Patient Hurts
November 1, 2006 1:26 PM Use of Stents to Prevent Stroke Questioned
October 31, 2006 9:27 AM Only One in Four Doctors Use Electronic Medical Records
October 24, 2006 6:58 PM Doctors' Group Predicts Shortage of Family Physicians
October 23, 2006 6:05 PM Transplant Programs at Local Hospitals in Jeopardy
October 21, 2006 6:46 PM Hospitals Pursue Bariatric Surgery Despite Risks
October 19, 2006 3:24 PM New Flu Vaccine Guidelines: CDC Urges Vaccinations
October 17, 2006 7:25 PM Doctors' Offices Should Plan for Emergency Care
October 17, 2006 9:39 AM Laurel Hospital to Staff Sign Language Interpreters
October 16, 2006 5:13 PM Finding the Right Nursing Home: Not-For-Profit vs. For-Profit Homes
October 11, 2006 2:37 PM Limited English Proficiency Should Not Be a Barrier to Health Care
October 11, 2006 7:20 AM FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Access for Plan B for Women 18 and Older
October 10, 2006 8:02 AM New Study Shows Nurse Rounds Are Good for Patient & Nurse
October 7, 2006 12:15 PM Guidant Settlement In Defibrillator Fraud Suit
October 5, 2006 2:58 PM Washington, DC Immunization Requirements
October 5, 2006 2:25 PM Virginia Issues New Immunization Requirements
October 5, 2006 11:07 AM Possible Mumps Cases at University of Virginia
September 25, 2006 3:47 PM Morning: Best Time for Surgery, Fewer Anesthesia Complications
September 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preventing Medication Errors by Reconcilation: Does your Hospital/Nursing Home Do This?
September 7, 2006 8:19 AM Seeking Treatment for Addiction: 82% Success Rate
August 30, 2006 1:22 PM Patient Advocacy Resources
August 28, 2006 3:57 PM Consumer Information for Safe Medicine Use
August 27, 2006 5:13 PM New Test Predicts Lung Cancer Risk of Spread
August 25, 2006 11:09 AM Patients Not Informed When Hospitals Reuse Single Use Medical Devices
August 25, 2006 10:34 AM Patient Safety Must Be the Heart of Medical Malpractice Liability Reform
August 24, 2006 5:04 PM MRSA: Drug-Resistant Staph Prevalent in Emergency Rooms
August 24, 2006 8:17 AM Splitting Pills Can Be Dangerous
August 17, 2006 9:58 AM Lab Errors Can Result in Patient Harm: Does your OB/GYN track your labs?
August 15, 2006 10:53 AM "Marijuana Gumballs" in Maryland
August 11, 2006 4:38 PM FDA Warning: Brazilian Diet Pills
August 10, 2006 3:01 PM Patient Safety: 1.5 Million Medication Errors
August 2, 2006 10:17 PM British Doctors to be Graded for Quality of Service: Should the United States Do the Same?
July 31, 2006 8:07 PM American Medical Association Requests Delay on Medication Advertising
July 29, 2006 7:57 AM One in Five Transplant Centers Fail to Meet Federal Standards
July 23, 2006 2:10 PM Lax Inspection of Organs for Transplants Poses Huge Risks for Patients
July 21, 2006 11:14 AM How to Avoid Diet Scams
July 19, 2006 12:44 PM Smoking Cessation: Agressive Marketing for Unproven Laser Therapy
July 18, 2006 3:00 PM Hospital Safety: Board Involvement Improves Quality of Care
July 17, 2006 9:12 AM Area Hospitals Focus on Thread Count and Gourmet Meals instead of Patient Safety
July 15, 2006 11:04 PM The Future of Emergency Care: Key Findings and Recommendations
July 14, 2006 8:32 AM Patient Behavior Affects Blood Pressure Readings
July 10, 2006 2:44 PM Lack of Physicians for On-Call Coverage Prompts Trauma Centers to Shut Down Services
June 30, 2006 5:42 PM 100,000 Lives Campaign: Hospitals Challenged to Prevent Unnecessary Deaths
June 27, 2006 9:36 AM Decrease in Food and Drug Administration Warnings
May 26, 2006 2:49 PM Twelve Surgeries You May Be Better Off Without
May 26, 2006 9:56 AM 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
May 23, 2006 8:24 PM Hospital Safety Program :"eHand-offs"
April 12, 2006 6:21 PM Patient Safety in Hospitals - DC Ranks Among the Worst
April 12, 2006 6:13 PM Safer Healthcare - What You Can Do
April 6, 2006 10:11 PM Hospital Report Cards - Is Your Hospital Passing?
April 6, 2006 10:06 PM Tubing Misconnections - 8 Deadly Events
April 6, 2006 9:23 PM If You Have These Symptoms, Go to the Emergency Room, It Could Save Your Life

Pediatrics

October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
July 11, 2012 8:09 AM Sedona Labs Recalls iFlora Children's Supplements
July 11, 2012 6:47 AM Medical Malpractice Claims - From Investigation to Litigation
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
June 1, 2011 1:12 PM $58.6 Million Awarded in Malpractice Suit
May 16, 2011 8:35 AM 100,000 Lives Lost Each Year Due to Dirty Hospitals and Nursing Homes
November 2, 2010 8:30 AM Nurses Union States Understaffing At DC Hospital Jeopardizes Patient Care
September 15, 2010 8:52 AM Follow-Up Treatment for Children's Concussions Frequently Lacking
August 9, 2010 5:37 AM Lab Errors: These Mistakes Can Be Deadly
August 4, 2010 7:00 AM Studies Prove Poor Supervision of Resident Doctors Leads To Medical Errors
August 1, 2010 7:30 AM Exposure To Evamist Dangerous For Children And Pets
July 30, 2010 4:56 PM Shoulder Pain Pumps Destroy Shoulder Joints
July 28, 2010 5:47 PM Our tax dollars to study "tort reform" - What about patient safety?
July 28, 2010 7:00 AM Are Hospitals Safe?
July 27, 2010 7:02 PM Zinc nasal gels could cause some patients to lose sense of smell.
July 20, 2010 8:00 AM 5 simple steps hospitals could, but often do not, use to prevent bloodstream infections
July 13, 2010 9:01 AM Advice to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
July 5, 2010 10:26 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Medical Errors
June 3, 2010 3:14 PM FDA Recalls and Medicine Safety
April 28, 2010 9:39 AM Nurse Interruptions, Distractions Lead To Medical Errors
April 22, 2010 8:03 AM Sedative Vials Too Large, Doctor Testifies
April 21, 2010 5:05 PM FDA Warns Pfizer About Insufficient Oversight During Clinical Trial Involving Children
April 13, 2010 10:37 AM Antidepressants May Similarly Affect Suicide Risk In Children, Adolescents
March 22, 2010 11:42 AM There Are Various Types of Cerebral Palsy
March 20, 2010 11:04 AM Resources for Cerebral Palsy, Including Information in Spanish
February 27, 2010 8:52 AM Medical Malpractice and the Healthcare Debate
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 22, 2010 6:09 PM Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks, Death Per Senate Report
February 22, 2010 2:58 PM New Wand Detects Surgical Instruments Left In Patients
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:17 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by Improper Care Before, During and After Childbirth
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 14, 2009 10:29 AM Stop Hurting Patients and There Will Be No Lawsuits
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 12, 2009 8:56 AM 98,000 Preventable Patient Deaths: 9 Patient Safety Solutions
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
September 18, 2009 8:42 AM Medical Malpractice Victims' Right to Sue in Court Only Nominally Impacts Overall Healthcare Costs
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
September 17, 2009 8:49 AM American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice
September 16, 2009 10:08 AM Pfizer Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Illegally Promoting Pain Killer
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:17 PM Surgery Technician Exposes Thousands of Patients to Hep-C
July 4, 2009 11:45 AM Chiropractic Malpractice Can Result in Strokes
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 19, 2009 3:05 PM Medical Device Oversight Required
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 11, 2009 1:05 PM Swine Flu Threat Level: WHO Raises Alert to Phase Six
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
May 19, 2009 7:37 AM Class 1 Recall: Respironics, Inc., SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor (Models 4002 and 4003)
May 18, 2009 5:11 AM Summer and Skin Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection Are Key
May 18, 2009 4:00 AM New Test Provides Rapid Group B Strep Results
May 12, 2009 6:51 AM Tainted Equipment at VA Hospitals Cause HIV Infections
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 9, 2009 4:14 AM FDA: Testerone Gel Products (AndroGel 1% and Testim 1%) to Receive Boxed Warning
May 6, 2009 2:55 AM Weight-Loss Products Spiked With Illegal Drugs
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 3, 2009 4:49 AM Hospital Devices Infected by "Conficker" Worm Virus
April 27, 2009 9:19 AM Pediatric Gastroenteritis: New Guidelines to Facilitate Effective Management
April 25, 2009 4:16 AM Recent Studies Show That Peanut Allergies Can Be Treated
April 21, 2009 4:07 AM April: National Autism Awareness Month
April 20, 2009 5:41 AM Attention-Deficit Drugs May be Harmful
October 14, 2008 2:27 AM FDA Reevaluates Standards and Rules for Children's Cold Medicine in Response to Mounting Evidence of Hazardous Effects
September 17, 2008 5:41 AM Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) May Be Bacterial Infection In Many Cases: New Study
August 6, 2008 3:53 AM Back-to-School Safety: Make Certain Your Children Are Fully Vaccinated
July 2, 2008 9:38 AM Fewer Pediatric Rotavirus Cases Reported this Season
June 16, 2008 7:11 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicine: It's Time to Talk
May 18, 2008 12:13 AM Public Health Tips to Prevent Summer Swimming Illness
May 13, 2008 2:14 AM CDC Posts Updated Immunization Recommendations for People 18 Years of Age and Younger
May 12, 2008 9:14 AM May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Recognition of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Lacking in U.S.
May 11, 2008 12:06 AM Indoor Allergens Associated with Asthma: New Study
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 7, 2008 10:15 AM Allergy Management Tips for Summer Travel
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
May 1, 2008 2:46 AM Cardiologists Recommend Heart Screening for Children Taking ADHD Stimulants
April 26, 2008 1:15 AM Male Heart Disease Risk Begins in Teen Years: New Study
April 19, 2008 2:16 AM CDC: Poor Vaccine to Blame for Worst Flu Season in Three Years
April 18, 2008 5:11 AM Mumps: Childhood Disease Makes Comeback on College Campuses
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 13, 2008 2:23 AM New CPR Guidelines Include Compression-Only Instructions for Heart Attack
April 12, 2008 2:21 AM Pediatric Journal Details Medication Errors for Hospitalized Children: New Study
April 10, 2008 2:29 AM Endodontist Group Tells Kids to "Watch Your Mouth"
April 3, 2008 1:55 AM West Nile Virus Infection Tied to Serious Long-Term Health Complications
March 23, 2008 2:14 AM Most Americans Lack Critical Facts About Maintaining Eye Health: New Study
March 22, 2008 2:31 AM New Test Predicts Life-Threatening Kidney Complications in Pediatric Heart Patients
March 19, 2008 2:28 AM Interventions to Restrict Kids' Television, Computer Time Result in Weight Loss: New Study
March 5, 2008 2:30 AM Breathing Dirty Air Lowers Children's IQ Scores: New Study
March 1, 2008 1:21 AM Risky Pharmacy Practices Increase Medication Errors
February 29, 2008 3:10 AM Scientists Recommend New Hospital Policies for Pediatric Flu Vaccination
February 22, 2008 2:56 AM Unreported Mouth Burns During Tonsillectomy: New Study
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 17, 2008 2:52 AM OB-GYN Group Advises Physicians to Adopt Sleeping Guidelines of Highway Safety Organization
February 16, 2008 2:19 AM February is National Children's Dental Health Month
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
February 6, 2008 2:00 AM Thousands of Pediatric ER Visits Linked to Cough and Cold Medications Each Year: New Study
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
January 30, 2008 1:43 AM Amalgam Tooth Fillings Containing Mercury Pose No Developmental Threat to Children: New Study
January 24, 2008 1:50 AM Many Uninsured Asthmatic Children Receive No Medical Care: Physicians Concerned
January 22, 2008 12:56 AM Parenting Tips For A Healthier and Safer New Year
January 18, 2008 1:43 AM FDA Health Advisory: Don't Use ANY Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicine for Children Under 2 Years of Age
December 28, 2007 2:28 AM Does Your Child Have Upper Respiratory Symptoms? Perhaps Honey Will Help: New Study
December 27, 2007 7:50 AM Eat Your Vegetables! Importance of Early Fruit and Vegetable Exposure for Infants: New Research
December 26, 2007 8:22 AM Hib Vaccine Recalled, Shortage Looming
December 23, 2007 12:08 AM Unnecessary Caesarean Deliveries Linked to Increased Risk of Breathing Problems: New Study
December 20, 2007 12:40 AM Death Risk for Pediatric Heart Surgery Patients Lower at Experienced Hospitals: New Study
December 13, 2007 1:19 AM A Missing Protein May Contribute to Autism: New Study
December 11, 2007 2:06 AM Low Lead Levels In Blood Linked to ADHD: New Research
December 9, 2007 2:42 AM Younger Age Exposure to Peanuts for Children, Despite Recommendations: New Study
December 8, 2007 3:22 AM Pediatric Group Issues Winter Safety Tips for Kids and Parents
November 24, 2007 12:20 PM Tamiflu & Relenza: FDA Experts Recommend New Label Warnings for Children's Flu Medications
November 22, 2007 2:21 AM Nine Percent of U.S. Kids Fit ADHD Diagnosis Criteria
November 15, 2007 12:16 AM Playing Evening Video Games Impairs Memory, Sleep Patterns: New Study
November 13, 2007 1:11 AM New Parents' Guide to ADHD Presents Treatment Options Without Drug Company Bias
November 12, 2007 2:47 AM Emergency Plans for Pandemic Flu Ignore Children: New Report
November 11, 2007 2:15 AM Pleasurable First Exposure to Nicotine Predicts Addiction: New Study
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
November 2, 2007 4:24 AM U.S. Hospitals Not Working to Prevent Infections: New Study
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 28, 2007 1:04 AM Infant Television Exposure Influences Behavior: New Study
October 25, 2007 2:10 AM Adolescent Workers More Likely to Start Smoking
October 24, 2007 1:20 AM CDC Reports More U.S. Deaths From MRSA Than AIDS
October 21, 2007 2:22 AM New Ear Infection "Superbug" Resists All Pediatric Antibiotics
October 18, 2007 2:25 AM Breast-Feeding Not Associated with Cavities: New Study
October 17, 2007 1:20 PM National Study Shows Huge Problems With Children's Care
October 12, 2007 8:50 AM Pediatric Cold Remedies Removed From Market Over Safety Concerns
October 4, 2007 11:41 PM FDA to Scrutinize Children's Cold Medicine
October 3, 2007 8:20 PM Girls Are Often Neglected Victims of Concussions
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 18, 2007 3:17 AM Doctors Frequently Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids: New Study
September 10, 2007 4:51 AM Many New Mothers Unprepared for Hospital Discharge: New Study
September 8, 2007 1:59 AM Language Development DVDs Are Not Beneficial to Infants or Toddlers: New Study
September 7, 2007 1:05 AM Physicians Disregard Ear Ache Treatment Guidelines: New Study
September 6, 2007 2:12 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicing: Tips for Choosing Safer Treatments
September 5, 2007 2:46 AM Children Receive Insomnia Drugs at High Rates: New Study
September 4, 2007 2:55 AM Many Americans Taking Medications Incorrectly, or Not at All: New Study
August 31, 2007 1:55 AM FDA: Antipsychotic Drug Approved for Children, But Critics Disagree
August 30, 2007 3:35 AM Kids More Susceptible to Nicotine Addiction than Previously Understood: New Study
August 29, 2007 4:21 AM Skincare Tips for Preventing, Treating Acne
August 24, 2007 2:20 AM D.C. Students Will Be Allowed to Carry Asthma Inhalers for School Year 2007-2008
August 23, 2007 11:20 AM Back-to-School: Check Up Time for Eyes, Ears and Teeth
August 21, 2007 3:42 AM Oral Health Improving for Most, Though Worsening Among Toddlers
August 17, 2007 3:55 PM Back-to-School: Immunization Requirements
August 16, 2007 4:14 AM Back-to-School: Addressing Bullying in Schools -- New Research and Tips
August 14, 2007 3:17 PM Mattel, Inc. Expands Toy Recall Over Lead Paint, Magnet Concerns
August 13, 2007 9:50 AM Infants Taking Antibiotics Face Greater Risk of Asthma: New Study
August 11, 2007 2:53 AM Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Increases Birth Defect Risk: New Study
August 10, 2007 4:19 AM Prescription Drug Use Among Teens Rising: New Study
August 1, 2007 8:25 AM Riverside Psychiatric Hospital Faces Weekly Inspections Following Reports of Abuse
August 1, 2007 3:00 AM Some Medications Increase the Risk of Heat Illness
July 14, 2007 10:53 AM Antibiotics Ineffective, Problematic in Kids with Urinary Tract Infections: New Study
July 7, 2007 8:48 AM Petting Zoos Associated With Infectious Disease Outbreaks
July 6, 2007 10:04 AM Summer Sun Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines
June 24, 2007 11:20 AM Pediatricians Lack Certification, Training: Recent Study
June 17, 2007 1:21 PM Dangerous "Heelys" and "Street Gliders": Physicians Groups Report Increased Injuries to Children
May 30, 2007 11:58 AM Similac Special Care Premature Infant Formula Recall: Insufficient Iron Contents
May 20, 2007 5:35 AM Pediatric Study: 80% of Hospitalized Children Receive Medications Approved Only for Adults
March 18, 2007 4:02 PM Chest Compressions Without Mouth-To-Mouth Better For Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
February 19, 2007 5:19 PM Winter Colds and Over-Wrapping Raise The Risk Of SIDS
December 26, 2006 5:34 PM Exemptions Rise, Whooping Cough Spreads
December 19, 2006 9:58 PM Institute for Healthcare Improvement Issues Guidelines To Prevent Five Million Injuries in Hospitals
December 16, 2006 2:42 PM Child Suffers Permanent Brain Damage After Surgery: Hospital Admits Errors
December 3, 2006 12:56 PM Pregnant Women With Placental Infection Have Doubled Risk Of Recurrence
November 30, 2006 4:13 PM Magnetic Toys Need Effective Warning Labels
November 22, 2006 8:58 AM Doctors' Group Recommends Against Pediatric Cold Medicine
November 13, 2006 10:17 AM Mumps Outbreak
November 11, 2006 3:39 PM Influenza Vaccine: For your baby?
October 16, 2006 5:15 PM Pediatric ER Services Recommended
September 20, 2006 12:58 PM FDA Recall: Triaminic Vapor Patch Possibly Dangerous for Children
August 9, 2006 9:11 PM ACOG Position on First-Trimester Screening Methods
August 7, 2006 7:53 PM Guidelines Updated for Mumps Immunization
July 30, 2006 11:48 AM Maryland Updates Immunization Requirements for 2006-2007 School Year
July 27, 2006 9:32 AM Doctors Frequently Miss Flu Diagnosis in Young Children
July 15, 2006 11:04 PM The Future of Emergency Care: Key Findings and Recommendations
July 11, 2006 2:10 PM First West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Fairfax County: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
June 29, 2006 4:32 PM Fireworks Safety Guidelines
May 26, 2006 9:56 AM 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
May 5, 2006 9:56 PM Safety at Petting Zoos: Avoiding E. coli Infections
April 25, 2006 6:04 PM Could Your Child Have a Pervasive Developmental Disorder?
April 8, 2006 5:33 PM Internal Documents Reveal Deception by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Regarding the Role of Vaccines in Autism
February 23, 2006 2:11 PM Recall of Gentlease Baby Formula - Found to Contain Metal Particles
February 6, 2006 9:08 PM Infant Teether Recall
January 24, 2006 3:31 PM Foodborne Illness: Prevention through Education
January 21, 2006 5:32 PM Healthy Children Among Seasonal Flu Deaths
December 16, 2005 9:22 PM Pemoline Withdrawn as Approved Drug for ADHD

Product Liability

April 16, 2013 9:05 AM Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
March 21, 2013 9:23 AM Another Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Products
March 8, 2013 10:55 AM Controversy Continues Regarding Compounding Pharmacy Regulation
March 4, 2013 10:58 AM FDA Recall: DePuy Orthopaedics Class I Recall for LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve
February 22, 2013 8:19 AM Should Compounding Pharmacies Be Required to Follow FDA Safety Regulations?
February 15, 2013 9:08 AM Why Are Compounding Pharmacies So Dangerous?
November 5, 2012 2:36 PM Anticlotting Drug Pradaxa Allegedly Causing Deaths
November 5, 2012 2:30 PM Merck to Settle Rofecoxib Class-Action Suit
October 17, 2012 12:37 PM A Family Impacted by Compounding Pharmacy's Tainted Medications Seeks to Transfer all Related Cases to A Minnesota Court
October 16, 2012 2:46 AM Doctor Contends 15 Dead in NECC Medication Contamination was Preventible and Predictable
July 11, 2012 5:30 PM So You Think Your Medical Device Was Safety Tested? Think Again.
July 11, 2012 8:09 AM Sedona Labs Recalls iFlora Children's Supplements
July 11, 2012 8:01 AM Stryker Recalls Modular Neck-Stem Devices Attaching to Artificial Hips
July 11, 2012 7:48 AM Article Suggests Merck Hid Evidence of Vioxx's Harmful Effects
December 14, 2011 9:23 AM Some NSAIDS May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
August 30, 2011 8:04 AM Hip Replacement: Safety Problems and Questions Continue
June 1, 2011 8:30 AM Experts Say Cell Phones Are "Possibly Carcinogenic"
June 1, 2011 8:20 AM Pfizer Under-Reported Side Effects of Smoking-Cessation Drug, Says Report
November 17, 2010 7:59 AM FDA Issues New Guidelines for CT Scanning
November 8, 2010 4:48 PM Litigation Over DePuy Hip Replacements Rising
October 26, 2010 7:50 AM Candy and Candy-like Tablet Recalled
September 9, 2010 7:38 AM Sulindac Caused Blindness, Scarring
August 16, 2010 8:28 AM AstraZeneca Pays $198Mill To Settle 17,500 Lawsuits
August 14, 2010 7:57 AM Dietary Supplements Have Unsafe Ingredients, Says Consumer Reports
August 13, 2010 7:52 AM FDA Wants Tougher Medical Device Regulation
August 12, 2010 7:26 AM Senate Bill Introduced To Increase FDA Safety Oversight
August 11, 2010 9:01 AM AstraZeneca To Pay $55Mill To Resolve Seroquel Lawsuits
August 9, 2010 8:00 AM Are Drug Studies Reliable or Tainted?
August 1, 2010 7:30 AM Exposure To Evamist Dangerous For Children And Pets
August 1, 2010 5:23 AM Glaxo to Pay $1 Billion to Children with Birth Defects from Mothers who took Paxil
July 31, 2010 6:13 PM Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) Can Cause Serious Harm
July 29, 2010 7:00 PM Whistleblower Suits Likely To Increase Given Healthcare Reform
July 29, 2010 7:35 AM Families of Nearly 3,500 Deceased Vioxx Users Receive Payments From Merck
July 27, 2010 7:02 PM Zinc nasal gels could cause some patients to lose sense of smell.
July 22, 2010 9:10 AM FDA to Conduct Formal Safety Review of ARBs
July 19, 2010 9:00 AM FDA Panel Votes To Keep Avandia On Market With More Restrictions
July 19, 2010 8:24 AM Tech at VA Dental Center in St. Louis warned officials about poor sterilization
July 18, 2010 10:03 AM Elan agrees to settle Zonegran probe for $203.5 Million
July 17, 2010 4:17 PM Should Avandia Stay On The Market?
July 16, 2010 1:57 PM New Law Would Empower FDA To Recall Dangerous Drugs
July 15, 2010 4:32 PM New Evidence that Avandia Manufacturer Hid Test Results
July 9, 2010 8:00 AM Medical Errors Cause More Deaths In DC Than Car Accidents
July 8, 2010 3:10 PM FDA WARNING: QUE SHE WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT CONTAINS DRUGS
July 8, 2010 12:39 PM Should Patients Seek Alternatives To Avandia?
July 8, 2010 12:25 PM FDA Claims Cornerstone Withheld Risks of Asthma Drug
June 23, 2010 7:37 AM FDA Unaware of Companies' Foreign Drug Trials
June 22, 2010 12:10 PM Pfizer Withdraws Mylotarg From US Market
June 22, 2010 10:38 AM FDA Warning: Counterfeit Tamiflu
June 10, 2010 8:25 AM FDA Warns Pfizer on failure to report drug complaints.
May 26, 2010 7:55 AM Proton Pump Inhibitors Can Cause Bone Fractures
May 10, 2010 1:30 PM Battery, Software Errors Lead to Recall of Infusion Pumps
April 22, 2010 8:03 AM Sedative Vials Too Large, Doctor Testifies
April 21, 2010 5:05 PM FDA Warns Pfizer About Insufficient Oversight During Clinical Trial Involving Children
April 13, 2010 10:37 AM Antidepressants May Similarly Affect Suicide Risk In Children, Adolescents
April 2, 2010 7:31 AM Stalevo May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Says FDA
March 19, 2010 8:49 AM "Experts" Supporting Avandia Drug Had Financial Ties To Drugmaker
March 17, 2010 3:42 PM Drug Company Alpharma Pays $42.5Mill To Settle Suit Alleging Misrepresentation
March 17, 2010 3:40 PM FDA Forces Drugmakers to Stop Selling Unapproved Nitrogylcerin Tablets
March 16, 2010 10:35 AM Similar Drug Names and Bottles Cause Major Mistakes
March 3, 2010 9:26 AM Class I Recall of Baxter In-Home Dialysis Device Announced
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 26, 2010 9:11 AM KV Pharmaceutical reaches $27 million settlement with Justice Department
February 22, 2010 6:09 PM Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks, Death Per Senate Report
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 9, 2010 9:33 AM FDA WARNING: NZU, A MORNING SICKENESS "REMEDY" MAY CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD/ARSENIC
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 10, 2009 3:10 PM WARNING LABELS FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS MAY BE STRENGTHENED
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 9:49 PM Alka-Seltzer Cold Capsules Recalled
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 8, 2009 9:39 AM Reputable Consumer Group Petitions For Ban of Drug Meridia
December 7, 2009 11:34 PM FDA Warning: Excessive Radiation from CT Brain Perfusion Scans
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
September 23, 2009 9:03 AM Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Linked to Lethal Brain Inflammation
September 21, 2009 2:43 PM Drugmaker Hid Dangers of Drug from Public to Pad Profits
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
September 17, 2009 8:49 AM American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice
September 16, 2009 10:08 AM Pfizer Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Illegally Promoting Pain Killer
July 16, 2009 4:54 PM Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:54 PM FDA Warning: Don't Purchase or Use New Whey Liquid Products or Hardcore Energize Bullet
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 19, 2009 3:05 PM Medical Device Oversight Required
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 9, 2009 8:26 AM Dirty Syringes From Plant Kill and Injure: FDA Could Have Intervened
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
June 2, 2009 4:33 AM Antidepressants May Cause Breast Cancer
June 1, 2009 2:13 PM Congress To Question VA Hospital Regarding Exposure to HIV
May 22, 2009 5:24 AM Maryland Rejects Link Between Vaccinations and Autism
May 17, 2009 10:15 AM Former Surgeon at VA Hospital May Have Falsified Study Data
May 16, 2009 7:56 AM Taxotere Promotional Materials Misleading
May 14, 2009 6:34 AM Tarceva Warnings Added
May 13, 2009 2:50 AM FDA Recalls Biosite'sTriage Cardiac Panel
May 12, 2009 6:51 AM Tainted Equipment at VA Hospitals Cause HIV Infections
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 6, 2009 2:55 AM Weight-Loss Products Spiked With Illegal Drugs
May 5, 2009 7:41 AM Beware of Fraudulent Swine Flu Products
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 4, 2009 1:20 AM Health Care Delayed in Ailing Economy
May 3, 2009 4:49 AM Hospital Devices Infected by "Conficker" Worm Virus
May 1, 2009 2:12 PM Stalled Suits Against Drug Companies Now Proceeding
April 26, 2009 4:57 AM Crib Safety: Changes in Store for Parents
April 24, 2009 7:54 AM Botox Uses Increase
April 23, 2009 6:21 AM Epilepsy Drug May Harm Unborn Children
April 23, 2009 5:48 AM FDA Approval of Seroquel
April 22, 2009 6:44 AM Is the FDA ignoring realities of Internet marketing?
March 12, 2009 10:04 AM FDA Warning: Class 1 Recall of Electronic Infusion Pumps Used for Medications and Fluids
March 5, 2009 3:50 PM Supreme Court Ruling in Wyeth v. Levine: Victory for Justice
August 12, 2008 5:50 AM Sound-Alike Drug Names Increase the Risk of Medication Errors
May 17, 2008 2:41 AM Heart Surgery Drug Trasylol Confirmed Deadly
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
March 15, 2008 1:10 AM Crowns and Other Dental Fixtures Produced Abroad May Contain Lead
March 11, 2008 2:31 AM Baxter Healthcare Corp. Recalls All Remaining Heparin Vials and Hep-Lock Products
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
January 28, 2008 1:51 AM Surgical Site Infections Common Following Breast Reconstruction Surgery: New Study
December 11, 2007 2:06 AM Low Lead Levels In Blood Linked to ADHD: New Research
November 27, 2007 11:05 AM Cardiologists Concerned Over Unexplained Two-Year Delay in Drug Study Results
November 19, 2007 10:13 AM FDA Seizes Cosmetic Eye Product Over Eye Injury Concerns
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
August 14, 2007 3:17 PM Mattel, Inc. Expands Toy Recall Over Lead Paint, Magnet Concerns
August 11, 2007 1:21 AM Some Red Yeast Rice Products Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs: FDA Warning
August 7, 2007 4:17 AM Federal Jury Awards $5.5 Million in Damages in Duragesic Patch Case
August 5, 2007 2:35 AM Supreme Court to Hear Major Medical Device Liability Case
August 2, 2007 9:40 PM Toy Recall Alert: Fisher-Price, Mattel Issue Toy Recall Over Lead Paint Concerns
July 10, 2007 4:16 PM Davol, Inc. Warned By FDA Over Defective Kugel Hernia Patches
June 25, 2007 8:22 PM Fake "Colgate" Toothpaste Recalled
May 30, 2007 9:55 AM Contact Lens Solution Recall: Serious Eye Infection Risk
January 1, 2007 5:18 PM FDA WARNING: Counterfeit Drugs Enter the Supply Chain
December 25, 2006 1:54 PM Defective Drugs: Major Victory for Consumers---Court rejects federal preemption
November 30, 2006 4:13 PM Magnetic Toys Need Effective Warning Labels
November 29, 2006 2:27 PM FDA Approves Marketing of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
November 10, 2006 8:22 AM Recall of 500 mg Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Caplets: Metal Fragments Found in Caplets
November 1, 2006 1:26 PM Use of Stents to Prevent Stroke Questioned
October 18, 2006 3:40 PM Spinach Update: Lab Links E. coli to Infant's Death
October 7, 2006 12:15 PM Guidant Settlement In Defibrillator Fraud Suit
August 25, 2006 11:09 AM Patients Not Informed When Hospitals Reuse Single Use Medical Devices
April 11, 2006 1:46 PM Deaths Following Medical Abortion: April 10, 2006 Update
April 8, 2006 5:33 PM Internal Documents Reveal Deception by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Regarding the Role of Vaccines in Autism
April 5, 2006 3:30 PM Recall of ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex Infusion Sets
April 4, 2006 4:14 PM Public Health Advisory: Telithromycin and Liver Toxicity
April 2, 2006 10:23 PM Ambien: Doctors and Patients Alerted
March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Deaths Following Administration of Medical Abortion
March 28, 2006 11:57 PM Steroid Warning: Dietary Supplements
February 23, 2006 2:11 PM Recall of Gentlease Baby Formula - Found to Contain Metal Particles
February 16, 2006 12:11 PM Pregnancy and Paxil: Not in the First Trimester
February 7, 2006 8:44 PM Warning: Miracle II Neutralizer and Neutralizer Gel Products
February 7, 2006 8:38 PM Space Heater Recall
February 6, 2006 10:20 PM Drug Safety News
February 6, 2006 9:45 PM Medical Device Maker Forced to Settle Antitrust Lawsuit
February 6, 2006 9:08 PM Infant Teether Recall
February 3, 2006 8:49 PM U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
December 16, 2005 9:22 PM Pemoline Withdrawn as Approved Drug for ADHD
December 14, 2005 8:18 PM Landmark Study to Evaluate Drug Safety
December 13, 2005 10:41 PM MedWatch: FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
November 23, 2005 4:20 PM Recalls of Medication Infusion Pumps
November 14, 2005 9:15 PM Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Found Dangerous

Public Health

March 21, 2013 9:23 AM Another Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Products
March 8, 2013 10:55 AM Controversy Continues Regarding Compounding Pharmacy Regulation
March 4, 2013 10:58 AM FDA Recall: DePuy Orthopaedics Class I Recall for LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve
February 22, 2013 8:19 AM Should Compounding Pharmacies Be Required to Follow FDA Safety Regulations?
November 5, 2012 2:36 PM Anticlotting Drug Pradaxa Allegedly Causing Deaths
November 5, 2012 2:30 PM Merck to Settle Rofecoxib Class-Action Suit
October 17, 2012 12:37 PM A Family Impacted by Compounding Pharmacy's Tainted Medications Seeks to Transfer all Related Cases to A Minnesota Court
October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
October 16, 2012 2:46 AM Doctor Contends 15 Dead in NECC Medication Contamination was Preventible and Predictable
July 11, 2012 5:30 PM So You Think Your Medical Device Was Safety Tested? Think Again.
July 11, 2012 8:09 AM Sedona Labs Recalls iFlora Children's Supplements
July 11, 2012 8:05 AM Rogue Doctors Go Undisciplined By States
July 11, 2012 8:01 AM Stryker Recalls Modular Neck-Stem Devices Attaching to Artificial Hips
July 11, 2012 7:11 AM How Important Is Physician Honesty to You, the Patient?
June 7, 2012 9:25 AM Adverse Event Report: Why It Matters to Patients
February 24, 2012 8:53 AM Dirty Surgical Instruments Compromise Patient Safety
December 14, 2011 9:23 AM Some NSAIDS May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
December 7, 2011 5:09 PM Dentist Tries to Quash Bad Patient Reviews
October 27, 2011 12:03 PM Breast Cancer Awareness and Mammography Importance
August 30, 2011 8:04 AM Hip Replacement: Safety Problems and Questions Continue
June 1, 2011 8:30 AM Experts Say Cell Phones Are "Possibly Carcinogenic"
June 1, 2011 8:20 AM Pfizer Under-Reported Side Effects of Smoking-Cessation Drug, Says Report
May 23, 2011 12:42 PM Quest Diagnostics To Pay California $241 Million to Settle Claims
May 20, 2011 9:43 AM Study Shows Poor Infection Control in Nursing Homes Linked to Lower Staffing Levels
May 16, 2011 8:35 AM 100,000 Lives Lost Each Year Due to Dirty Hospitals and Nursing Homes
May 13, 2011 1:08 PM MSRA Bacteria Found in Meat Samples In Detroit
April 28, 2011 7:35 AM Medical Malpractice "Reform" Increases US Deficit
April 1, 2011 7:34 AM CMS Reports On Prevelance Of Medical Errors
March 16, 2011 10:50 AM Malpractice Cap Rejected As Senseless In New York
March 2, 2011 12:39 PM Tort Reform Is Civil Justice Deform
March 1, 2011 3:26 PM Measles Exposure in DC Area
January 3, 2011 9:01 AM AMA Predicts Errors With Electronic Medical Records
November 17, 2010 7:59 AM FDA Issues New Guidelines for CT Scanning
November 8, 2010 4:48 PM Litigation Over DePuy Hip Replacements Rising
November 2, 2010 8:30 AM Nurses Union States Understaffing At DC Hospital Jeopardizes Patient Care
October 27, 2010 7:39 AM Is The Chamber of Commerce Hypocritical Regarding Lawsuits?
October 26, 2010 7:50 AM Candy and Candy-like Tablet Recalled
September 9, 2010 7:38 AM Sulindac Caused Blindness, Scarring
September 2, 2010 7:58 AM Maryland Hospital Wrongly Denies Stent Problem
August 31, 2010 7:50 AM Are Doctors Ordering Risky C-Sections Too Frequently?
August 18, 2010 7:21 AM Indoor Tanning Tax in Effect on July 1, 2010
August 17, 2010 8:36 AM Hospitals Failing To Protect Patients From Drug-Induced Bacteria
August 16, 2010 8:28 AM AstraZeneca Pays $198Mill To Settle 17,500 Lawsuits
August 15, 2010 8:44 AM Protect Yourself From Lab Errors
August 14, 2010 7:57 AM Dietary Supplements Have Unsafe Ingredients, Says Consumer Reports
August 13, 2010 7:52 AM FDA Wants Tougher Medical Device Regulation
August 12, 2010 7:26 AM Senate Bill Introduced To Increase FDA Safety Oversight
August 11, 2010 9:01 AM AstraZeneca To Pay $55Mill To Resolve Seroquel Lawsuits
August 9, 2010 8:00 AM Are Drug Studies Reliable or Tainted?
August 5, 2010 7:12 AM More Hospitals Found To Overdose Patients With Brain Scan Radiation
August 4, 2010 7:00 AM Studies Prove Poor Supervision of Resident Doctors Leads To Medical Errors
August 3, 2010 6:35 AM Lab Errors May Lead to Tragic Consequences
August 2, 2010 5:57 PM IMA INC To Pay $1.25 Mill Due To Medical Privacy Rights Violations
August 2, 2010 7:27 AM Radiation Overdoses More Common, Dangerous Than Previously Believed
August 1, 2010 7:30 AM Exposure To Evamist Dangerous For Children And Pets
August 1, 2010 5:23 AM Glaxo to Pay $1 Billion to Children with Birth Defects from Mothers who took Paxil
July 31, 2010 6:13 PM Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) Can Cause Serious Harm
July 30, 2010 5:15 PM St. Louis Hospital Investigated For Safety Lapses
July 30, 2010 5:06 PM D.C. purchases United Medical Center
July 29, 2010 7:00 PM Whistleblower Suits Likely To Increase Given Healthcare Reform
July 29, 2010 7:35 AM Families of Nearly 3,500 Deceased Vioxx Users Receive Payments From Merck
July 28, 2010 7:00 AM Are Hospitals Safe?
July 28, 2010 6:11 AM Surgeon Sues to Silence Patient
July 27, 2010 7:02 PM Zinc nasal gels could cause some patients to lose sense of smell.
July 27, 2010 4:00 PM Attorney says civil remedies drive product safety improvements.
July 27, 2010 10:55 AM AAJ Fights Back Against Chamber's Mission to Limit Access To Justice
July 22, 2010 9:10 AM FDA to Conduct Formal Safety Review of ARBs
July 21, 2010 9:06 AM Medical Errors More Deadly Than Car and Truck Acidents Combined
July 20, 2010 9:00 AM Criminal Nurses Working At Your Hospitals?
July 20, 2010 8:00 AM 5 simple steps hospitals could, but often do not, use to prevent bloodstream infections
July 19, 2010 9:00 AM FDA Panel Votes To Keep Avandia On Market With More Restrictions
July 19, 2010 8:24 AM Tech at VA Dental Center in St. Louis warned officials about poor sterilization
July 18, 2010 10:03 AM Elan agrees to settle Zonegran probe for $203.5 Million
July 18, 2010 9:57 AM Gaps in Nursing Databases May Result Unsafe Nurses Being Hired in Other States
July 17, 2010 4:17 PM Should Avandia Stay On The Market?
July 17, 2010 3:51 PM Washington Hospital Center Makes House Calls to Area Residents in Need
July 16, 2010 1:57 PM New Law Would Empower FDA To Recall Dangerous Drugs
July 15, 2010 4:32 PM New Evidence that Avandia Manufacturer Hid Test Results
July 14, 2010 8:26 AM New Health Care Law: Consumers Winners, Hospitals Possible Losers
July 13, 2010 9:01 AM Advice to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
July 11, 2010 3:57 PM FDA WARNING: Qualaquin unapproved for use for night leg cramps due to serious side effects
July 9, 2010 8:00 AM Medical Errors Cause More Deaths In DC Than Car Accidents
July 8, 2010 3:10 PM FDA WARNING: QUE SHE WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT CONTAINS DRUGS
July 8, 2010 12:39 PM Should Patients Seek Alternatives To Avandia?
July 8, 2010 12:25 PM FDA Claims Cornerstone Withheld Risks of Asthma Drug
July 8, 2010 10:57 AM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
July 7, 2010 9:30 AM Washington State Supreme Court Rejects Patient Pre-Filing Requirement
July 6, 2010 11:23 AM DC Creating Non-Profit to Take Over SE Hospital
July 5, 2010 10:26 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Medical Errors
July 2, 2010 5:46 PM UMich first to reject drug companies' funding for continuing medical education
June 25, 2010 6:36 AM National HIV Testing Day - June 27th
June 23, 2010 7:37 AM FDA Unaware of Companies' Foreign Drug Trials
June 22, 2010 12:10 PM Pfizer Withdraws Mylotarg From US Market
May 26, 2010 7:55 AM Proton Pump Inhibitors Can Cause Bone Fractures
May 21, 2010 8:15 AM Hospitals Fail to Discipline, Report Problem Doctors
May 10, 2010 1:30 PM Battery, Software Errors Lead to Recall of Infusion Pumps
April 28, 2010 9:39 AM Nurse Interruptions, Distractions Lead To Medical Errors
April 23, 2010 7:52 AM Maryland's Highest Court to Determine Constitutionality of Cap on Damages Awards
April 22, 2010 8:03 AM Sedative Vials Too Large, Doctor Testifies
April 21, 2010 5:05 PM FDA Warns Pfizer About Insufficient Oversight During Clinical Trial Involving Children
April 14, 2010 5:22 PM Actor Quaid Is Advocate For Hospital Safety
April 13, 2010 10:37 AM Antidepressants May Similarly Affect Suicide Risk In Children, Adolescents
April 9, 2010 7:56 AM Complex Operations for Spinal Stenosis Patients in Medicare Population Increases at Alarming Rate
April 2, 2010 7:31 AM Stalevo May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Says FDA
March 23, 2010 7:30 AM Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down Damages Cap in Medical Malpractice Cases
March 22, 2010 11:42 AM There Are Various Types of Cerebral Palsy
March 22, 2010 7:46 AM House Passes Healthcare Reform Measure
March 19, 2010 8:49 AM "Experts" Supporting Avandia Drug Had Financial Ties To Drugmaker
March 18, 2010 10:12 AM Stop C. Difficile: Education and Hand Washing Saves Lives
March 17, 2010 3:42 PM Drug Company Alpharma Pays $42.5Mill To Settle Suit Alleging Misrepresentation
March 17, 2010 3:40 PM FDA Forces Drugmakers to Stop Selling Unapproved Nitrogylcerin Tablets
March 17, 2010 3:11 PM What Crisis? 2010 Maryland Med Mal Carrier Reduces Premiums 31%
March 16, 2010 10:35 AM Similar Drug Names and Bottles Cause Major Mistakes
March 16, 2010 9:37 AM Got Sunshine? A National Campaign for Open Government
March 16, 2010 7:37 AM Hospitals Need To Better Monitor Staff Errors
March 15, 2010 12:09 PM Just Like We Learned in Kindergarten: Tell the Truth and Accept Responsibility
March 3, 2010 9:26 AM Class I Recall of Baxter In-Home Dialysis Device Announced
March 1, 2010 10:31 AM Tort Reform Is Really Tort Deform
February 27, 2010 8:52 AM Medical Malpractice and the Healthcare Debate
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 26, 2010 9:11 AM KV Pharmaceutical reaches $27 million settlement with Justice Department
February 22, 2010 6:09 PM Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks, Death Per Senate Report
February 22, 2010 2:58 PM New Wand Detects Surgical Instruments Left In Patients
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
January 9, 2010 9:33 AM FDA WARNING: NZU, A MORNING SICKENESS "REMEDY" MAY CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD/ARSENIC
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 15, 2009 11:17 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by Improper Care Before, During and After Childbirth
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 14, 2009 10:29 AM Stop Hurting Patients and There Will Be No Lawsuits
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 12, 2009 8:56 AM 98,000 Preventable Patient Deaths: 9 Patient Safety Solutions
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 5:45 PM Wash Your Hands and Save A Patient's Life
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 10, 2009 3:10 PM WARNING LABELS FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS MAY BE STRENGTHENED
December 10, 2009 1:45 PM FDA UPDATE: EXCESS RADIATION TO PATIENTS FROM CT SCANNERS
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 2:55 PM Tort Reform: Per CBO Will Not Significantly Decrease Costs of Healthcare
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 9:49 PM Alka-Seltzer Cold Capsules Recalled
December 8, 2009 8:15 PM Hospital Safety: Where Can You Report Your Concerns?
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 8, 2009 9:39 AM Reputable Consumer Group Petitions For Ban of Drug Meridia
November 18, 2009 2:58 PM Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate
November 16, 2009 5:59 PM Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
September 23, 2009 9:03 AM Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Linked to Lethal Brain Inflammation
September 21, 2009 2:43 PM Drugmaker Hid Dangers of Drug from Public to Pad Profits
September 18, 2009 8:42 AM Medical Malpractice Victims' Right to Sue in Court Only Nominally Impacts Overall Healthcare Costs
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
September 17, 2009 8:49 AM American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice
September 16, 2009 10:08 AM Pfizer Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Illegally Promoting Pain Killer
September 16, 2009 9:48 AM Georgia's Medical Malpractice Cap Law is Unconstitutional
September 11, 2009 1:56 PM Caps on Malpractice Awards Not the Answer to Healthcare Crisis
July 16, 2009 4:54 PM Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:54 PM FDA Warning: Don't Purchase or Use New Whey Liquid Products or Hardcore Energize Bullet
July 8, 2009 5:17 PM Surgery Technician Exposes Thousands of Patients to Hep-C
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 12, 2009 4:33 AM More Hospital Infections Caused by Short-Sighted Budget Cuts
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 11, 2009 1:05 PM Swine Flu Threat Level: WHO Raises Alert to Phase Six
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:09 AM Federal Government Data Shows No Crisis in Medical Malpractice Claims In New York
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 9, 2009 8:26 AM Dirty Syringes From Plant Kill and Injure: FDA Could Have Intervened
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 6, 2009 6:36 AM Detached Retina May Be Medical Emergency
June 5, 2009 5:40 AM Study: Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) Infections Continue to Rise
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
June 2, 2009 4:33 AM Antidepressants May Cause Breast Cancer
June 1, 2009 2:13 PM Congress To Question VA Hospital Regarding Exposure to HIV
June 1, 2009 10:14 AM Hip Injuries Affecting More Athletes
May 30, 2009 6:04 AM Are Results of Academic Medical Center Reasearch Hyped?
May 29, 2009 11:14 AM Colorectal Cancers Run in Families
May 28, 2009 12:18 PM Steroid Injections for Back Pain
May 22, 2009 9:36 AM Tips for recent college graduates regarding health insurance
May 22, 2009 5:24 AM Maryland Rejects Link Between Vaccinations and Autism
May 21, 2009 5:14 AM Small Gifts from Drug Companies Found to Influence Doctors
May 18, 2009 5:11 AM Summer and Skin Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection Are Key
May 18, 2009 4:00 AM New Test Provides Rapid Group B Strep Results
May 17, 2009 10:15 AM Former Surgeon at VA Hospital May Have Falsified Study Data
May 17, 2009 2:08 AM Tips for getting insurance to cover pre-existing condition
May 16, 2009 7:56 AM Taxotere Promotional Materials Misleading
May 15, 2009 4:11 AM New Methods of Preventing and Treating Blindness
May 15, 2009 3:52 AM ACLU sues over patents on breast cancer genes
May 14, 2009 5:11 AM Proper Treatment of Stroke Essential
May 14, 2009 3:32 AM Top 5 Cholesterol Myths
May 13, 2009 2:58 AM Sports Concussion Injuries Linked to Early Return
May 13, 2009 2:50 AM FDA Recalls Biosite'sTriage Cardiac Panel
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 9, 2009 8:01 AM Quinn Bradley's Book Raises VCFS Awareness
May 9, 2009 7:11 AM Vacine Refusal Linked to Measels Increase
May 8, 2009 4:53 PM Caregivers and Swine Flu
May 7, 2009 5:45 AM Connecticut House Votes to Ban "Keepsake" Ultrasounds
May 6, 2009 2:55 AM Weight-Loss Products Spiked With Illegal Drugs
May 5, 2009 7:59 AM Study Reveals Link Between Depression and Heart Disease in Women
May 5, 2009 7:41 AM Beware of Fraudulent Swine Flu Products
May 5, 2009 5:59 AM Swine Flu Pales Compared to Deadly U.S. Hospital Acquired Infection Rates
May 4, 2009 7:13 AM Complications from Obesity Surgery Decline
May 4, 2009 6:30 AM Genes and Autism May Be Linked
May 4, 2009 3:46 AM Massage and Accupuncture Relieve Pain after Cancer Surgery
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 4, 2009 1:20 AM Health Care Delayed in Ailing Economy
May 3, 2009 4:49 AM Hospital Devices Infected by "Conficker" Worm Virus
May 3, 2009 4:02 AM Cancer Society Approves Virtual Colonoscopy
May 3, 2009 3:52 AM Asthma in Pregnancy
May 2, 2009 1:48 PM Fitness Advice for Arthritis Sufferers
May 2, 2009 12:15 PM AP Study: Consumer Drinking Water Flooded with Phamceuticals
May 1, 2009 2:14 PM Doctors Continue to Swarm to DC, Md, and Va
April 30, 2009 4:10 PM Obama Administration Agent Suspected of Having Swine Flu
April 30, 2009 10:15 AM New Guidelines on Prostate Cancer Screening
April 30, 2009 10:07 AM Recent Survey Finds Economic Downturn Taking Toll On Patients And Communities
April 29, 2009 4:55 PM Swine Flu Affects Maryland Residents
April 29, 2009 7:33 AM Institute of Medicine Calls for Steps to Limit Conflicts of Interest Among Physicians
April 29, 2009 7:25 AM Swine Flu Raising More Questions Than Answers While the U.S. Sees Its First Fatality
April 28, 2009 10:06 AM PCB's Alter Neonatal Brain
April 28, 2009 9:45 AM Christopher and Dana Reeves Paralysis Act
April 28, 2009 9:21 AM FDA Meets To Discuss Device Approval
April 27, 2009 5:45 PM World Health Organization Raises Swine Flu Pandemic Alert to Phase 4
April 27, 2009 5:08 PM CDC Provides Swine Flu Questions and Answers
April 27, 2009 9:22 AM Increase in Hospital Acquired Infections
April 27, 2009 9:19 AM Pediatric Gastroenteritis: New Guidelines to Facilitate Effective Management
April 27, 2009 7:12 AM Early Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer Critical
April 26, 2009 6:20 AM Stem Cell Researchers Energized by President
April 26, 2009 4:57 AM Crib Safety: Changes in Store for Parents
April 25, 2009 4:16 AM Recent Studies Show That Peanut Allergies Can Be Treated
April 24, 2009 7:54 AM Botox Uses Increase
April 24, 2009 7:50 AM A Short History of Mice and Medicine
April 23, 2009 6:21 AM Epilepsy Drug May Harm Unborn Children
April 23, 2009 5:48 AM FDA Approval of Seroquel
April 23, 2009 5:08 AM Public Citizen Releases Annual Ranking of State Medical Boards
April 22, 2009 12:30 PM Earth Day 2009
April 22, 2009 7:59 AM Fatty Liver Disease Caused by Inactivity
April 22, 2009 6:44 AM Is the FDA ignoring realities of Internet marketing?
April 21, 2009 4:07 AM April: National Autism Awareness Month
March 26, 2009 10:02 AM Caution: Is that online quiz really as private as you believe?
October 21, 2008 6:07 AM Government Study Recommends Flu Shots for 85% of The Population
October 13, 2008 12:02 PM FDA Warns Websites: Cease Sales of Fraudulent Cancer Remedies
October 7, 2008 3:16 AM Preventable Medical Errors: Neither Insurance Nor Patients Should Pay
August 6, 2008 3:53 AM Back-to-School Safety: Make Certain Your Children Are Fully Vaccinated
July 9, 2008 7:15 AM Update: Salmonella Investigation Adds Jalapenos, Salsa Fixings
July 2, 2008 9:38 AM Fewer Pediatric Rotavirus Cases Reported this Season
June 28, 2008 1:32 AM Few Physicians Adopt Electronic Medical Record Technology: New Study
June 24, 2008 2:36 AM Darvon and Darvocet: Too Risky to Prescribe?
June 21, 2008 2:58 AM FDA Takes Action to Eliminate Sham Cancer "Cures"
June 18, 2008 2:47 AM Mammogram Accuracy Varies by Facility: New Study
June 17, 2008 6:57 AM Type 2 Diabetes: What Can You Do to Delay or Prevent It?
June 16, 2008 7:11 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicine: It's Time to Talk
June 2, 2008 5:30 AM Bacterial Infections May Contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
May 22, 2008 9:20 AM CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Most Adults Over 60 Years of Age
May 21, 2008 8:15 AM Women: Stop Smoking! Significant Health Risks Decrease Relatively Soon: New Study
May 18, 2008 12:13 AM Public Health Tips to Prevent Summer Swimming Illness
May 13, 2008 2:14 AM CDC Posts Updated Immunization Recommendations for People 18 Years of Age and Younger
May 12, 2008 9:14 AM May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Recognition of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Lacking in U.S.
May 11, 2008 12:06 AM Indoor Allergens Associated with Asthma: New Study
May 10, 2008 12:35 AM Outdoor Workers Less Likely to Be Screened for Skin Cancer: New Study
May 9, 2008 2:52 AM Elderly Women: Mammography Still Beneficial
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
May 1, 2008 2:46 AM Cardiologists Recommend Heart Screening for Children Taking ADHD Stimulants
April 30, 2008 2:52 AM Rate of Potentially Deadly Infection Increases by 200% in U.S. Hospitals
April 28, 2008 2:00 AM Heart Attack Patients Fare Better During Weekday Hospital Hours: New Study
April 26, 2008 1:15 AM Male Heart Disease Risk Begins in Teen Years: New Study
April 23, 2008 1:17 AM Head and Neck Cancers in Young Men Traced to HPV Infection
April 22, 2008 8:35 AM Nalgene Plastic Bottles Linked to Potential Health Concerns
April 21, 2008 10:56 AM Dietary Supplements Recalled: Toxic Levels of Selenium
April 19, 2008 2:16 AM CDC: Poor Vaccine to Blame for Worst Flu Season in Three Years
April 18, 2008 5:11 AM Mumps: Childhood Disease Makes Comeback on College Campuses
April 17, 2008 2:36 AM Medical Expert Criticizes FDA Over Dangerous Proposed Relaxation of Prescribing Rules
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 13, 2008 2:23 AM New CPR Guidelines Include Compression-Only Instructions for Heart Attack
April 11, 2008 2:43 AM American Academy of Dermatology Advises Americans to be Sun Smart This Spring and Summer
April 9, 2008 1:34 AM If You Must Express Yourself with Body Art, at Least Follow Safety Precautions Offered by FDA and AMA
April 7, 2008 1:30 AM How Safe Is Your Drinking Water? AP Investigation Reveals Pharmaceutical Drugs Contaminate Many Public Water Systems
April 5, 2008 1:37 AM Uncontrolled Asthma: Symptoms Frequently Continue After ER Visit
April 3, 2008 1:55 AM West Nile Virus Infection Tied to Serious Long-Term Health Complications
March 31, 2008 10:45 AM MRSA Transmission Between People and Cats? First Documented Instance Reported by NEJM.
March 27, 2008 2:41 AM Anti-Malaria Drug May Be Unsafe for U.S. Troops: New Study
March 25, 2008 2:31 AM Skin Cancer Risks Appear to Vary According to Geography: New Study
March 23, 2008 2:14 AM Most Americans Lack Critical Facts About Maintaining Eye Health: New Study
March 21, 2008 2:14 AM March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 20, 2008 1:55 AM March 13: World Kidney Day
March 19, 2008 2:28 AM Interventions to Restrict Kids' Television, Computer Time Result in Weight Loss: New Study
March 7, 2008 2:41 AM Six Reasonable Guidelines for Healthier Diets
March 5, 2008 2:30 AM Breathing Dirty Air Lowers Children's IQ Scores: New Study
March 4, 2008 1:37 AM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Possible Indicator of Long-Term Health Problems: New Study
March 3, 2008 1:14 AM Some Dietary Supplements Contain Hormonal Components that May Promote Prostate Cancer: New Study
March 1, 2008 1:21 AM Risky Pharmacy Practices Increase Medication Errors
February 29, 2008 3:10 AM Scientists Recommend New Hospital Policies for Pediatric Flu Vaccination
February 26, 2008 8:25 AM February is American Heart Month: Know the Signs, Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
February 21, 2008 2:21 AM Loud Noise Contributes To High Blood Pressure: New Study
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 16, 2008 2:19 AM February is National Children's Dental Health Month
February 4, 2008 1:29 AM Many Physicians Prescribe Inappropriate Flu Drugs: New Study
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
February 2, 2008 2:39 AM Viewing Super Bowl May Increase Heart Attack Risk: New Study
January 31, 2008 12:37 AM Support Women's Heart Disease Awareness: Wear Red on February 1
January 30, 2008 1:43 AM Amalgam Tooth Fillings Containing Mercury Pose No Developmental Threat to Children: New Study
January 27, 2008 3:01 AM Weight Loss is Associated with Heart Health, Whether You Eat Less or Exercise More: New Study
January 24, 2008 1:50 AM Many Uninsured Asthmatic Children Receive No Medical Care: Physicians Concerned
January 20, 2008 1:10 AM Non-White Patients Less Likely to Receive Strong Pain Relievers in Emergency Rooms: New Study
January 19, 2008 2:50 AM Over-The-Counter Medication Abuse Common for Adolescents: New Study
January 17, 2008 7:53 AM Pharmaceutical Companies Spend More on Advertising Than on Research and Development: New Study
January 16, 2008 8:28 AM U.S. Ranks Worst at Preventing Death From Treatable Illnesses: New Study
January 3, 2008 2:09 AM Patient Safety Tip: Cleanliness Is Best Practice for Preventing Infections in Healthcare Settings
December 29, 2007 1:36 AM Healthy Lifestyle Changes Benefit Even the Elderly: New Study
December 26, 2007 8:22 AM Hib Vaccine Recalled, Shortage Looming
December 22, 2007 2:26 AM Risk of Cardiovascular Events Greater in Winter: Tips to Be Prepared
December 18, 2007 12:01 PM Fat Around the Middle? You May Be at Higher Heart Disease Risk: New Study
December 17, 2007 2:07 AM Lyme Disease Hosting Not Limited to Mice: New Research
December 13, 2007 1:19 AM A Missing Protein May Contribute to Autism: New Study
December 12, 2007 2:41 AM Night Shift Nurses Have Poor Sleep Habits, Pose Patient Safety Risk
December 11, 2007 2:06 AM Low Lead Levels In Blood Linked to ADHD: New Research
December 9, 2007 2:42 AM Younger Age Exposure to Peanuts for Children, Despite Recommendations: New Study
December 8, 2007 3:22 AM Pediatric Group Issues Winter Safety Tips for Kids and Parents
December 4, 2007 2:51 AM Medical Schools Influence the Way Physicians Interact with Drug Companies: New Study
December 2, 2007 1:35 AM Study Links Obesity to Poor Bone Health
November 30, 2007 3:52 AM Media, Video Game Violence Poses Public Health Threat: New Study
November 29, 2007 2:02 AM Predicting Breast Cancer Risk In African American Women Improved
November 28, 2007 10:45 AM New Guidelines for COPD Management
November 27, 2007 11:05 AM Cardiologists Concerned Over Unexplained Two-Year Delay in Drug Study Results
November 22, 2007 2:21 AM Nine Percent of U.S. Kids Fit ADHD Diagnosis Criteria
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 17, 2007 12:02 AM Study Highlights the Role of Physicians in Diagnosing Domestic Violence
November 15, 2007 12:16 AM Playing Evening Video Games Impairs Memory, Sleep Patterns: New Study
November 12, 2007 2:47 AM Emergency Plans for Pandemic Flu Ignore Children: New Report
November 11, 2007 2:15 AM Pleasurable First Exposure to Nicotine Predicts Addiction: New Study
November 10, 2007 1:49 AM Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Medical Websites
November 9, 2007 3:44 AM Heart Disease Goes Undiagnosed, Untreated In the Mentally Ill
November 8, 2007 2:26 AM Even After Weight-loss Surgery, Obese Patients Face Higher Death Rate
November 4, 2007 1:28 AM New Women's Colorectal Cancer Screening Protocol Announced
November 3, 2007 12:54 AM Flu Vaccine Questions & Answers from the CDC
November 2, 2007 4:24 AM U.S. Hospitals Not Working to Prevent Infections: New Study
October 31, 2007 3:50 AM Low-Fat Diet Late in Life May Protect Against Ovarian Cancer
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 28, 2007 1:04 AM Infant Television Exposure Influences Behavior: New Study
October 27, 2007 1:50 AM Dietary Supplement Safety Tips: Natural and Herbal Labels Don't Guarantee Safety
October 26, 2007 1:07 AM Undeclared Gluten in Many Drugs Poses Dangers to Patients with Celiac Disease
October 25, 2007 2:10 AM Adolescent Workers More Likely to Start Smoking
October 24, 2007 1:20 AM CDC Reports More U.S. Deaths From MRSA Than AIDS
October 23, 2007 1:44 AM MRSA Cases Increasing, DC-Area Schools Affected
October 22, 2007 2:04 AM U.S. Women's Health Care Unsatisfactory: New Report
October 21, 2007 2:22 AM New Ear Infection "Superbug" Resists All Pediatric Antibiotics
October 20, 2007 2:59 AM New Study: Traditional Pap Test Inferior To HPV Test
October 18, 2007 2:25 AM Breast-Feeding Not Associated with Cavities: New Study
October 3, 2007 8:20 PM Girls Are Often Neglected Victims of Concussions
October 2, 2007 5:37 PM First Comprehensive Survey Of Maternal Depression
September 20, 2007 3:06 AM Experts Suggest High Physician Reimbursement Contributes to U.S. Health Care Woes
September 15, 2007 5:00 PM Blood Test May Predict Future of Diabetes: New Study
September 13, 2007 2:46 AM IUDs Safe and Effective, Even for High-Risk Candidates: New Study
September 12, 2007 2:26 AM Diabetes Supplement Found to Cause Diabetes: New Study
September 9, 2007 1:50 AM Americans Misunderstand Cancer Risk Factors: New Study
September 7, 2007 1:05 AM Physicians Disregard Ear Ache Treatment Guidelines: New Study
September 6, 2007 2:12 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicing: Tips for Choosing Safer Treatments
August 31, 2007 1:55 AM FDA: Antipsychotic Drug Approved for Children, But Critics Disagree
August 30, 2007 3:35 AM Kids More Susceptible to Nicotine Addiction than Previously Understood: New Study
August 24, 2007 2:20 AM D.C. Students Will Be Allowed to Carry Asthma Inhalers for School Year 2007-2008
August 23, 2007 2:33 PM West Nile Virus Appears in Arlington: Tips to Prevent Exposure
August 21, 2007 3:42 AM Oral Health Improving for Most, Though Worsening Among Toddlers
August 20, 2007 2:51 PM Back-to-School: Prince Georges County Students Lack Immunizations
August 18, 2007 6:00 AM Clinical Trial Results Should Be Made Public, Says Public Interest Organization
August 17, 2007 3:55 PM Back-to-School: Immunization Requirements
August 17, 2007 1:29 AM Infection Rates of Antibiotic-Related Bacteria Increase Dramatically: New Study
August 12, 2007 1:13 AM Uninsured Get Sicker While Waiting for Medicare: New Study
August 11, 2007 2:53 AM Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Increases Birth Defect Risk: New Study
August 11, 2007 1:21 AM Some Red Yeast Rice Products Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs: FDA Warning
August 10, 2007 11:29 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 4, 2007 1:38 AM Hospital Operators Fail to Recognize Stroke, Misdirect Callers: New Study
August 3, 2007 1:51 AM Whole Foods Market Recalls Chocolate Bars Over Undeclared Nuts
August 3, 2007 1:03 AM Aggressive MRSA Protocol Meets with Success in VA Hospital
August 2, 2007 9:40 PM Toy Recall Alert: Fisher-Price, Mattel Issue Toy Recall Over Lead Paint Concerns
August 2, 2007 1:46 AM Hispanic Women Unaware of Heart Disease Risk: New Study
August 1, 2007 3:00 AM Some Medications Increase the Risk of Heat Illness
August 1, 2007 2:42 AM Annual Impact of Flu on Hospitals, Economy Greater Than Thought: New Study
July 28, 2007 1:31 PM Expanded Castleberry's Recall Includes Exploding Cans of Botulism-Infected Food
July 28, 2007 5:34 AM Castleberry's Canned Foods Recalled Over Botulism Concerns
July 27, 2007 2:11 AM Potomac River Safety Advice Varies Throughout Metro Area
July 23, 2007 4:36 AM Many Doctors Don't Report Medical Errors: New Study
July 21, 2007 6:02 AM International Travel Directory Updated, Released by CDC
July 18, 2007 7:17 AM Detox Diets: Medical, Nutrition Experts Urge Caution
July 17, 2007 6:10 AM Area Lawmakers Take Action on HPV Vaccine
July 14, 2007 10:53 AM Antibiotics Ineffective, Problematic in Kids with Urinary Tract Infections: New Study
July 13, 2007 8:51 AM Reducing Risk Factors Has Cut Heart Disease: New Study
July 12, 2007 9:06 AM Safe Ways to Buy Drugs Online: FDA Tips
July 8, 2007 9:28 AM Government Ranks Nation's Hospital Outcomes: Heart Discrepancies Noted
July 7, 2007 8:48 AM Petting Zoos Associated With Infectious Disease Outbreaks
July 6, 2007 10:04 AM Summer Sun Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines
July 2, 2007 4:28 PM Life-Saving Advice for Travelers: Exercise Your Legs, Skip Sleeping Pills on Your Next Flight
July 1, 2007 6:17 AM Breast Cancer Gene Linked to Father: New Study
June 30, 2007 2:34 PM Trader Joe's Onions Recalled: Listeria Contamination
June 30, 2007 4:51 AM Beach Sand Harbors E. Coli Bacteria: New Study
June 29, 2007 1:22 PM Diabetes Health Threat: Federal Spending Report Released
June 28, 2007 11:13 AM FDA: Absent for Many Drug Committee Hearings
June 27, 2007 3:03 PM FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
June 25, 2007 8:22 PM Fake "Colgate" Toothpaste Recalled
June 25, 2007 10:53 AM Lyme Disease Precautions for Outdoor Summer Vacations
June 24, 2007 11:20 AM Pediatricians Lack Certification, Training: Recent Study
June 23, 2007 3:14 PM Organ, Tissue Harvesting Industry Safe, According to FDA Report
June 21, 2007 2:27 PM Seven Insurers Suspend Medicare Marketing Following CMS, Senate Investigation
June 14, 2007 8:23 AM West Nile Season: Control Mosquitoes to Control the Virus
June 8, 2007 7:40 PM DC Heat Advisory Guidelines
May 30, 2007 9:55 AM Contact Lens Solution Recall: Serious Eye Infection Risk
May 18, 2007 2:41 PM Heart Patients Taking Aspirin: Don't Take Ibuprofen Also
April 27, 2007 8:22 PM Study Finds That Hospital Efforts To Reduce Costs Put Patients At Risk Of Adverse Events
April 17, 2007 8:31 AM No Epidemic of Malpractice Claims
March 18, 2007 4:02 PM Chest Compressions Without Mouth-To-Mouth Better For Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
February 25, 2007 1:07 PM New Federal Guidelines: Safe Prescription Drug Disposal
February 19, 2007 5:19 PM Winter Colds and Over-Wrapping Raise The Risk Of SIDS
February 13, 2007 2:12 PM Doctors and Drug Companies: Less Gifts, More Evidenced- Based Medicine
February 9, 2007 10:21 AM Structure in Brain linked to Smoking
January 26, 2007 7:45 AM American Cancer Society Releases Guidelines On HPV Vaccine
December 26, 2006 5:34 PM Exemptions Rise, Whooping Cough Spreads
December 25, 2006 1:54 PM Defective Drugs: Major Victory for Consumers---Court rejects federal preemption
December 19, 2006 9:58 PM Institute for Healthcare Improvement Issues Guidelines To Prevent Five Million Injuries in Hospitals
December 11, 2006 8:47 AM Antibiotics Reduce Pneumonia Mortality
December 5, 2006 10:15 AM Hospitals Lack Guidelines for Interpreters
December 1, 2006 5:48 PM Use of Pfizer Drug in Children Is Backed
November 29, 2006 2:27 PM FDA Approves Marketing of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
November 28, 2006 3:13 PM Contaminated Hospital Rooms Lead to More Infections
November 24, 2006 10:08 AM HPV Vaccine: Most Primary Care Physicians Intend to Offer HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer
November 21, 2006 9:06 AM Soft Drinks Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
November 20, 2006 3:59 PM "Boarding" on the Rise in U.S. Hospital Emergency Rooms
November 19, 2006 5:26 PM Combination of Personality Traits Increases Risk For Heart Disease
November 17, 2006 9:51 AM CDC Releases Annual Compilation of Health Statistics
November 16, 2006 9:12 AM New CDC Guidelines Fall Short of "Search and Destroy"
November 14, 2006 8:47 AM Hospitals: Causing Sickness
November 12, 2006 10:18 AM Doctors Admit Washing Hands 75% of Time: Actual Rate Less Than 10%!
November 9, 2006 11:54 AM FTC Warns Consumers about at-home DNA tests
November 8, 2006 12:56 PM Proposed Rule Would Require Sprinklers in Nursing Homes
November 6, 2006 10:07 PM Pre-Diabetes: One In Six Americans Has It - And Most Are Unaware
November 5, 2006 9:16 PM Danish Study Offers Further Support for HPV Testing
November 3, 2006 10:57 PM Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Underdiagnosed and Undertreated in Smokers
October 31, 2006 4:37 PM Halloween: Dangerous Candy---Beware
October 24, 2006 6:58 PM Doctors' Group Predicts Shortage of Family Physicians
October 23, 2006 6:05 PM Transplant Programs at Local Hospitals in Jeopardy
October 22, 2006 9:01 AM Americans Are Uneasy with Our Health Care System
October 19, 2006 3:24 PM New Flu Vaccine Guidelines: CDC Urges Vaccinations
October 18, 2006 3:40 PM Spinach Update: Lab Links E. coli to Infant's Death
October 11, 2006 7:20 AM FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Access for Plan B for Women 18 and Older
September 17, 2006 8:27 AM D.C. Group Home Deaths: No More Funds for Independent Investigation
September 11, 2006 2:01 PM Legal Battle Over New Medicaid Law
August 30, 2006 1:22 PM Patient Advocacy Resources
August 29, 2006 2:30 PM Hospice Patients Alliance: The Test for Real Patient Advocacy Groups
August 27, 2006 5:13 PM New Test Predicts Lung Cancer Risk of Spread
August 25, 2006 10:34 AM Patient Safety Must Be the Heart of Medical Malpractice Liability Reform
August 24, 2006 5:04 PM MRSA: Drug-Resistant Staph Prevalent in Emergency Rooms
July 30, 2006 11:48 AM Maryland Updates Immunization Requirements for 2006-2007 School Year
July 23, 2006 2:10 PM Lax Inspection of Organs for Transplants Poses Huge Risks for Patients
July 22, 2006 2:26 PM Free Eye Exams for Seniors
July 18, 2006 3:00 PM Hospital Safety: Board Involvement Improves Quality of Care
July 17, 2006 9:12 AM Area Hospitals Focus on Thread Count and Gourmet Meals instead of Patient Safety
July 13, 2006 5:02 PM Physician Discipline Results Available for Patients
July 11, 2006 7:20 PM Best Hospitals of 2006 List Published
July 11, 2006 2:10 PM First West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Fairfax County: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
June 30, 2006 2:38 PM Emergency Department Patients Need Patience as Wait Times Increase
June 29, 2006 4:32 PM Fireworks Safety Guidelines
June 27, 2006 8:49 PM Effects of Secondhand Smoke: Focus of New Surgeon General's Report
June 27, 2006 3:55 PM DC, MD and VA Nursing Home Comparisons and Ombudsman Contact Information
June 23, 2006 1:48 PM National HIV Testing Day: June 27, 2006
May 18, 2006 10:48 PM Fixing the U.S. Health Care System
May 17, 2006 10:25 PM What Doctors Fear: Our Health Care System
May 5, 2006 9:56 PM Safety at Petting Zoos: Avoiding E. coli Infections
May 3, 2006 7:07 PM Pool Drowning - Preventable Tragedies
April 18, 2006 1:52 PM Cancer Prevention and Early Detection: Seven Ways to Curb Cancer Risk
April 13, 2006 10:01 PM Deaths in DC Group Homes - The Council Demands Answers
April 11, 2006 1:46 PM Deaths Following Medical Abortion: April 10, 2006 Update
April 8, 2006 5:33 PM Internal Documents Reveal Deception by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Regarding the Role of Vaccines in Autism
April 6, 2006 12:01 AM Avian Flu: Useful Information
April 4, 2006 4:14 PM Public Health Advisory: Telithromycin and Liver Toxicity
April 4, 2006 1:58 AM Hospital Acquired Infections: VISA and VRSA
March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Deaths Following Administration of Medical Abortion
February 23, 2006 2:11 PM Recall of Gentlease Baby Formula - Found to Contain Metal Particles
February 8, 2006 11:03 PM Passengers Face DVT Danger in Cars, Trains and Buses Too
January 24, 2006 3:31 PM Foodborne Illness: Prevention through Education

Tort Reform

July 11, 2012 8:05 AM Rogue Doctors Go Undisciplined By States
April 28, 2011 7:35 AM Medical Malpractice "Reform" Increases US Deficit
March 16, 2011 10:50 AM Malpractice Cap Rejected As Senseless In New York
March 2, 2011 12:39 PM Tort Reform Is Civil Justice Deform
October 27, 2010 7:39 AM Is The Chamber of Commerce Hypocritical Regarding Lawsuits?
July 28, 2010 5:47 PM Our tax dollars to study "tort reform" - What about patient safety?
July 28, 2010 7:00 AM Are Hospitals Safe?
July 27, 2010 4:00 PM Attorney says civil remedies drive product safety improvements.
July 27, 2010 10:55 AM AAJ Fights Back Against Chamber's Mission to Limit Access To Justice
July 22, 2010 11:09 AM Is Patient Safety Really ACOG's Priority? ACOG relaxes guidelines for VBAC
July 21, 2010 9:06 AM Medical Errors More Deadly Than Car and Truck Acidents Combined
July 9, 2010 8:00 AM Medical Errors Cause More Deaths In DC Than Car Accidents
July 7, 2010 9:30 AM Washington State Supreme Court Rejects Patient Pre-Filing Requirement
May 21, 2010 8:15 AM Hospitals Fail to Discipline, Report Problem Doctors
April 23, 2010 7:52 AM Maryland's Highest Court to Determine Constitutionality of Cap on Damages Awards
March 23, 2010 7:30 AM Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down Damages Cap in Medical Malpractice Cases
March 22, 2010 7:46 AM House Passes Healthcare Reform Measure
March 17, 2010 3:11 PM What Crisis? 2010 Maryland Med Mal Carrier Reduces Premiums 31%
March 16, 2010 9:37 AM Got Sunshine? A National Campaign for Open Government
March 16, 2010 7:37 AM Hospitals Need To Better Monitor Staff Errors
March 15, 2010 12:09 PM Just Like We Learned in Kindergarten: Tell the Truth and Accept Responsibility
March 1, 2010 10:31 AM Tort Reform Is Really Tort Deform
February 27, 2010 8:52 AM Medical Malpractice and the Healthcare Debate
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
December 14, 2009 10:29 AM Stop Hurting Patients and There Will Be No Lawsuits
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 2:55 PM Tort Reform: Per CBO Will Not Significantly Decrease Costs of Healthcare
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 7, 2009 12:33 PM 98,000 Deaths A Year From Medical Errors: Enough is Enough
September 21, 2009 2:43 PM Drugmaker Hid Dangers of Drug from Public to Pad Profits
September 18, 2009 8:42 AM Medical Malpractice Victims' Right to Sue in Court Only Nominally Impacts Overall Healthcare Costs
September 17, 2009 8:49 AM American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice
September 16, 2009 9:48 AM Georgia's Medical Malpractice Cap Law is Unconstitutional
September 11, 2009 1:56 PM Caps on Malpractice Awards Not the Answer to Healthcare Crisis
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 10, 2009 8:09 AM Federal Government Data Shows No Crisis in Medical Malpractice Claims In New York
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 1, 2009 2:14 PM Doctors Continue to Swarm to DC, Md, and Va
May 1, 2009 2:12 PM Stalled Suits Against Drug Companies Now Proceeding
April 28, 2009 9:21 AM FDA Meets To Discuss Device Approval
April 2, 2009 5:01 PM Medical Device Safety Act
March 30, 2009 4:30 PM Legal Times: Plaintiff's Bar Pushes Hill Agenda
August 17, 2007 3:25 PM Texas Judges Agree: Tort Reform Unnecessary
August 9, 2007 2:17 AM Angoff Report Reveals Record Profits for Malpractice Insurance Companies
August 7, 2007 6:06 PM Doctors Stress Over Medical Errors (And So Does Everyone Else)
July 18, 2007 4:41 PM Corp(orate) Reform, Not Tort Reform: Absurd "Pants Case" Shows Strengths of Legal System
July 13, 2007 4:40 PM Voters Worry About Corporate Crime, Support Pro-Civil Justice Politicians
June 28, 2007 2:35 AM Recent "Lost Pants" Trial Shows That Justice System Works Well
January 25, 2007 10:14 AM Access to Ob-Gyns Continues to Increase Belying Malpractice "Crisis"
January 11, 2007 10:33 AM Tort Reform Groups Are Data-Starved
December 12, 2006 8:18 AM American Association for Justice: New Name
November 14, 2006 5:40 PM Elections: Victory for the Civil Justice System
October 31, 2006 4:49 PM Americans Against Politicians' Influence on Federal Judges
October 29, 2006 3:50 PM Profits for Insurers Sky-Rocket
October 21, 2006 2:34 PM Trial Lawyers Attempt to Help Doctors Lower Their Medical Malpractice Premiums
August 25, 2006 10:34 AM Patient Safety Must Be the Heart of Medical Malpractice Liability Reform
August 11, 2006 3:15 PM Hillary Clinton Introduces "Medical Error Disclosure and Compensation Act"
August 4, 2006 6:29 PM American Medical Association Recommends Mandated Health Insurance
May 24, 2006 11:20 PM Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Study: Beware of Assumptions
February 13, 2006 8:51 PM Center for Constitutional Litigation Wins Two Important Legal Victories
November 2, 2005 1:11 PM People Over Profits Action Network
October 2, 2005 5:55 PM Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums Not Influenced by Patient Lawsuits
October 1, 2005 2:26 PM Medical Boards Fail to Protect Patients from Negligent Doctors
September 30, 2005 3:52 PM Doctors Sue to Silence Critics
September 30, 2005 12:34 PM U.S. Department of Justice Says Federal Tort Filings Down; New Study Contradicts Claims of a "Litigation Explosion"
September 29, 2005 1:19 PM Maryland Law Limits the Rights of Malpractice Victims
September 26, 2005 12:33 PM Immunity for Vioxx Makers? The Dirty Secret About the U.S. House Medical Malpractice Bill
September 20, 2005 12:16 PM Report Reveals Malpractice Insurance Price Gouging

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Warnings

April 16, 2013 9:05 AM Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
March 29, 2013 12:45 PM Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Sterile Products
March 21, 2013 9:23 AM Another Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Products
March 4, 2013 10:58 AM FDA Recall: DePuy Orthopaedics Class I Recall for LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve
November 5, 2012 2:36 PM Anticlotting Drug Pradaxa Allegedly Causing Deaths
November 5, 2012 2:30 PM Merck to Settle Rofecoxib Class-Action Suit
October 17, 2012 12:37 PM A Family Impacted by Compounding Pharmacy's Tainted Medications Seeks to Transfer all Related Cases to A Minnesota Court
October 16, 2012 2:46 AM Doctor Contends 15 Dead in NECC Medication Contamination was Preventible and Predictable
July 11, 2012 5:30 PM So You Think Your Medical Device Was Safety Tested? Think Again.
July 11, 2012 8:09 AM Sedona Labs Recalls iFlora Children's Supplements
July 11, 2012 8:01 AM Stryker Recalls Modular Neck-Stem Devices Attaching to Artificial Hips
July 10, 2012 1:11 PM FDA Links Cholesterol-Reducing Medications to Other Medical Issues
December 14, 2011 9:23 AM Some NSAIDS May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
September 9, 2011 1:58 PM FDA Alert Issued Regarding Avastin
June 1, 2011 8:20 AM Pfizer Under-Reported Side Effects of Smoking-Cessation Drug, Says Report
November 17, 2010 7:59 AM FDA Issues New Guidelines for CT Scanning
November 8, 2010 4:48 PM Litigation Over DePuy Hip Replacements Rising
November 2, 2010 8:30 AM Nurses Union States Understaffing At DC Hospital Jeopardizes Patient Care
October 26, 2010 7:50 AM Candy and Candy-like Tablet Recalled
September 9, 2010 7:38 AM Sulindac Caused Blindness, Scarring
August 16, 2010 8:28 AM AstraZeneca Pays $198Mill To Settle 17,500 Lawsuits
August 14, 2010 7:57 AM Dietary Supplements Have Unsafe Ingredients, Says Consumer Reports
August 13, 2010 7:52 AM FDA Wants Tougher Medical Device Regulation
August 12, 2010 7:26 AM Senate Bill Introduced To Increase FDA Safety Oversight
August 11, 2010 9:01 AM AstraZeneca To Pay $55Mill To Resolve Seroquel Lawsuits
August 9, 2010 8:00 AM Are Drug Studies Reliable or Tainted?
August 2, 2010 7:27 AM Radiation Overdoses More Common, Dangerous Than Previously Believed
August 1, 2010 7:30 AM Exposure To Evamist Dangerous For Children And Pets
August 1, 2010 5:23 AM Glaxo to Pay $1 Billion to Children with Birth Defects from Mothers who took Paxil
July 31, 2010 6:13 PM Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) Can Cause Serious Harm
July 30, 2010 4:56 PM Shoulder Pain Pumps Destroy Shoulder Joints
July 29, 2010 7:35 AM Families of Nearly 3,500 Deceased Vioxx Users Receive Payments From Merck
July 27, 2010 7:02 PM Zinc nasal gels could cause some patients to lose sense of smell.
July 23, 2010 10:55 AM FDA Recall: CONSTELLATION Vision System
July 22, 2010 9:10 AM FDA to Conduct Formal Safety Review of ARBs
July 19, 2010 9:00 AM FDA Panel Votes To Keep Avandia On Market With More Restrictions
July 18, 2010 10:03 AM Elan agrees to settle Zonegran probe for $203.5 Million
July 17, 2010 4:17 PM Should Avandia Stay On The Market?
July 16, 2010 1:57 PM New Law Would Empower FDA To Recall Dangerous Drugs
July 16, 2010 10:08 AM FDA Discredits Avandia Safety Study
July 15, 2010 4:32 PM New Evidence that Avandia Manufacturer Hid Test Results
July 11, 2010 3:57 PM FDA WARNING: Qualaquin unapproved for use for night leg cramps due to serious side effects
July 8, 2010 3:10 PM FDA WARNING: QUE SHE WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT CONTAINS DRUGS
July 8, 2010 12:39 PM Should Patients Seek Alternatives To Avandia?
July 8, 2010 12:25 PM FDA Claims Cornerstone Withheld Risks of Asthma Drug
July 8, 2010 10:57 AM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
July 4, 2010 5:37 PM Physicians urge limits on CT scan radiation exposure
June 23, 2010 7:37 AM FDA Unaware of Companies' Foreign Drug Trials
June 22, 2010 12:10 PM Pfizer Withdraws Mylotarg From US Market
June 22, 2010 10:38 AM FDA Warning: Counterfeit Tamiflu
June 16, 2010 12:50 PM FDA Tylenol & Benadryl Recall Update
June 10, 2010 8:25 AM FDA Warns Pfizer on failure to report drug complaints.
June 3, 2010 3:14 PM FDA Recalls and Medicine Safety
May 26, 2010 7:55 AM Proton Pump Inhibitors Can Cause Bone Fractures
April 28, 2010 9:39 AM Nurse Interruptions, Distractions Lead To Medical Errors
April 22, 2010 8:03 AM Sedative Vials Too Large, Doctor Testifies
April 21, 2010 5:05 PM FDA Warns Pfizer About Insufficient Oversight During Clinical Trial Involving Children
April 13, 2010 10:37 AM Antidepressants May Similarly Affect Suicide Risk In Children, Adolescents
April 2, 2010 7:31 AM Stalevo May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Says FDA
March 19, 2010 8:49 AM "Experts" Supporting Avandia Drug Had Financial Ties To Drugmaker
March 17, 2010 3:42 PM Drug Company Alpharma Pays $42.5Mill To Settle Suit Alleging Misrepresentation
March 17, 2010 3:40 PM FDA Forces Drugmakers to Stop Selling Unapproved Nitrogylcerin Tablets
March 16, 2010 10:35 AM Similar Drug Names and Bottles Cause Major Mistakes
February 26, 2010 9:11 AM KV Pharmaceutical reaches $27 million settlement with Justice Department
February 22, 2010 6:09 PM Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks, Death Per Senate Report
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 9, 2010 9:33 AM FDA WARNING: NZU, A MORNING SICKENESS "REMEDY" MAY CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD/ARSENIC
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 10, 2009 3:10 PM WARNING LABELS FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS MAY BE STRENGTHENED
December 10, 2009 1:45 PM FDA UPDATE: EXCESS RADIATION TO PATIENTS FROM CT SCANNERS
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 9:49 PM Alka-Seltzer Cold Capsules Recalled
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 8, 2009 9:39 AM Reputable Consumer Group Petitions For Ban of Drug Meridia
December 7, 2009 11:34 PM FDA Warning: Excessive Radiation from CT Brain Perfusion Scans
November 18, 2009 2:58 PM Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate
November 16, 2009 5:59 PM Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
September 23, 2009 9:03 AM Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Linked to Lethal Brain Inflammation
September 21, 2009 2:43 PM Drugmaker Hid Dangers of Drug from Public to Pad Profits
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
July 16, 2009 4:54 PM Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:54 PM FDA Warning: Don't Purchase or Use New Whey Liquid Products or Hardcore Energize Bullet
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 19, 2009 3:05 PM Medical Device Oversight Required
June 12, 2009 8:50 AM Medtronic Pacemakers Recalled Due to Wire Separation Problems
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 9, 2009 8:26 AM Dirty Syringes From Plant Kill and Injure: FDA Could Have Intervened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
May 19, 2009 7:37 AM Class 1 Recall: Respironics, Inc., SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor (Models 4002 and 4003)
May 14, 2009 6:34 AM Tarceva Warnings Added
May 13, 2009 2:50 AM FDA Recalls Biosite'sTriage Cardiac Panel
May 12, 2009 9:50 AM Two Delaware Patients Die from Taking Heparin
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 7, 2009 6:06 AM Warning About Insulin Box Mix Ups - Can be Deadly for Patients
May 6, 2009 6:35 AM FDA Issues Guidelines for Drug Disposal
May 6, 2009 4:56 AM FDA Warning: Updated Labeling for Antiepileptic Drugs
May 6, 2009 2:55 AM Weight-Loss Products Spiked With Illegal Drugs
May 1, 2009 6:15 PM FDA Warning: Hydroxycut Products
April 26, 2009 4:27 AM FDA: 17-year-old to buy Plan B birth control pill without prescription
April 25, 2009 6:23 AM FDA Recalls 34 Dietary Supplement Products
April 22, 2009 7:48 AM ZOLL AED Defibrillator Recall
April 22, 2009 6:44 AM Is the FDA ignoring realities of Internet marketing?
April 21, 2009 5:08 AM FDA Obtains An Injuction Against 2 Drug Companies for Distributing Unapproved Medications
April 8, 2009 7:14 PM FDA Warning: Psoriasis Medication Raptiva Withdrawn from Market
March 12, 2009 10:04 AM FDA Warning: Class 1 Recall of Electronic Infusion Pumps Used for Medications and Fluids
October 14, 2008 2:27 AM FDA Reevaluates Standards and Rules for Children's Cold Medicine in Response to Mounting Evidence of Hazardous Effects
October 13, 2008 12:02 PM FDA Warns Websites: Cease Sales of Fraudulent Cancer Remedies
August 12, 2008 3:10 PM FDA Warns Consumers About Two Baltimore Pharmacies
August 1, 2008 7:16 AM FDA Warning: Possible Dangers of CT Scans for Patients with Pacemakers
July 29, 2008 6:13 AM Guinea-Pigging: Drug Safety Trial Testing for a Living?
July 9, 2008 7:15 AM Update: Salmonella Investigation Adds Jalapenos, Salsa Fixings
June 25, 2008 9:39 AM FDA to Require Boxed Warnings on Older Antipsychotic Drugs
June 21, 2008 2:58 AM FDA Takes Action to Eliminate Sham Cancer "Cures"
June 20, 2008 6:59 AM Surgery May Leave More Than A Scar
June 16, 2008 7:11 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicine: It's Time to Talk
June 12, 2008 7:00 AM Mercury Dental Fillings: Settlement Stirs Concern
June 10, 2008 12:10 PM Hold the Tomatoes: FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk
May 29, 2008 1:25 AM LASIK Eye Surgery: Not For Everyone
May 28, 2008 10:42 AM FDA's New System to Track Approved Drugs' Effectiveness
May 17, 2008 2:41 AM Heart Surgery Drug Trasylol Confirmed Deadly
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
April 21, 2008 10:56 AM Dietary Supplements Recalled: Toxic Levels of Selenium
April 17, 2008 2:36 AM Medical Expert Criticizes FDA Over Dangerous Proposed Relaxation of Prescribing Rules
April 15, 2008 1:13 AM Early Communication From FDA Regarding Potential Singulair Reactions
April 9, 2008 7:58 AM Neupro: Transdermal Patch for Early Parkinson's Disease Recalled
April 9, 2008 1:34 AM If You Must Express Yourself with Body Art, at Least Follow Safety Precautions Offered by FDA and AMA
April 6, 2008 12:48 AM Spiriva May Contribute to Stroke Risk: FDA Warning
March 11, 2008 2:31 AM Baxter Healthcare Corp. Recalls All Remaining Heparin Vials and Hep-Lock Products
March 3, 2008 1:14 AM Some Dietary Supplements Contain Hormonal Components that May Promote Prostate Cancer: New Study
March 2, 2008 2:26 AM FDA Announces Recall of Icy Hot Therapy Patches
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
February 6, 2008 2:00 AM Thousands of Pediatric ER Visits Linked to Cough and Cold Medications Each Year: New Study
January 18, 2008 1:43 AM FDA Health Advisory: Don't Use ANY Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicine for Children Under 2 Years of Age
December 26, 2007 8:22 AM Hib Vaccine Recalled, Shortage Looming
December 4, 2007 2:51 AM Medical Schools Influence the Way Physicians Interact with Drug Companies: New Study
November 27, 2007 11:05 AM Cardiologists Concerned Over Unexplained Two-Year Delay in Drug Study Results
November 24, 2007 12:20 PM Tamiflu & Relenza: FDA Experts Recommend New Label Warnings for Children's Flu Medications
November 19, 2007 10:13 AM FDA Seizes Cosmetic Eye Product Over Eye Injury Concerns
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 1, 2007 2:25 AM FDA Issues Warning Update on "Stay-Awake" Drug, Provigil
October 27, 2007 1:50 AM Dietary Supplement Safety Tips: Natural and Herbal Labels Don't Guarantee Safety
October 21, 2007 2:22 AM New Ear Infection "Superbug" Resists All Pediatric Antibiotics
October 19, 2007 6:22 AM FDA Links Heart Imaging Drugs to Serious Risks, Fatalities
October 12, 2007 8:50 AM Pediatric Cold Remedies Removed From Market Over Safety Concerns
October 10, 2007 11:15 PM FDA Issues Advisory on Fentora Following Overdoses, Deaths
October 5, 2007 6:57 PM FDA Cautions Abbott Blood Glucose Meter Users
October 4, 2007 11:41 PM FDA to Scrutinize Children's Cold Medicine
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 2, 2007 4:25 AM Growth Hormone Ineffective, Dangerous As Anti-aging Therapy: New Study
August 31, 2007 1:55 AM FDA: Antipsychotic Drug Approved for Children, But Critics Disagree
August 26, 2007 1:30 AM FDA Re-Approves Zelnorm for Limited Use
August 20, 2007 4:22 PM FDA Adds Black Box Warning to Actos, Avandia
August 20, 2007 8:58 AM 54 Prescription Drugs Get Safety Label Updates
August 12, 2007 3:28 AM Guidant Heart Defibrillator Cases Settled by Boston Scientific
August 11, 2007 1:21 AM Some Red Yeast Rice Products Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs: FDA Warning
August 7, 2007 4:17 AM Federal Jury Awards $5.5 Million in Damages in Duragesic Patch Case
August 3, 2007 1:51 AM Whole Foods Market Recalls Chocolate Bars Over Undeclared Nuts
July 28, 2007 1:31 PM Expanded Castleberry's Recall Includes Exploding Cans of Botulism-Infected Food
July 28, 2007 5:34 AM Castleberry's Canned Foods Recalled Over Botulism Concerns
July 22, 2007 3:27 AM Bayer Ascensia Blood Glucose Monitors Recalled
July 18, 2007 7:17 AM Detox Diets: Medical, Nutrition Experts Urge Caution
July 16, 2007 6:57 AM Drug Companies Still Romancing Physicians: New Evidence
July 15, 2007 9:02 AM Drugs with the Same or Similar Names Pose Dangers: FDA Advisory
June 30, 2007 2:34 PM Trader Joe's Onions Recalled: Listeria Contamination
June 28, 2007 11:13 AM FDA: Absent for Many Drug Committee Hearings
June 27, 2007 3:03 PM FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
June 26, 2007 11:08 AM Anti-psychotics Unsafe for Elderly with Dementia: New Study
June 25, 2007 8:22 PM Fake "Colgate" Toothpaste Recalled
June 23, 2007 3:14 PM Organ, Tissue Harvesting Industry Safe, According to FDA Report
May 30, 2007 11:58 AM Similac Special Care Premature Infant Formula Recall: Insufficient Iron Contents
May 30, 2007 9:55 AM Contact Lens Solution Recall: Serious Eye Infection Risk
May 23, 2007 10:48 AM FDA Warns of Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drug
May 22, 2007 5:11 PM PharmaFab Agrees to Stop Manufacture and Distribution of Drugs
February 23, 2007 6:36 PM FDA Warning: Buying Prescriptions Online
January 1, 2007 5:18 PM FDA WARNING: Counterfeit Drugs Enter the Supply Chain
December 15, 2006 1:31 PM FDA MedWatch Warning: Compounded Topical Anesthesia Creams
November 10, 2006 8:22 AM Recall of 500 mg Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Caplets: Metal Fragments Found in Caplets
October 7, 2006 12:15 PM Guidant Settlement In Defibrillator Fraud Suit
September 20, 2006 12:58 PM FDA Recall: Triaminic Vapor Patch Possibly Dangerous for Children
August 11, 2006 4:38 PM FDA Warning: Brazilian Diet Pills
July 23, 2006 2:10 PM Lax Inspection of Organs for Transplants Poses Huge Risks for Patients
June 27, 2006 9:36 AM Decrease in Food and Drug Administration Warnings
April 11, 2006 1:46 PM Deaths Following Medical Abortion: April 10, 2006 Update
April 8, 2006 5:33 PM Internal Documents Reveal Deception by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Regarding the Role of Vaccines in Autism
April 5, 2006 3:30 PM Recall of ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex Infusion Sets
April 4, 2006 4:14 PM Public Health Advisory: Telithromycin and Liver Toxicity
March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Deaths Following Administration of Medical Abortion
March 29, 2006 1:39 PM FDA Warning: Potential Infections in Human Tissue Used During Surgery
March 28, 2006 11:57 PM Steroid Warning: Dietary Supplements
February 23, 2006 2:11 PM Recall of Gentlease Baby Formula - Found to Contain Metal Particles
February 16, 2006 12:11 PM Pregnancy and Paxil: Not in the First Trimester
February 7, 2006 8:44 PM Warning: Miracle II Neutralizer and Neutralizer Gel Products
February 6, 2006 9:08 PM Infant Teether Recall
January 24, 2006 3:31 PM Foodborne Illness: Prevention through Education
December 16, 2005 9:22 PM Pemoline Withdrawn as Approved Drug for ADHD
December 14, 2005 8:18 PM Landmark Study to Evaluate Drug Safety
December 13, 2005 10:41 PM MedWatch: FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
November 14, 2005 9:15 PM Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Found Dangerous

Women's Health Issues

April 24, 2013 8:40 AM Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claims
April 16, 2013 9:05 AM Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
March 8, 2013 10:55 AM Controversy Continues Regarding Compounding Pharmacy Regulation
February 15, 2013 9:08 AM Why Are Compounding Pharmacies So Dangerous?
November 5, 2012 2:36 PM Anticlotting Drug Pradaxa Allegedly Causing Deaths
November 5, 2012 2:30 PM Merck to Settle Rofecoxib Class-Action Suit
October 17, 2012 12:37 PM A Family Impacted by Compounding Pharmacy's Tainted Medications Seeks to Transfer all Related Cases to A Minnesota Court
October 16, 2012 8:01 AM 10 Tips Patients Can Do to Make Your Hospital Stay Safer
October 16, 2012 2:46 AM Doctor Contends 15 Dead in NECC Medication Contamination was Preventible and Predictable
July 11, 2012 5:30 PM So You Think Your Medical Device Was Safety Tested? Think Again.
July 11, 2012 8:05 AM Rogue Doctors Go Undisciplined By States
July 11, 2012 8:01 AM Stryker Recalls Modular Neck-Stem Devices Attaching to Artificial Hips
July 11, 2012 7:48 AM Article Suggests Merck Hid Evidence of Vioxx's Harmful Effects
July 11, 2012 7:11 AM How Important Is Physician Honesty to You, the Patient?
July 11, 2012 6:47 AM Medical Malpractice Claims - From Investigation to Litigation
July 8, 2012 1:52 PM DECODING MEDICAL RECORDS IN MALPRACTICE CASES
July 4, 2012 3:49 PM Brain Damage/Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Malpractice
July 3, 2012 11:28 AM Chiropractic Cervical Manipulation, If Done Wrong, Can Be Deadly
June 7, 2012 9:25 AM Adverse Event Report: Why It Matters to Patients
February 24, 2012 8:53 AM Dirty Surgical Instruments Compromise Patient Safety
February 8, 2012 8:20 AM Unclear Surgery Rules Lead to Multiple Operations for Breast Cancer
December 14, 2011 9:23 AM Some NSAIDS May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
October 27, 2011 12:03 PM Breast Cancer Awareness and Mammography Importance
August 30, 2011 8:04 AM Hip Replacement: Safety Problems and Questions Continue
June 1, 2011 1:12 PM $58.6 Million Awarded in Malpractice Suit
June 1, 2011 8:30 AM Experts Say Cell Phones Are "Possibly Carcinogenic"
June 1, 2011 8:20 AM Pfizer Under-Reported Side Effects of Smoking-Cessation Drug, Says Report
May 20, 2011 9:43 AM Study Shows Poor Infection Control in Nursing Homes Linked to Lower Staffing Levels
May 16, 2011 8:35 AM 100,000 Lives Lost Each Year Due to Dirty Hospitals and Nursing Homes
May 13, 2011 1:08 PM MSRA Bacteria Found in Meat Samples In Detroit
April 28, 2011 7:35 AM Medical Malpractice "Reform" Increases US Deficit
April 1, 2011 7:34 AM CMS Reports On Prevelance Of Medical Errors
March 16, 2011 10:50 AM Malpractice Cap Rejected As Senseless In New York
March 2, 2011 12:39 PM Tort Reform Is Civil Justice Deform
March 1, 2011 3:26 PM Measles Exposure in DC Area
January 3, 2011 9:01 AM AMA Predicts Errors With Electronic Medical Records
November 17, 2010 7:59 AM FDA Issues New Guidelines for CT Scanning
November 8, 2010 4:48 PM Litigation Over DePuy Hip Replacements Rising
October 27, 2010 7:39 AM Is The Chamber of Commerce Hypocritical Regarding Lawsuits?
October 26, 2010 7:50 AM Candy and Candy-like Tablet Recalled
September 9, 2010 7:38 AM Sulindac Caused Blindness, Scarring
September 2, 2010 7:58 AM Maryland Hospital Wrongly Denies Stent Problem
August 31, 2010 7:50 AM Are Doctors Ordering Risky C-Sections Too Frequently?
August 17, 2010 8:36 AM Hospitals Failing To Protect Patients From Drug-Induced Bacteria
August 16, 2010 8:28 AM AstraZeneca Pays $198Mill To Settle 17,500 Lawsuits
August 15, 2010 8:44 AM Protect Yourself From Lab Errors
August 14, 2010 7:57 AM Dietary Supplements Have Unsafe Ingredients, Says Consumer Reports
August 13, 2010 7:52 AM FDA Wants Tougher Medical Device Regulation
August 12, 2010 7:26 AM Senate Bill Introduced To Increase FDA Safety Oversight
August 11, 2010 9:01 AM AstraZeneca To Pay $55Mill To Resolve Seroquel Lawsuits
August 9, 2010 8:00 AM Are Drug Studies Reliable or Tainted?
August 9, 2010 5:37 AM Lab Errors: These Mistakes Can Be Deadly
August 6, 2010 7:57 AM Georgetown University Hospital Lab Problems Prompt Closing
August 5, 2010 7:12 AM More Hospitals Found To Overdose Patients With Brain Scan Radiation
August 4, 2010 7:00 AM Studies Prove Poor Supervision of Resident Doctors Leads To Medical Errors
August 3, 2010 6:35 AM Lab Errors May Lead to Tragic Consequences
August 2, 2010 5:57 PM IMA INC To Pay $1.25 Mill Due To Medical Privacy Rights Violations
August 2, 2010 5:26 AM DC Nursing Homes: How to Report Abuse or Neglect
August 1, 2010 7:30 AM Exposure To Evamist Dangerous For Children And Pets
August 1, 2010 5:23 AM Glaxo to Pay $1 Billion to Children with Birth Defects from Mothers who took Paxil
July 31, 2010 6:13 PM Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) Can Cause Serious Harm
July 30, 2010 5:15 PM St. Louis Hospital Investigated For Safety Lapses
July 30, 2010 4:56 PM Shoulder Pain Pumps Destroy Shoulder Joints
July 29, 2010 7:00 PM Whistleblower Suits Likely To Increase Given Healthcare Reform
July 29, 2010 7:35 AM Families of Nearly 3,500 Deceased Vioxx Users Receive Payments From Merck
July 28, 2010 5:47 PM Our tax dollars to study "tort reform" - What about patient safety?
July 28, 2010 7:00 AM Are Hospitals Safe?
July 27, 2010 7:02 PM Zinc nasal gels could cause some patients to lose sense of smell.
July 27, 2010 4:00 PM Attorney says civil remedies drive product safety improvements.
July 27, 2010 10:55 AM AAJ Fights Back Against Chamber's Mission to Limit Access To Justice
July 22, 2010 11:09 AM Is Patient Safety Really ACOG's Priority? ACOG relaxes guidelines for VBAC
July 22, 2010 9:10 AM FDA to Conduct Formal Safety Review of ARBs
July 21, 2010 9:06 AM Medical Errors More Deadly Than Car and Truck Acidents Combined
July 20, 2010 9:00 AM Criminal Nurses Working At Your Hospitals?
July 20, 2010 8:00 AM 5 simple steps hospitals could, but often do not, use to prevent bloodstream infections
July 19, 2010 9:00 AM FDA Panel Votes To Keep Avandia On Market With More Restrictions
July 19, 2010 8:24 AM Tech at VA Dental Center in St. Louis warned officials about poor sterilization
July 18, 2010 10:03 AM Elan agrees to settle Zonegran probe for $203.5 Million
July 17, 2010 4:17 PM Should Avandia Stay On The Market?
July 17, 2010 3:51 PM Washington Hospital Center Makes House Calls to Area Residents in Need
July 16, 2010 1:57 PM New Law Would Empower FDA To Recall Dangerous Drugs
July 15, 2010 4:32 PM New Evidence that Avandia Manufacturer Hid Test Results
July 14, 2010 8:26 AM New Health Care Law: Consumers Winners, Hospitals Possible Losers
July 13, 2010 9:01 AM Advice to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
July 11, 2010 3:57 PM FDA WARNING: Qualaquin unapproved for use for night leg cramps due to serious side effects
July 8, 2010 3:10 PM FDA WARNING: QUE SHE WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT CONTAINS DRUGS
July 8, 2010 12:39 PM Should Patients Seek Alternatives To Avandia?
July 8, 2010 12:25 PM FDA Claims Cornerstone Withheld Risks of Asthma Drug
July 8, 2010 10:57 AM Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
July 7, 2010 9:30 AM Washington State Supreme Court Rejects Patient Pre-Filing Requirement
July 5, 2010 10:26 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused By Medical Errors
June 25, 2010 6:36 AM National HIV Testing Day - June 27th
June 23, 2010 7:37 AM FDA Unaware of Companies' Foreign Drug Trials
June 22, 2010 12:10 PM Pfizer Withdraws Mylotarg From US Market
June 10, 2010 8:25 AM FDA Warns Pfizer on failure to report drug complaints.
May 26, 2010 7:55 AM Proton Pump Inhibitors Can Cause Bone Fractures
May 21, 2010 8:15 AM Hospitals Fail to Discipline, Report Problem Doctors
May 10, 2010 1:30 PM Battery, Software Errors Lead to Recall of Infusion Pumps
April 23, 2010 7:52 AM Maryland's Highest Court to Determine Constitutionality of Cap on Damages Awards
April 22, 2010 8:03 AM Sedative Vials Too Large, Doctor Testifies
April 21, 2010 5:05 PM FDA Warns Pfizer About Insufficient Oversight During Clinical Trial Involving Children
April 14, 2010 5:22 PM Actor Quaid Is Advocate For Hospital Safety
April 13, 2010 10:37 AM Antidepressants May Similarly Affect Suicide Risk In Children, Adolescents
April 9, 2010 7:56 AM Complex Operations for Spinal Stenosis Patients in Medicare Population Increases at Alarming Rate
April 2, 2010 7:31 AM Stalevo May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Says FDA
March 22, 2010 11:42 AM There Are Various Types of Cerebral Palsy
March 22, 2010 7:46 AM House Passes Healthcare Reform Measure
March 19, 2010 8:49 AM "Experts" Supporting Avandia Drug Had Financial Ties To Drugmaker
March 18, 2010 10:12 AM Stop C. Difficile: Education and Hand Washing Saves Lives
March 17, 2010 3:42 PM Drug Company Alpharma Pays $42.5Mill To Settle Suit Alleging Misrepresentation
March 17, 2010 3:40 PM FDA Forces Drugmakers to Stop Selling Unapproved Nitrogylcerin Tablets
March 16, 2010 10:35 AM Similar Drug Names and Bottles Cause Major Mistakes
March 16, 2010 7:37 AM Hospitals Need To Better Monitor Staff Errors
March 3, 2010 9:26 AM Class I Recall of Baxter In-Home Dialysis Device Announced
February 27, 2010 8:52 AM Medical Malpractice and the Healthcare Debate
February 26, 2010 9:22 AM Congress Deals With Radiation Safety, Doctor Kick-Backs
February 26, 2010 9:11 AM KV Pharmaceutical reaches $27 million settlement with Justice Department
February 22, 2010 6:09 PM Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks, Death Per Senate Report
February 22, 2010 2:58 PM New Wand Detects Surgical Instruments Left In Patients
January 27, 2010 9:47 AM Two Million Defective Huber Needles Recalled by Nipro
January 13, 2010 9:26 AM Trailblazer Support Catheter Recalled, Dangerous
January 11, 2010 8:44 AM States Without Damage Caps Have More Doctors
January 9, 2010 9:33 AM FDA WARNING: NZU, A MORNING SICKENESS "REMEDY" MAY CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD/ARSENIC
January 8, 2010 10:28 AM FDA Issues Warning For Hypertension Drug
December 18, 2009 8:30 AM Pfizer Wants Prempro Internet Video Removed
December 17, 2009 8:52 AM 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine Doses Recalled
December 16, 2009 2:26 PM Radiation Exposure from CT Scans Worse Than Previously Estimated
December 15, 2009 11:59 AM Glaxo Announces Payouts From Paxil Cases
December 15, 2009 11:17 AM Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by Improper Care Before, During and After Childbirth
December 14, 2009 1:36 PM Cartons of Berries & Balsamic Salad Recalled
December 14, 2009 10:29 AM Stop Hurting Patients and There Will Be No Lawsuits
December 12, 2009 1:07 PM State Tort "Reforms" Don't Lower Insurance Premiums
December 12, 2009 8:56 AM 98,000 Preventable Patient Deaths: 9 Patient Safety Solutions
December 11, 2009 11:06 PM Medical Malpractice Accounts for Far less than 1% of Overall Healthcare Costs
December 11, 2009 5:45 PM Wash Your Hands and Save A Patient's Life
December 11, 2009 12:20 PM Medical Errors Should Be Reported to Improve Safety
December 10, 2009 3:10 PM WARNING LABELS FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS MAY BE STRENGTHENED
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Case
December 9, 2009 3:28 PM American Associate for Justice Publishes Primer on Medical Negligence Debate: A Must Read
December 9, 2009 8:49 AM GAO Says FDA Lacking in Developing Drug Surveillance Office
December 8, 2009 9:49 PM Alka-Seltzer Cold Capsules Recalled
December 8, 2009 8:15 PM Hospital Safety: Where Can You Report Your Concerns?
December 8, 2009 1:34 PM New Paper Debunks Medical Malpractice Myths
December 8, 2009 9:39 AM Reputable Consumer Group Petitions For Ban of Drug Meridia
November 18, 2009 2:58 PM Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate
November 16, 2009 5:59 PM Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate
November 16, 2009 4:20 PM Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated
September 23, 2009 9:03 AM Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Linked to Lethal Brain Inflammation
September 21, 2009 2:43 PM Drugmaker Hid Dangers of Drug from Public to Pad Profits
September 18, 2009 8:42 AM Medical Malpractice Victims' Right to Sue in Court Only Nominally Impacts Overall Healthcare Costs
September 17, 2009 9:06 AM FDA Mandates "Black Box" Warning for Promethazine
September 17, 2009 8:49 AM American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice
September 16, 2009 10:08 AM Pfizer Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Illegally Promoting Pain Killer
September 16, 2009 9:48 AM Georgia's Medical Malpractice Cap Law is Unconstitutional
September 11, 2009 1:56 PM Caps on Malpractice Awards Not the Answer to Healthcare Crisis
July 16, 2009 4:54 PM Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
July 14, 2009 9:09 AM Bayer Sued Over Its Oral Contraceptive--Yaz
July 8, 2009 5:54 PM FDA Warning: Don't Purchase or Use New Whey Liquid Products or Hardcore Energize Bullet
July 8, 2009 5:17 PM Surgery Technician Exposes Thousands of Patients to Hep-C
July 4, 2009 11:45 AM Chiropractic Malpractice Can Result in Strokes
June 23, 2009 2:15 PM Doctors Fail to Report Abnormal Test Results At Alarming Rate
June 22, 2009 5:22 AM Matrixx Withheld Consumer Complaints
June 15, 2009 11:38 AM When to Treat Bone Mineral Density
June 12, 2009 8:36 AM FDA Warns of Dangers of Sirolimus (Rapamune) for Liver Transplant Patients
June 11, 2009 1:07 PM Cholesterol-type Not Usually Screened May Cause Heart Attack
June 11, 2009 1:05 PM Swine Flu Threat Level: WHO Raises Alert to Phase Six
June 10, 2009 8:13 AM FDA Issues Warnings About Clarcon Skin Products
June 10, 2009 8:05 AM Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Accused of Fraud
June 9, 2009 8:26 AM Dirty Syringes From Plant Kill and Injure: FDA Could Have Intervened
June 8, 2009 2:16 PM Window for Clot-Busting Drug tPA Opened
June 8, 2009 8:46 AM Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Effective But Risky for Children
June 6, 2009 7:59 AM Propylthiouracil Poses Serious Liver Injury
June 4, 2009 8:56 AM FDA May Require More Warnings on Tamoxifen Label
June 2, 2009 4:33 AM Antidepressants May Cause Breast Cancer
June 1, 2009 2:13 PM Congress To Question VA Hospital Regarding Exposure to HIV
May 31, 2009 7:52 AM Acid-Suppressive Medications Linked to Increased Risk for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
May 22, 2009 9:36 AM Tips for recent college graduates regarding health insurance
May 19, 2009 7:21 AM Screen Pregnant Women for Syphilis, USPSTF Reaffirms
May 18, 2009 5:11 AM Summer and Skin Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection Are Key
May 18, 2009 4:00 AM New Test Provides Rapid Group B Strep Results
May 17, 2009 10:15 AM Former Surgeon at VA Hospital May Have Falsified Study Data
May 17, 2009 2:08 AM Tips for getting insurance to cover pre-existing condition
May 16, 2009 7:56 AM Taxotere Promotional Materials Misleading
May 16, 2009 6:36 AM Does Aspirin Prevent Cardiovascular Events in Peripheral Arterial Disease?
May 15, 2009 4:11 AM New Methods of Preventing and Treating Blindness
May 15, 2009 3:52 AM ACLU sues over patents on breast cancer genes
May 15, 2009 3:46 AM Heart Rythym Society Offers First Comprehensive Guidance on ICD Lead Performance
May 14, 2009 6:34 AM Tarceva Warnings Added
May 14, 2009 5:11 AM Proper Treatment of Stroke Essential
May 14, 2009 3:32 AM Top 5 Cholesterol Myths
May 13, 2009 2:50 AM FDA Recalls Biosite'sTriage Cardiac Panel
May 13, 2009 2:48 AM Hormone Therapy for Menopausal Women Continues to be Controversial
May 12, 2009 6:51 AM Tainted Equipment at VA Hospitals Cause HIV Infections
May 11, 2009 2:51 PM Hearing Tomorrow On Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM FDA Too Lenient On Device Approval
May 8, 2009 6:01 PM Finding Help Before Eating Disorders Become Tragic
May 8, 2009 4:53 PM Caregivers and Swine Flu
May 6, 2009 2:55 AM Weight-Loss Products Spiked With Illegal Drugs
May 5, 2009 7:59 AM Study Reveals Link Between Depression and Heart Disease in Women
May 5, 2009 7:41 AM Beware of Fraudulent Swine Flu Products
May 4, 2009 6:30 AM Genes and Autism May Be Linked
May 4, 2009 1:44 AM Revelations on Genetic Risks of IVF
May 4, 2009 1:20 AM Health Care Delayed in Ailing Economy
May 3, 2009 4:49 AM Hospital Devices Infected by "Conficker" Worm Virus
May 3, 2009 3:52 AM Asthma in Pregnancy
May 2, 2009 12:15 PM AP Study: Consumer Drinking Water Flooded with Phamceuticals
April 29, 2009 4:55 PM Swine Flu Affects Maryland Residents
April 28, 2009 9:21 AM FDA Meets To Discuss Device Approval
April 27, 2009 7:12 AM Early Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer Critical
April 26, 2009 4:27 AM FDA: 17-year-old to buy Plan B birth control pill without prescription
April 25, 2009 5:16 AM Risks of Healthy Ovary Removal With Hysterectomy
April 24, 2009 7:54 AM Botox Uses Increase
April 24, 2009 7:50 AM Pregnant Women May Need Thyroid Test
April 23, 2009 6:21 AM Epilepsy Drug May Harm Unborn Children
August 21, 2008 3:27 AM Common Ultrasound May Identify Impending Heart Problems: New Study
July 9, 2008 7:15 AM Update: Salmonella Investigation Adds Jalapenos, Salsa Fixings
July 2, 2008 9:38 AM Fewer Pediatric Rotavirus Cases Reported this Season
June 27, 2008 3:50 AM New Organ Donor Allocation System (MELD) Results in Six-Fold Increase in Transplants for Liver Cancer Patients
June 25, 2008 9:39 AM FDA to Require Boxed Warnings on Older Antipsychotic Drugs
June 19, 2008 12:20 AM Whole Milk Safer Than Barium for GI Scans: New Study
June 18, 2008 2:47 AM Mammogram Accuracy Varies by Facility: New Study
June 16, 2008 7:11 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicine: It's Time to Talk
June 10, 2008 12:10 PM Hold the Tomatoes: FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk
June 3, 2008 8:05 AM Post-Stroke Care Should Include Antidepressants: New Study
June 2, 2008 5:30 AM Bacterial Infections May Contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
May 23, 2008 8:25 AM Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Following Heart Attack May Mean Serious Danger: New Study
May 22, 2008 9:20 AM CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Most Adults Over 60 Years of Age
May 21, 2008 8:15 AM Women: Stop Smoking! Significant Health Risks Decrease Relatively Soon: New Study
May 18, 2008 12:13 AM Public Health Tips to Prevent Summer Swimming Illness
May 13, 2008 2:14 AM CDC Posts Updated Immunization Recommendations for People 18 Years of Age and Younger
May 12, 2008 9:14 AM May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Recognition of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Lacking in U.S.
May 11, 2008 12:06 AM Indoor Allergens Associated with Asthma: New Study
May 10, 2008 12:35 AM Outdoor Workers Less Likely to Be Screened for Skin Cancer: New Study
May 9, 2008 2:52 AM Elderly Women: Mammography Still Beneficial
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 7, 2008 10:15 AM Allergy Management Tips for Summer Travel
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
April 28, 2008 2:00 AM Heart Attack Patients Fare Better During Weekday Hospital Hours: New Study
April 23, 2008 1:17 AM Head and Neck Cancers in Young Men Traced to HPV Infection
April 19, 2008 2:16 AM CDC: Poor Vaccine to Blame for Worst Flu Season in Three Years
April 18, 2008 5:11 AM Mumps: Childhood Disease Makes Comeback on College Campuses
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 13, 2008 2:23 AM New CPR Guidelines Include Compression-Only Instructions for Heart Attack
April 11, 2008 2:43 AM American Academy of Dermatology Advises Americans to be Sun Smart This Spring and Summer
April 6, 2008 12:48 AM Spiriva May Contribute to Stroke Risk: FDA Warning
April 5, 2008 1:37 AM Uncontrolled Asthma: Symptoms Frequently Continue After ER Visit
April 3, 2008 1:55 AM West Nile Virus Infection Tied to Serious Long-Term Health Complications
March 25, 2008 2:31 AM Skin Cancer Risks Appear to Vary According to Geography: New Study
March 23, 2008 2:14 AM Most Americans Lack Critical Facts About Maintaining Eye Health: New Study
March 21, 2008 2:14 AM March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 20, 2008 1:55 AM March 13: World Kidney Day
March 8, 2008 2:10 AM March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month
March 7, 2008 2:41 AM Six Reasonable Guidelines for Healthier Diets
March 6, 2008 2:47 AM Survival Rates of In-Hospital Heart Attacks Lower on Evenings and Weekends: New Study
March 4, 2008 1:37 AM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Possible Indicator of Long-Term Health Problems: New Study
February 26, 2008 8:25 AM February is American Heart Month: Know the Signs, Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
February 21, 2008 2:21 AM Loud Noise Contributes To High Blood Pressure: New Study
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 17, 2008 2:52 AM OB-GYN Group Advises Physicians to Adopt Sleeping Guidelines of Highway Safety Organization
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
February 2, 2008 2:39 AM Viewing Super Bowl May Increase Heart Attack Risk: New Study
February 1, 2008 2:50 AM Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Risk Factors and Warning Signs
January 31, 2008 12:37 AM Support Women's Heart Disease Awareness: Wear Red on February 1
January 28, 2008 1:51 AM Surgical Site Infections Common Following Breast Reconstruction Surgery: New Study
January 27, 2008 3:01 AM Weight Loss is Associated with Heart Health, Whether You Eat Less or Exercise More: New Study
January 21, 2008 2:36 AM Dermatologists Recommend "Winterizing" Your Skin Against Weather Damage
December 29, 2007 1:36 AM Healthy Lifestyle Changes Benefit Even the Elderly: New Study
December 26, 2007 1:38 AM Majority of Breast Cancer Surgeons Don't Discuss Reconstruction Options: New Study
December 23, 2007 12:08 AM Unnecessary Caesarean Deliveries Linked to Increased Risk of Breathing Problems: New Study
December 22, 2007 2:26 AM Risk of Cardiovascular Events Greater in Winter: Tips to Be Prepared
December 18, 2007 12:01 PM Fat Around the Middle? You May Be at Higher Heart Disease Risk: New Study
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 14, 2007 2:18 AM Female Death Rate Following Heart Surgery Linked to Extra Blood Transfusions: New Study
December 2, 2007 1:35 AM Study Links Obesity to Poor Bone Health
December 1, 2007 12:35 AM Aggressive Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer Increasing: New Study
November 30, 2007 3:52 AM Media, Video Game Violence Poses Public Health Threat: New Study
November 29, 2007 2:02 AM Predicting Breast Cancer Risk In African American Women Improved
November 28, 2007 10:45 AM New Guidelines for COPD Management
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 17, 2007 12:02 AM Study Highlights the Role of Physicians in Diagnosing Domestic Violence
November 16, 2007 1:35 AM Exercise Benefits Women with Fibromyalgia: New Study
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 11, 2007 2:15 AM Pleasurable First Exposure to Nicotine Predicts Addiction: New Study
November 10, 2007 1:49 AM Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Medical Websites
November 8, 2007 2:26 AM Even After Weight-loss Surgery, Obese Patients Face Higher Death Rate
November 7, 2007 1:13 AM Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
November 5, 2007 2:30 AM National Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Day
November 4, 2007 1:28 AM New Women's Colorectal Cancer Screening Protocol Announced
November 2, 2007 4:24 AM U.S. Hospitals Not Working to Prevent Infections: New Study
October 31, 2007 3:50 AM Low-Fat Diet Late in Life May Protect Against Ovarian Cancer
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 24, 2007 1:20 AM CDC Reports More U.S. Deaths From MRSA Than AIDS
October 22, 2007 2:04 AM U.S. Women's Health Care Unsatisfactory: New Report
October 20, 2007 2:59 AM New Study: Traditional Pap Test Inferior To HPV Test
October 19, 2007 6:22 AM FDA Links Heart Imaging Drugs to Serious Risks, Fatalities
October 18, 2007 2:25 AM Breast-Feeding Not Associated with Cavities: New Study
October 14, 2007 2:26 AM Standard Pregnancy Weight-Gain Guidelines Don't Apply to Obese Women: New Study
October 13, 2007 2:52 AM Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Tips for Easing the Discomfort of Mammograms
October 10, 2007 1:41 AM Breast Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives
October 2, 2007 5:37 PM First Comprehensive Survey Of Maternal Depression
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 17, 2007 2:59 AM Exercise Intensity Is Key to Improving Health: New Study
September 16, 2007 2:20 AM Whole Grain Diet May Prevent High Blood Pressure: New Study
September 15, 2007 5:00 PM Blood Test May Predict Future of Diabetes: New Study
September 14, 2007 3:51 AM Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Highly Aggressive and Frequently Misdiagnosed
September 13, 2007 2:46 AM IUDs Safe and Effective, Even for High-Risk Candidates: New Study
September 12, 2007 2:26 AM Diabetes Supplement Found to Cause Diabetes: New Study
September 10, 2007 4:51 AM Many New Mothers Unprepared for Hospital Discharge: New Study
September 6, 2007 2:12 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicing: Tips for Choosing Safer Treatments
September 4, 2007 2:55 AM Many Americans Taking Medications Incorrectly, or Not at All: New Study
September 3, 2007 2:00 AM Tips for Avoiding Failed or Fraudulent Cosmetic Surgery
September 2, 2007 4:25 AM Growth Hormone Ineffective, Dangerous As Anti-aging Therapy: New Study
September 1, 2007 1:11 AM Addressing High Blood Pressure: Diet and Lifestyle Tips
August 29, 2007 4:21 AM Skincare Tips for Preventing, Treating Acne
August 28, 2007 1:03 AM Drugs for Stomach Acid May Cause Cognitive Decline: New Study
August 27, 2007 4:15 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 23, 2007 4:10 AM In-vitro Fertilization Increases Risk of Cerebral Palsy: New Study
August 11, 2007 2:53 AM Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Increases Birth Defect Risk: New Study
August 10, 2007 11:29 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 2, 2007 2:21 AM "Good Morning America" Host Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Tips for Successful Mammography
August 2, 2007 1:46 AM Hispanic Women Unaware of Heart Disease Risk: New Study
July 30, 2007 4:00 AM Oral Health Particularly Important For Women
July 29, 2007 4:36 AM Diagnostic Heart Imaging Scan Carries Cancer Risk
July 20, 2007 6:50 AM Young Female Smokers Face Higher Breast Cancer Risk: New Study
July 13, 2007 8:51 AM Reducing Risk Factors Has Cut Heart Disease: New Study
July 6, 2007 10:04 AM Summer Sun Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines
July 1, 2007 6:17 AM Breast Cancer Gene Linked to Father: New Study
June 27, 2007 3:03 PM FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
May 19, 2007 11:30 AM Updated Guidelines for Early Breast Cancer Detection
May 18, 2007 2:41 PM Heart Patients Taking Aspirin: Don't Take Ibuprofen Also
May 17, 2007 9:14 AM Finding Trustworthy Medical Information Online
March 18, 2007 4:02 PM Chest Compressions Without Mouth-To-Mouth Better For Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
February 13, 2007 2:12 PM Doctors and Drug Companies: Less Gifts, More Evidenced- Based Medicine
January 26, 2007 7:45 AM American Cancer Society Releases Guidelines On HPV Vaccine
January 2, 2007 4:25 PM Adult Immunization Guidelines Updated
December 30, 2006 6:41 PM Breast Cancer Myths Debunked: Better Mammography Available
December 21, 2006 3:46 PM Kidney Damage after Heart Bypass Surgery on the Rise
December 20, 2006 1:29 PM Back Surgery: Not Always Necessary
December 11, 2006 8:47 AM Antibiotics Reduce Pneumonia Mortality
December 7, 2006 10:09 AM Diabetes Increases Heart Disease Risk
December 3, 2006 12:56 PM Pregnant Women With Placental Infection Have Doubled Risk Of Recurrence
November 29, 2006 2:27 PM FDA Approves Marketing of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
November 19, 2006 5:26 PM Combination of Personality Traits Increases Risk For Heart Disease
November 18, 2006 10:04 AM Men Need Earlier Colonoscopies
November 17, 2006 9:02 AM Nurse Staffing Linked to Patient Death Rate
November 16, 2006 9:12 AM New CDC Guidelines Fall Short of "Search and Destroy"
November 9, 2006 8:50 AM Cutting Edge Diabetic Treatment: Physician's Dilemma
November 6, 2006 10:07 PM Pre-Diabetes: One In Six Americans Has It - And Most Are Unaware
November 5, 2006 9:16 PM Danish Study Offers Further Support for HPV Testing
November 3, 2006 10:57 PM Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Underdiagnosed and Undertreated in Smokers
November 1, 2006 1:26 PM Use of Stents to Prevent Stroke Questioned
October 26, 2006 10:17 PM Medical Induction of Labor Doubles Risk of Amniotic Fluid Embolism
October 12, 2006 2:21 PM National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 11, 2006 7:20 AM FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Access for Plan B for Women 18 and Older
October 9, 2006 4:26 PM Gastric Bypass Surgery: High Stakes and High Risks
October 5, 2006 11:07 AM Possible Mumps Cases at University of Virginia
September 19, 2006 8:12 AM Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs
September 11, 2006 2:01 PM Legal Battle Over New Medicaid Law
August 16, 2006 10:27 AM Informed Consent: A Patient's Right to Decide
August 14, 2006 9:26 PM 5 Lifesaving Health Tests Women Should Consider Having
August 9, 2006 9:11 PM ACOG Position on First-Trimester Screening Methods
August 8, 2006 8:59 PM Beyond the Baby Blues: New Mothers Require Early and Frequent Evaluation for Postpartum Depression
August 6, 2006 7:02 PM FDA: New Implantable Contraceptive Approved
July 26, 2006 9:41 PM Canned Tuna: Avoid if Pregnant?
July 10, 2006 6:19 PM Breast Cancer Screening, Prevention & Early Detection Support Resources
June 23, 2006 1:48 PM National HIV Testing Day: June 27, 2006
May 26, 2006 2:39 PM Episiotomy: Is That Cut or Tear During Childbirth Always Necessary?
April 18, 2006 1:52 PM Cancer Prevention and Early Detection: Seven Ways to Curb Cancer Risk
April 13, 2006 9:50 PM Silicone Breast Implants: Potentially Dangerous Levels of Platinum Found
April 11, 2006 1:46 PM Deaths Following Medical Abortion: April 10, 2006 Update
April 6, 2006 9:23 PM If You Have These Symptoms, Go to the Emergency Room, It Could Save Your Life
March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Deaths Following Administration of Medical Abortion
February 2, 2006 8:35 PM American Cancer Society Updates Guidelines
January 24, 2006 3:31 PM Foodborne Illness: Prevention through Education
December 13, 2005 4:42 PM New Initiative for Heart Attack Survivors
December 8, 2005 10:27 PM Rise in Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Coincides With Improved Survival
November 28, 2005 12:22 PM Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis Raise Pregnancy Risks
November 22, 2005 4:13 PM New Study Reports Effective First-Trimester Screening for Down Syndrome
November 14, 2005 9:15 PM Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Found Dangerous
September 27, 2005 6:47 PM Breast Cancer: Early Detection
September 27, 2005 3:41 PM VBAC: Trends and Continued Debate

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