June 25, 2008Beware of Bug Bites and Stings Beware of Bug Bites and Stings
Ticks, mosquitoes, and bees--here are tips for preventing and treating bug bites and stings. Recalls and Safety Alerts: Neupro Patches Recalled Schwarz Pharma recalled Neupro (rotigotine) transdermal patches at the end of April 2008. These patches are used to treat early stage Parkinson's disease. The problem is that rotigotine, the active ingredient, may crystallize in the patch. If th... Patients Are Asking: Getting the Most Out of Blood Glucose Meters Keeping glucose levels under control can help people with diabetes feel better and also lower the risk of blindness, kidney disease, and nerve damage. Very high or very low blood sugar can have serious consequences. Although blood glucose meter... Atrium Initiates Voluntary Recall Action Regarding HYDRAGLIDE Brand Heparin-Coated Thoracic Drainage Catheters used for Autotransfusion during Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery (May 12) Atrium Medical Corporation today announced that it is initiating a voluntary and precautionary recall of selected lots of HYDRAGLIDE Brand Heparin-Coated Thoracic Drainage Catheters. Limited lots of Atrium heparin-coated Hydraglide Thoracic Catheters were manufactured with heparin found to have been contaminated with oversulfated chondroitin sulfate. Lake Country Lamb Feed Voluntary Recall (June 6) The Land O'Lakes Purina Feed plant in Fremont, Neb., has initiated a limited voluntary recall of two lamb feed products due to higher than acceptable levels of copper. Contaminated Nipple Cream FDA is warning nursing mothers not to buy or use Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream because it contains potentially harmful ingredients. Radiology and Children: Extra Care Required Image Gently, a campaign launched this year, aims to raise awareness about opportunities to lower the radiation dose during the medical imaging of children. Warning on Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes FDA is alerting consumers in New Mexico and Texas that a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes. # posted by Network @ 8:00 AM
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