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Last week an FDA alert was issued regarding problems associated with use of RF ablation devices to treat individuals with lung tumors.  There have been a number of deaths associated with the use of radio frequency (RF) devices during lung tumor ablation, and the FDA advised healthcare professionals to use… Read more.

The FDA announced this week that they are strengthening the warnings about certain epilepsy drug side effects which could lead to severe skin reactions, especially for those with Asian ancestry.  Carbamazepin, which is sold as a generic and under the brand names Carbatrol, Tegretol and Equetro, has been associated with… Read more.

A new study released yesterday raises further concerns about Avandia heart risks, especially among older diabetics. Canadian researchers found that when compared with other treatments for type 2 diabetes, seniors using Avandia face a substantially higher risk of heart attacks, congestive heart failure and death. >>INFORMATION: Avandia Heart Attack Risk … Read more.

Intra-articular infusion pain pumps used following some arthroscopic shoulder surgeries are often referred to as a “pain ball” or “pain relief ball”.  These devices are used to deliver medication directly to the shoulder joint to ease post-surgical pain.  However, recent studies have suggested that use of such pain management systems… Read more.

On November 29, 2007, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a list of 54 nursing homes classified as some of the worst in the United States.  The homes come from 34 different states (including Washington, D.C.) >>RELATED POST: Worst Nursing Homes in America Alabama Eastview Health Care Center,… Read more.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have released a report identifying the worst nursing homes in America.  Fifty four nursing homes from 34 different states were identified as the worst facilities out of 120 homes designated as a “special focus facility.”  Poor performance reviews and violations of safety… Read more.

Although cosmetic surgery is an optional procedure, it is still a complex operation which could involve serious complications.  However, some people do not consider the risks of cosmetic surgery malpractice before going “under the knife” and fail to make simple steps to check the qualifications and credentials of the doctor… Read more.

Medtronic, Inc. has acknowledged that they are the subject of multiple federal investigations regarding their marketing practices and the recent Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead recall.  The Senate Finance Committee and the Justice Department have both asked the company for information as part of investigations of wrongdoing.  They also face thousands… Read more.

The FDA warned today that children should not use certain bed wetting nasal sprays due to a risk that side effects of the drug could cause seizures or death.  Desmopressin, which is often prescribed to control urination in children during the night, is no longer approved as a nasal spray… Read more.

Injuries caused by hospital medication mistakes have increased substantially over the past decade, and many of these unfortunate errors may have been avoided with proper care, training and supervision.  Just like doctors can make a medical mistake by failing to exercise reasonable care, nurses and hospital workers can also make… Read more.