Sedative Linked to Deaths in Patients With Prolonged Seizures
Patients treated for their prolonged seizures with the sedative propofol may be at high risk for complications and even death. New research presented at CHEST 2008, the 74th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), shows that the use of propofol as [...]

Drugs Warningsa must highlight risk of serious fungal Infections, among the fungal infection 240 patients reviewed over 40 died.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that the manufacturers of Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel, and Remicade must strengthen the existing warnings, in the Warnings and Precaution sections of the drugs’ prescribing information and Medication Guides, on [...]

If you did not already know it, a healthy diet is better for you than a not so healthy one, says this study.
A new study reported by HealthDay news finds that a diet ow in saturated fats and sugar and high in vegetables, fruits and whole grains translates into lower death rates from from heart [...]

FDA is requiring the manufacturers of conventional antipsychotic drugs to add a Boxed Warning and Warning to the drugs’ prescribing information about the risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis similar to the Boxed Warning and Warning added to the prescribing information of the atypical antipsychotic drugs in 2005
Considerations for Healthcare Professionals

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According to new research from the University of Minnesota disrupted rest and activity rhythms are associated with increased mortality rates among older men.
This is the first study to report strong associations between disturbed rest and activity rhythms and mortality rates in older men, who are still living in their homes (not institutionalized) – however, studies [...]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a public health advisory outlining new safety information, including revised product labeling about erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), the widely-used drugs Procrit, Epogen and Aranesp for the treatment of anemia.
According to the warning the widely used drugs can increase the risk of death and other serious problems in [...]

FDA has issued an alert for potential life threatening hazards of skin numbing products, also known as topical anesthetics for cosmetic procedures. Two women aged 22 and 25 years had seizures, fell into comas, and died from the toxic effects of the anesthetic drugs. These topical anesthetics contain anesthetic drugs such as lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, [...]