Byetta Linked to Acute Pancreatitis
Six new cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis have been reported in patients using exenatide injection (Byetta, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised healthcare professionals today.
Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event?
When I was in charge of the postmarketing drug safety program at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the early 1980s, 1 particular drug report became etched in my memory.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration Needed to Incorporate Genomics Into Clinical Care
Multidisciplinary collaboration is needed to incorporate genomics into clinical care, according to scientists who have launched a new initiative to investigate potential uses of genetic testing in primary care. Their commentary on the topic, published in the July 29 issue of Nature Genetics, addresses the gap between research on gene–disease associations and the use of […]
Quest Diagnostics and Google Empower Patients and Physicians to Share Diagnostic Test Results Online
MADISON, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Patients and physicians have a new way to share diagnostic laboratory data online, thanks to Quest Diagnostics and Google Health, a product launched today by Google. More than 100,000 physicians in the U.S. who use Quest Diagnostics' family of Care360(TM) connectivity products will be able to securely provide diagnostic […]
Have you been selected to participate in the Physician Practice Information survey?
The AMA and more than 70 other organizations are conducting a comprehensive multi-specialty survey of America’s physician practices. The results will be used to positively influence national decision makers to ensure accurate and fair representation for all physicians and patients, and to articulate the challenges of running a practice that provides expert patient care, while […]
Quest Diagnostics Announces Annual Shareholder’s Meeting Webcast
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, will conduct its annual meeting of shareholders on Friday, May 16th at 10:30 am ET.
Quest Diagnostics Is Named ‘Best Employer For Healthy Lifestyles’
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, announced today that the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), an association of more than 300 large U.S. employers, has presented its 2008 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Gold Award to the company for its HealthyQuest employee wellness program. In its […]
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Prescription Drugs Purchased Online
Yael WaknineThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and healthcare professionals of the risk for obtaining counterfeit drugs when purchasing prescription medications online, according to a news release.
Subject: FDA- MedWatch- Aprotinin Injection (marketed as Trasylol)
Subject: FDA- MedWatch- Aprotinin Injection (marketed as Trasylol)- Patient Enrollment In The Aprotinin Treatment Group Arm of BART Study Stopped MedWatch – The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program FDA informed healthcare professionals of the Data Safety Monitoring Board's recommendation to stop patient enrollment in the aprotinin treatment group arm of the Blood […]
Updated Warfarin (Coumadin) labeling includes new genetic information
FDA – MedWatch – Updated Warfarin (Coumadin) labeling includes new genetic information that may help providers improve initial dosing estimates of anticoagulant for individual patients
