Capillary Blood Gas Sampling for Neonatal and Pediatric Patients
Ramaz Mitaishvili, MD1. PROCEDURE: Capillary sampling for blood gas analysis
FDA Warns About Injection Site Reactions With Naltrexone
Injectable, extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol, Cephalon), used for the treatment of alcohol dependence, has been linked to adverse injection-site reactions, some requiring surgery, according to a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory notice to healthcare professionals released yesterday.
World Health Organization Issues Safety Checklist for Surgical Teams
To improve surgical safety worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new safety checklist for surgical teams to use in operating rooms, according to a report regarding the Safe Surgery Saves Lives initiative, published online June 25 in The Lancet and also available on the WHO Web site. These WHO guidelines and checklist […]
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.
Desicion about Health Care
Any decision you make about your health care is important–including deciding whether to use acupuncture. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has developed this fact sheet to provide you with information on acupuncture. It includes frequently asked questions, issues to consider, and a list of sources for further information. Terms that are […]
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