Boy, 6, Dies After Rare Condition Spikes 108-Degree Fever
A 6-year-old Florida boy died from malignant hyperthermia.
Fox News, July 23, 2010
Safety Alert: Slim-30 Herb Supplement: Undeclared Drug Ingredient
FDA lab analysis of Slim-30 Herb Supplement was found to contain undeclared N-Desmethyl Sibutramine and traces of Sibutramine. This product poses a threat to consumers because Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.
FDA.gov, July 19, 2010
More Communication Means Better Comprehension
Patients who speak with a healthcare provider for 15 to 30 minutes during the informed consent process gain a better understanding of the surgical procedure that they are about to undergo, according to a recent study.
OutpatientSurgery.net, July 13, 2010
Reassurance Doesn't Reassure Young Patients
Distractions and diversions may be more effective than reassuring words when it comes to calming a pediatric patient's preprocedure nerves, say researchers.
OutpatientSurgery.net, June 29, 2010
Five Health Shopping Web Sites Worth Watching
"Shopping for a car, vacation, or home is much easier online than simply comparing two surgeons...We asked Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, a health economist at Think-Health, to recommend a few different sites that are free to the public."
Forbes.com, June 16, 2010
Patients Have Misconceptions and High Levels of Anxiety About General Anesthesia
EurekAlert!, May 20, 2010
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