A new study shows that despite some medical devices’ approval for use in children, most aren't tested on them. Those that do may limit testing on pediatric patients.
This is in spite of efforts to increase studies on children. In 2007,...
Safety Warnings Issued for Heartmate II Implantable Devices after Deaths
Safety warnings are being issued on Heartmate II pump devices after the deaths of four patients. The manufacturer, Thoratec Corp., reports that the deaths occurred while attempting to switch to a backup system controller, which monitors...
The Dangers of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Millions of people in the U.S. take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Popular brands include Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. These drugs treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in which the stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus. This...