Health News
MRI For Low Back Pain? Think Again
Many people experience back pain at some point in their life. Knowing when to seek medical care and when to practice self-care can be very tricky.
Medicine Approved to Ease Painful Sex
Pain during sex can be a problem for the 32 million post-menopausal women across the United States. A new medicine could ease the pain.
Overcoming Overuse of Medical Practices
As rates of long-term disease and healthcare costs continue to soar in the United States, doctors and policymakers are looking for ways to boost health and lower costs. Cutting down on unneeded tests and treatments could help.
FDA Suspends Pediatric Clinical Trials of Sensipar After Report of Death
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stopped all pediatric clinical trials of Sensipar (cinacalcet hydrochloride) after the recent death of a 14-year-old patient in a trial.
Generics: Balancing Quality and Cost
Cheap cost may often equal cheap quality. But in the case of generic medicines, cheap cost may not mean anything at all about quality.
Medicine 2.0 May Reduce Medication Errors
Even the most experienced hospital workers can make mistakes. However, tech savvy hospitals that adopt the right equipment can help prevent medication mix-ups from happening.
Do You Really Need That Medical Test?
If someone has a nagging health concern, a verdict of "all clear" after a round of extensive blood tests or imaging studies should make them feel better, right? Maybe not.
Affymax, Takeda Recall of All Lots of Omontys Injection
Affymax, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today have decided to voluntarily recall all lots of OMONTYS® (peginesatide) Injection to the user level as a result of new post-marketing reports regarding serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life threatening or fatal.
What to Do About Kids' Ear Infections
Most parents are all too familiar with children developing ear infections. The trick is figuring out if it's a infection that requires antibiotics or if it's better to wait it out.
No Codeine for Kids
Children undergoing surgery to remove their tonsils or adenoids should not receive codeine afterward, says the FDA. The agency has issued a warning about codeine for kids.