Health News
Finding the Virus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed marketing of the first test for the preliminary identification of norovirus , the virus responsible for the majority of cases of stomach flu.
Aligning Electronic Health Records with Healthcare Reform
To speed implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) system in Canada, e-health policy must be closely aligned with the major strategic direction of health care reform.
More Unwanted Stuff from the Peanut Gallery
New York State Acting Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers to undeclared peanuts in Dry Fruit “Kachori” , packaged and distributed by Maya Overseas Food Inc.
A Partnership to Improve Public Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Georgetown University Medical Center ( GUMC ) today announced a new partnership to stimulate innovation in regulatory science, ethics, education and training.
The Path of Least Accidents
In the United States, many engineers discourage building bicycle paths separated from roads, saying that they are more dangerous for bikers than riding in the street. However, new research suggests otherwise.
To Stretch or Not to Stretch: That is the Question
A new study from Montgomery Orthopedics of 2,729 runners who run 10 miles or more per week finds stretching before a run neither prevents nor causes injury.
Warfarin Sodium Tablets Recall Expands
Upsher-Smith Laboratories is expanding its recall of Jantoven ® Warfarin Sodium tablets.
A Kinked Cannula
Roche Insulin Delivery Systems announced today that it is notifying its customers and healthcare professionals about the recall of the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set.
Don't Count Out Carbs Entirely
Carbohydrates may get a bad rap, especially in relation to weight gain, but truth is they offer some vital health benefits.
Don't Get Hooked on This Fish
Pacific American Fish Co, Inc. of Vernon, California is recalling SHI306 Shishamo 4L 5PC ( 23-28G ) Wild, Pack 4/ 20TR , Lots 202885-2 & 201011-3, Master Carton information.