Health News
Surgery May Not Improve Torn Meniscus
Surgery to repair a torn meniscus is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries around the world. But new research questions whether the surgery is needed as much as it is performed.
Sterile Surgical Packs Recalled Due to Defect
On June 3rd, 2014 Customed, Inc. initiated a recall of sterile convenience surgical packs.
FDA Approves New Rx for Osteoarthritis Pain
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a global specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing the science of analgesia, announced today the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ZORVOLEX® (diclofenac) capsules, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), for the management of osteoarthritis pain.
Chicken Caesar Salad Kits Recalled Due to Possible Foodborne Illness
APPA Fine Foods, a Corona, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 92,657 pounds of fully cooked chicken Caesar salad kit products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes ( Lm ) contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Nestlé Issues Lean Cuisine Recall Due to Undeclared Shrimp
Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a business unit of Nestlé USA, is initiating the voluntary recall of a limited quantity of LEAN CUISINE® Culinary Collection Chicken with Peanut Sauce/UPC code 13800 10154 because it may contain undeclared shrimp.
Same-Day Urology Surgeries Associated With Higher Death Rate
Many surgeries for the male and female urinary tract and male reproductive organs no longer require a hospital stay. A trend toward more same-day procedures, however, may lead to deadly complications.
FDA Approves New Rx to Treat a Form of Gaucher Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cerdelga (eliglustat) for the long-term treatment of adult patients with the Type 1 form of Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder.
Heart, Lung Impacts of Anesthesia Trumped Cognitive Concern
Surgery can be a nerve-wracking process for patients. Many are concerned about potential side effects of the medicines used to numb pain and put them out for the procedure.
nSpired Natural Foods Recalls Products for Salmonella Risk
nSpired Natural Foods, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of some of its nut-based products.
Officials Unsure of Spray Sunscreen Safety
Health officials strongly recommend sunscreen use — especially in scorching summer conditions. But they're not yet so sure about spray sunscreens.