Patient Safety EducationInfo Center

Surgery for Myasthenia Gravis
Surgery to remove the thymus gland may help patients with myasthenia gravis, a new study found.
FDA Issues New E-Cig Rules
New e-cigarette regulations include rules to prevent minors from vaping.
Kids and Chemical Eye Burns
Adults aren't the only ones who have to watch out for chemical eye burns. In fact, these burns may occur more often in young children, according to a new study.
Not All Protein Created Equal
Eating more plant protein and less animal protein may lower your risk of dying, a new study found.
Sitting All Day? Set Aside an Hour
An hour of exercise each day may be enough to counter the ill health effects of sitting for eight hours or more, a new study found.
FDA Warns About Hair Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about certain hair cleansing products.
The Harms of Teen Vaping
Teens who wouldn't have started smoking in the first place may now be using electronic cigarettes, a new study found.
Shedding Light on Popular Sunscreens
Some popular sunscreen brands may not adhere to sun safety guidelines laid out by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), a new study found.
Your Parents, Cholesterol and Your Heart
Genetically inherited high cholesterol may up your risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study found.
Depression Might Affect COPD Rx Adherence
Depression may decrease adherence to medications for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study found.