FDA is alerting patients and health care professionals to five companies’ voluntary recalls of certain extended release (ER) metformin drugs. The agency recently announced it was in contact with five companies to recommend they voluntarily recall ER metformin because the agency’s testing showed N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above the acceptable intake limit in certain lots. N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is a […]
This Story was narrated by Urologist Walid Shahrour he said “I was operating on a patient to remove his kidney.The patient had had multiple surgeries in the past on his kidney and at this point was just a continuous source of infection- it no longer functioned. The patient wanted me to remove it. I removed […]
Eskbiochem came to media limelight following the public statement released by the FDA advising consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by company due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. FDA has identified 9 products manufactured by Eskbiochem which […]
Is Terfamex Good For Weight Loss? Terfamex (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is an amphetamine-like prescription medication used to suppress appetite. It can help weight loss by decreasing your hunger or making you feel full longer. The active ingredient (Phentermine) is also present in combination with topiramate for weight loss (Qsymia). Like other prescription weight-loss drugs, Terfamex is […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), equity is “the absence of avoidable or remediable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically or geographically.” Therefore, as the WHO notes, health inequities involve more than a lack of equal access to needed resources to maintain or improve health outcomes. They […]
Definition of Public Health Surveillance The World Health Organization (WHO) defines public health surveillance as the “continuous, systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of health-related data needed for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice. The term ‘surveillance’ is derived from the French word meaning ‘to watch over’ and, as applied to public health, […]
The German pharmaceutical industry consist of more than 640 companies, employing a workforce of 112,500. Pharmaceutical companies can be found in all parts of Germany, with higher concentrations around the cities of Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Munich. The legal framework for medicinal products in Germany mainly consists of: the Medicinal Products Act; the Ordinance […]
Piccan syrup is a teething remedy used for the relief of fever and pains as a result of teething in infants. Teething can be a time of great frustration for parents and caregivers, Piccan help soothe your little one during this potentially uncomfortable time. Teething usually starts around four to eight months with the lower […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to use certain hand sanitizer products because they may contain methanol, a toxic substance when absorbed through skin or ingested.Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide and alternative fuel source, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control. Significant exposure to methanol can result […]
According to the FDA ,Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling its 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product across its eight-state region due to the potential that it may be contaminated with Cyclospora. The potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention when Fresh Express – which manufactures the product – […]
