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Show #32, October 2004

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New Injectable Facial Filler for HIV Patients

Software for Certain Medtronic Implanted Infusion Pumps Recalled

Caution on Use of Enteryx

Avoiding Deaths from Blood Transfusions

Avoiding Confusion with Broselow Tapes

Kaopectate Reformulation Causes Confusion

FDA Quick Quiz

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Show #31, September 2004

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Robotic-like Device Cleared for Coronary Bypass Surgery

Recall of Certain Boston Scientific Coronary Stents

Important Warnings in Antidepressant Drug Labeling

Recall of Arjo ALENTI Patient Lifts

Reducing the Danger of Injecting Long-Acting Penicillin IV

Preventing Fatal Tubing Misconnections

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Show #30, August 2004

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Taxotere Approved for Prostate Cancer

New Drug for Bone Marrow Disease

Precautions in Prescribing Crestor

Drug Interactions with Desyrel

Adverse Events from Infusing Local Anesthetics Directly into Wounds?

Recall of Certain Tecan Clinical Workstations

New Publication on Foodborne Illnesses

Caution on Programming Certain IV Pumps

Sodium Hyaluronate Mix-ups

New Bar Code Requirement for Drugs and Biologics

Warning Breast-Feeding Mothers about Domperidone

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Show #29, July 2004

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New Drug Approved for Parkinson's Hypomobility Episodes

Certain Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Infusion Sets Recalled

Warning on Using Cordis Biliary Stent in the Vascular System

Alert on Certain Children's Motrin Grape Chewable Tablets

New Risk Information on Zelnorm

Mix-ups between Brethine and Methergine

More About Hazards in Patient-Controlled Analgesia

Burns in MRI Patients Wearing Transdermal Patches

Avoiding Errors with Oncolytic Drugs

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Show #28, June 2004

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First Rapid Oral Fluid Test for HIV

New Parathyroid Drug

More Duragesic Patches Recalled

Warning about Hyperglycemia and Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs

Recall of Certain Vitek Gram Positive Sensitivity Cards

Avoiding Errors with Parenteral Nutrition

Advising Patients about Pregnancy Tests

Teaching Patients about Counterfeit Drugs

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Show #27, May 2004

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FDA Approves Two New Drugs for Colorectal Cancer

New Ventricular Assist Device for Children

More on Suicidality and Antidepressants

Recall of Faulty Patient Lifts

Recall of Certain Nasal Decongestants

Warning about ZYPREXA (olanzapine)

Caution on Neurological Damage from Absorbable Hemostatic Agents

Dangerous Mixups Between Opium Tincture and Paregoric

Teaching Patients to Use EPIPEN

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Show #26, April 2004

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New Drug for Mesothelioma

Warning on Counterfeit Contraceptive Patches

Recall of Certain DURAGESIC Patches

Severe Hepatotoxicity with VIRAMUNE (nevirapine)

False Positive Results with Ortho Hepatitis B Antibody Tests

Injections Into the Wrong Port of an Implantable Infusion Pump

FDA Campaign on Safe Use of Analgesics and Antipyretics

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Show #25, March 2004

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New Lab Test for Anthrax

New DNA-based Tests for Genetic Clotting Defects

Warning on Metabolic Acidosis with Topamax

Caution on Treating Infants with Tamiflu

Warning about Extreme Sleepiness with Permax

More on Dangerous Abbreviations

FDA Decision on Silicone Gel-filled Breast Implants

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Show #24, February 2004

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New Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Botulism IGIV Approved for Infants

Updated Safety Information for ARAVA (leflunomide)

Recall of Certain ComfortGel® Nasal Masks

Dosing Errors with Roxanol Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution

Caution in Using Rapid Invasive Aspergillus Test

Caution on Rapid Administration of IV Push Medications

Fatal Errors in Administering Intrathecal Contrast Media

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Show #23, January 2004

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Prussian Blue Approved to Treat Internal Radiation Contamination

Counterfeiting of PROLENE

Pediatric Antidepressants and Suicidality

Caution on Potential Fires with Sevoflurane for Inhalation

Drug Name Confusion: Keppra and Kaletra

Reporting Adverse Events from Vaccines

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Show #22, December 2003

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New Class of Antibiotics for Skin Infections

Memantine Approved for Alzheimer's Disease

Roche Diagnostics Recalls CoaguChek PT Test Strips

Caution on Blue Dye with Enteral Feeding

ORLAAM to be Discontinued

Store IV Bags in Their Overwraps

Fire Precautions with Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs

More on the Danger of Giving Sterile Water Intravenously

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Show #21, November 2003

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New Stair-Climbing Wheelchair

New Drug for Alpha -1 Protease Inhibitor Deficiency

Warning on Salmeterol for Asthma

Alert on IMOVAX Rabies Vaccine

Warning on Human Growth Hormone for Prader-Willi Syndrome

Warning for Risperdal

Drug Name Confusion: Purinethol® & Propylthiouracil

Children at Risk from Brightly Colored Pills

Cell Phones and Hearing Aids

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Show #20, October 2003

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New Test to Help Predict CHD

Photodynamic Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus Patients

New Recombinant Antihemophilic Factor

Update on Cochlear Implants and Meningitis

Drug Name Confusion: Zyprexa/Zyrtec/Zantac

Caution on Certain Triple Anti-Retroviral Therapy For HIV

More Dangerous Misconnections

FDA Quick Quiz

Warning on Treating Latent TB with Rifampin and Pyrazinamide

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Show #19, September 2003

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First Biologic for Allergy-Related Asthma

New Once-a-Day Protease Inhibitor for HIV

FDA Clears First Test for West Nile Virus

New Advice on Cypher Drug Eluting Stent

Caution on Glucose Testing in Neonates

New Medication Guide for Patients on Lariam

Two-channel Pump Mix-up

FDA Quick Quiz

FDA Approves Prilosec OTC to Treat Frequent Heartburn

New Trans Fatty Acid Information on Food Labels

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Show #18, August 2003

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First Intranasal Flu Vaccine

Rapid Test for Aspergillus Infection

Two New Cancer Drugs

Caution on Pediatric Use of Paxil

FDA Quick Quiz

Dangerous Misconnections Between BP Monitors and IV Ports

Patients with Reading Problems

New Consumer Brochure on Safe Medication Use

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Show #17, July 2003

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New Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent

New Breath Test for Asthma Patients

New Products to Treat Rare Diseases

Recall of Counterfeit Lipitor

Fatal Medication Errors with Temodar

Burns from Rotary Surgical Handpieces

Syringe Stoppers Linked to Amniocentesis Problem

Mix up Between TD and PPD

Updated FDA Websites

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Show #16, June 2003

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Expanded Use for HPV Test

FDA Approves First Drug in New Class of HIV Treatments

New Drug to Combat Nausea and Vomiting in Chemotherapy Patients

Urgent Market Withdrawal of GYNECARE INTERGEL Solution

Cracked Vials of Some Glucose Test Strips

Warning on Lindane for Scabies and Lice

New Cautions on Beta Interferons for MS

Proper Use of Fetal Pulse Oximeter

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Show #15, May 2003

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New Test to Rule Out Heart Attack

Update on Counterfeit Procrit

Alert on Certain Roche Diagnostics Glucose Test Strips

Drug Errors Caused by Abbreviations

Warning on I.V. Infusions of "Free Water"

FDA Proposes Bar Codes on Drugs, Blood, Vaccines

Antibiotic Resistance Information on Drug Labels

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Show #14, April 2003

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Approval of Prozac for Pediatric Use

New Immunosuppressive Treatment for Psoriasis

Home Use Glycated Hemoglobin Test for Diabetics

New Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis

Caution on Reprocessing Certain Olympus America GI Endoscopes

Incompatible Pacing Connectors

New Fact Sheet on Preventing Medical Errors in Children

Caution on Drug Names that End in “L”

FDA Quick Quiz

Caution on Fetal Ultrasound for Non-Medical Reasons

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Show #13, March 2003

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New Non-Stimulant ADHD Drug

New Pediatric Combination Vaccine

Rapid Group B Strep Test for Pregnant Women

Errors Using Transdermal Patches

Warning on Diathermy and Implanted Leads

Insulin Mixups

CDC Recommendations on Hand Hygiene

FDA Quick Quiz

New Labeling and Advice on Hormone Therapies for Postmenopausal Women

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Show #12, February 2003

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New Rapid HIV Test Kit

New Non-Surgical Female Sterilization Device

Counterfeiting of Procrit

Tri-State Hospital Supply Recalls Oral Swabs

New Warnings on Bextra Label

FDA Quick Quiz

Warning About Methotrexate Overdoses

West Nile Virus and Blood Safety

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Show #11, January 2003

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New Drugs to Treat Opiate Dependence in Doctor's Office

Alert on Injectable Drugs Prepared by Urgent Care Pharmacy

Lung Injuries from Blood Transfusions

Hospital Bed Safety

Drug Name Confusion: Taxotere and Taxol

Anesthetic Sprays and Methemoglobinemia

Warning about Decorative Contact Lenses

Advice on Buying Medical Products On Line

NIOSH shares “Lessons Learned” on Needlestick Prevention

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Show #10, November 2002

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New Drug for Chronic Hepatitis B

New Preservative-free Flu Vaccine Approved

New Drug for Women with Constipation-Predominant IBS

Drug Name Confusion: Serzone and Seroquel

Update on Cochlear Implants and Meningitis

Possible Risks Associated With IGIV

LASIK Eye Surgery Website

AED’s are Becoming More Visible in Public Places

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Show #9, October 2002

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FDA Approved Glucose Test for Children with Diabetes

New Use for Genetically Engineered Protein in Spine Surgery

Certain Gonorrhea Test Kits Recalled by Abbott Laboratories

Update on CryoLife tissue recall

Burns from Misuse of Forced-Air Warming Devices

Electromagnetic Interference with Medical Devices

New Liposuction Website

Updated CDC Guidelines on Prevention of Catheter-Related Infections

FDA Quick Quiz

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Show #8, September 2002

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Expanded Use for Defibrillators

Cochlear Implants and Meningitis

Recall of Cryolife Human Tissue Allografts

Annals of Internal Medicine Wrong-Patient Case Study

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Show #7, August 2002

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FDA Clears New Cholesterol Skin Test

FDA Clears Computer-Connected Glucose Meters

FDA Clears Device for Reducing Tonsil Size

Certain Pulmonetic Systems Ventilators Recalled

Liquid Chemical Germicide Residue Causes Burns

List of Sterilants and Disinfectants for Reusable Equipment Now Available

Hazards in Patient-Controlled Analgesia

New Safety Guidelines for MRI Facilities

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Show #6, July 2002

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FDA Approves Combination Cardioverter and Defibrillator for Heart Failure Patients

New Product for Treating Burn Scars

FDA Assesses Safety of DEHP Plasticizer

FDA Cites Drawbacks of Whole Body CT Scanning

Cell Phone Safety

FDA Launches a New Campaign about Diabetes

You Can Discuss Medical Device Issues with FDA

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Show #5, June 2002

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New Device for Bilateral Control of Parkinson Symptoms

Two New Devices to Treat Congenital Heart Defects

Problems After Vacuum-Assisted Childbirth

Misconnection of Tubes and Ports

Electrical Muscle Stimulators

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Show #4, May 2002

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FDA Approves Home Monitoring System for Pacemaker

Update on A & A Medical Recall

Alert on Implanted Neurostimulators and Diathermy

Warning on Using Nitrous Oxide After Intraocular Gas Injection

Avoiding Patient Injuries from Circumcision Clamps

Headline: Article on Preventing Ventilator Deaths and Injuries

Headline: Article on Campaign to Encourage Patients to "Speak Up"

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Show #3, April 2002

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New Wearable Defibrillator

New Wound Dressing for Burn Patients

Preventing Serious Injuries from Hemostasis Devices

Certain Olympus Bronchoscopes Recalled

Recall of Ob/Gyn and Surgical Products Manufactured by A&A; Medical/Rocket USA/Lifequest

Headline: Article on Preventing Asphyxiation from Aspirated Syringe Tip Caps

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Show #2, March 2002

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Camera Pill Cleared for Marketing

Skin Substitute for Diabetic Ulcers Approved

Pacemaker for Treating Congestive Heart Failure

FDA Public Health Notification: Reducing Radiation Risk from Computed Tomography for Pediatric and Small Adult Patients

More Gas Mix-Up Fatilities

Hip Implants Recalled Because of Potential Fracture Problem

Headline: Article on Physicians' Personal Experiences with Health Care System

Article: "Human Error in Perspective"

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Show #1, February 2002

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FDA Clears External Defibrillator For Use on Young Children

FDA Approves New Glucose Test for Adult Diabetics

New Device for Procedures on Diseased Bypass Grafts

Certain Baxter Dialyzers Recalled

Preventing Deaths and Serious Injuries From Medical Gas Mix-Ups

Patient Death Illustrates Importance of MRI Room Precautions

Safer Use of Central Venous Catheters

Article: "Ethical Issues in Whistleblowing"

FDA Looking for Experts to Advise Agency

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