In the past week, there have been reports of two compounding pharmacies recalling medications due to contamination issues. Following the fungal meningitis outbreak that killed more than 50 people last year due to contamination in a compounding...
More Patients Checking Online Doctor Reviews and Ratings
A new study finds that the rate of patients checking websites for doctor ratings and reviews has increased. The survey involved 2,100 people with 75 percent having awareness of these websites and 25 percent using them at some point in the past...
More Than 1 Million ER Visits Attributed to Trampoline Accidents
A new study shows that over the period of a decade, more than 1 million emergency room visits stemmed from trampoline accidents. The number of injuries increased from nearly 40,000 in 1991 to approximately 110,000 in 2004. But by 2011, the number...