New research shows reductions in adverse events for some hospital patients and no changes for others. Examples of adverse events include hospital-acquired infections, bedsores, drug reactions, and complications after undergoing surgery or other...
Phthalate Increase Seen in Children’s Products
The safety of phthalates – chemicals found in many types of plastics and other products (such as perfumes, building materials and nail polish) – have been in question for several years. In 2009, three types of phthalates were permanently...
Anti-Seizure Drug ONFI Linked to Possible Fatal Skin Reactions
Onfi, the brand name of clobazam, is a medication used to treat epileptic seizures in children ages 2 through adults. This drug can cause serious skin reactions known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN),...