Food and Drug Administration Warns EpiPens May Be Defective

The FDA is a federal agency that has the responsibility for protecting and promoting public health. The agency regulates medical devices, drugs, and other healthcare products. EpiPen is the brand name for a medical device (an auto-injectable device) used to deliver epinephrine to patients. It’s generally used when people have allergic reactions. On March 24,…

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The Dangers of Infant Inclined Sleepers

Inclined sleepers were at one time lauded as the answer to help infants sleep better at night. These products were sold in the millions and parents loved them. The design and development of the product followed the theory that an inclined angle of sleep for infants would help them sleep much better. This angle of…

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NJ Construction Company Altor Inc. Paid $442,000 in Fines to OSHA

Construction workers have hazardous jobs by definition. They’re working with dangerous power tools, sharp hand tools, and heavy materials and equipment. They also have to trust that others working around them know what they’re doing, and take proper safety precautions. Construction companies work under contracts, many of which have clauses dealing with penalties for delays.…

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Does Your Hospital Perform Enough of These High-Risk Surgeries to Be “Good” at Them?

It is a generally accepted principle that the more you practice something the more you improve your performance. The same can be said for surgeons, and according to a new study by healthcare quality advocates LeapFrog, many hospitals fail to comply with the LeapFrog Group’s minimum volume standards for eight high-risk surgeries. The LeapFrog Group’s…

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