Blog Posts in December, 2011
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 By Scott Distasio
According to Oregon health officials, an alarming number of pharmacists are confusing two very different prescription drugs. Over the last three months the drugs Trazadone, used to treat anxiety, ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2011 By Scott Distasio
A Miami man was admitted to the North Shore Medical Center's ICU after a dialysis session in July of 2010 when he experienced difficulty breathing. When he complained of an upset stomach, his ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2011 By Scott Distasio
Part of a doctor's job is making sure his or her patient is not given the wrong medicines . Doctors make sure their patients are not on prescriptions that will interact badly with one another. ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Scott Distasio
A new study shows four medication groups are responsible for two thirds of emergency hospitalizations for patients over 65. The New York Times reports the drugs are often prescribed, but difficult to ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2011 By Scott Distasio
October ended in tragedy for the family of six month old Amaan Ahmmad. The infant was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn for treatment of a fever. Emergency room doctors determined ...
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