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Former Gateshead hospital nurse 'put patients at risk' with medication errors

A former hospital nurse put patients at risk with a string of medication errors over eight months, a disciplinary panel has found. Dawn Mulherron showed a “lack of competence” with repeated mistakes at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. A Nursing …

Viatris Inc. and Biocon Biologics Receive Historic Approval for First Interchangeable Biosimilar Semglee® (insulin ...

PITTSBURGH and BENGALURU, India, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) and Biocon Biologics Ltd. (a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd.) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Semglee® (insulin …

Nurse retires after string of medication errors at Hurlford care home

A nurse with a "wealth of experience" has spoken of her sorrow relating to a catalogue of mistakes she made at an Ayrshire care home. Laura Mary Findlater made a series of errors while operating in a clinical lead nurse role at Torrance Lodge …

Are There Ways to Prevent Mississippi Medication Errors? - Germany Law Firm PLLC

With medication errors still resulting in injuries and deaths each year, this leaves many people wondering if anything is being done to deter these types of incidents. Some hospitals and other healthcare facilities have looked at and worked on ways to …

Perth nurse punished for medication errors at Lochee care home

A nurse who worked at a Dundee care home has been reprimanded after he made mistakes with patient medication. Mental health nurse Ewan Corral, from Perth, admitted giving a resident their medication at the wrong time, leading to an investigation by the …

Mayo Clinic named top hospital for sixth year in a row

For the sixth consecutive year, Mayo Clinic has been named the top hospital in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s annual ranking of the nation's top 20 Best Hospitals. As in the wake of past rankings, Mayo Clinic executives cite the sprawling …

Medication mistakes that can make you sick

Rest home complaints: Unexplained bruising, leg fractures, bad food and cockroaches

Most DHBs wouldn't name facilities that were subject to upheld complaints. Photo / 123rf.comInvestigations into rest home complaints have confirmed residents suffered festering wounds and unexplained bruising and leg fractures. Nearly 100 …

Medication errors in pets: How to lower the risk

You want to keep Fido or Fluffy safe, so when they need medication, it's important to ask questions and guard against dosing errors, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. "A number of the medication errors that occur in the treatment of …

New Law to Change CurrentCare to an Opt-Out Consent...

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island State General Assembly and the Governor’s office approved the consent model change for Rhode Island’s Health Information Exchange, CurrentCare, to an opt-out consent model. The legislation (2021-H6210A and 2021-S0495A) …

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impacts, Growth and Changing Dynamics to 2028 – NextGen ...

Market Research The electronic health record (EHR) market was valued at US$ 14,054.05 million in 2020 and is projected to reach US$ 20,318.02 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% during 2021–2028. EHRs are patient-centered and real- …

Harrisburg nursing home workers to strike for life-saving reform

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg caregivers from the Gardens at Blue Ridge will strike alongside nursing home workers from more than 20 different homes across the Commonwealth on Tuesday,  July 27. According to the group, more than 1,500 Pennsylvania …

'Back is killing, I stink of smoke, can't afford petrol & no-one knows my name'

Our Fair Care For All series is determined to expose the broken adult social care system. For the past two days we have focused on poverty pay. Today, we look at the physically and emotionally demanding job care workers do for some of Britain’s lowest …

NATIONAL REGISTRY OF DRUG BRAND NAMES

Way back in 2019, the Union Health Ministry had come out with a draft amendment to the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 to include a clause where a manufacturer or applicant intending to market a drug under a brand name should furnish an undertaking that …

Cut your risk of medication errors with these tips

One of the best ways to reduce your risk of a medication error is to take an active role in your own health care. Learn about the medications you take — including possible side effects. Never hesitate to ask questions or share concerns with your health …

Malpractice Case: Drug Mistakes Can Cause Serious Harm

Sometimes a danger warning can, quite literally, get in the way of patient safety. A 45-year-old man visited Dr CR, a colorectal surgeon, for complaints of irritation, pain, and difficulty cleansing his rectal area because of hemorrhoids and skin tags. A …

Pharmacists eligible to work in government hospitals

Hyderabad: Pharmacists are now eligible to work in state and central government hospitals, following the amendments in the Pharmacy Act by the Union ministry of health and family welfare. The ministry has carried out amendments and regulations called …

Dosed to near death: New study into paracetamol poisoning in NZ children

A common painkiller is sending a steady stream of New Zealand children to the liver transplant waiting list and now a new study is hoped to stem the tide. The Health Research Council, the Ministry of Health, and ACC have granted nearly $400,000 for the …

5 medication mistakes parents make

Many over-the-counter (OTC) medicines contain the same active ingredients for treating different health problems. So, if you are giving medicines for congestion and fever together, your kid will get double the recommended amount of the same active …

Award winning plastic surgeon, Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz, continues his ongoing humanitarian efforts

Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston who specializes in Liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift and body contouring procedures. HOUSTON, TX, USA, August 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz is well …

EnCorps Expands STEM Teaching Fellowship to New York City

After 12 years of success on the west coast, EnCorps will expand its STEM Teaching Fellowship to New York City, partnering with New York Academy of Sciences. NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The EnCorps STEM …

Fertilitycommunity.com Releases Findings about Comprehensive IVF Survey in New Blog Article

The platform is one of the most reputable resources for those seeking information about fertility clinics and the IVF process. PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, August 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fertilitycommunity.com is pleased to announce the release …

Celebrating 16 Years in Digital Same Day Dental Solutions

Dr. Jeffrey N. Suffoletta of Functional Aesthetic Dentistry Celebrates 16 years in digital same day dentistry and crowns! LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a pioneer and mentor of teaching others in the …

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Vaccination (01 August 2021)

Vaccines Received: 2,143,100 Total Vaccinations: 1,726,193 Total First Doses: 1,064,104 Total Second Doses: 662,089 Second Dose Uptake: 62.2% Proportion of Adults Fully Vaccinated: 2.4% Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.

Coronavirus - Ethiopia: COVID-19 Reported Cases in Ethiopia (01 August 2021)

Daily: Laboratory Test: 4,547 Cases: 200 Severe Cases: 240       New Deaths: 5         Recovery: 87 Total: Laboratory Test: 3,023,600 Active Cases: 12,586 Total Cases: 280,565 Total Deaths: 4,390          Total Recovery: 263,587     Total Vaccinated: 2,220 …

Coronavirus: Kenya has Received an Additional 410,000 Doses of AstraZeneca

Download logo Kenya has received an additional 410,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine in yet another boost to ongoing efforts to vaccinate its adult population. Speaking at JKIA after receiving the consignment, on behalf of Health CS Mutahi Kagwe, Health …

Coronavirus - Malawi: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (31 July 2021)

New Cases: 538 Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 52,347 Active Cases: 12,475 Total Recovered: 38,005 (312 New) Currently Admitted in Treatment Units: 399 (58 New) New Discharges from Treatment Units: 36 Total Test Conducted: 339,084 (2,592 New) Total Deaths: 1, …

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 Daily Info Update (31 July 2021)

Total Daily Tests: 1,076 Active Cases: 4,274 New Deaths: 8 New Confirmed Cases: 464 Recoveries: 20,918 (215 New) Total Deaths: 787 (CFR 3.0%) Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 25,979 Currently Admitted: 248 Total Vaccinated to Date Received 1st Dose: 38,326 …

Coronavirus - Ethiopia: COVID-19 Reported Cases in Ethiopia (31 July 2021)

Daily: Laboratory Test: 5,457 Cases: 341 Severe Cases: 223              New Deaths: 2                  Recovery: 67 Total: Laboratory Test: 3,019,053 Active Cases: 12,478 Total Cases: 280,365 Total Deaths: 4,385               Total Recovery: 263,500        …

Coronavirus - Zambia: COVID-19 Statistics Daily Status Update (01 August 2021)

477 new cases out of 6,014 tests (8% positivity); 870 recoveries; and 17 new deaths. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).

Coronavirus - Africa: Covid 19 Vaccines in Africa 31 July 2021

Some stats on COVID19 vaccine rollout in Africa! 82 million doses received 62 million doses administered 520 million doses expected via COVAX and AVAT by end 2021 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of WHO Regional Office for Africa.

Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: COVID-19 Daily Update (31 July 2021)

As at 31 July 2021, Zimbabwe had 108 860 confirmed cases, including 75 856 recoveries and 3 532 deaths. To date, a total of 1 645 599 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Child Care, …

Coronavirus - South Africa: Covid-19 Statistics for Republic of South Africa (31 July 2021)

A total of 56 243 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with  12 528 new cases, which represents a 22.3% positivity rate. A further 334 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 72 013 to date. Distributed by APO Group on …

Coronavirus - Somalia: COVID-19 Update (31 July 2021)

Cases Tested in the last 48 hours: 1,638 Positives: 45 Banadir: 32 Puntland: 12 Male: 25 Female: 20 Recovered: 35 Death: 2 Total Positive Cases: 15,403 Total Recovery: 7,533 Total Death: 811Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health & …

Nearly half of adults need a blood pressure log, and the Crystal Cut software department has made one – out of paper

ATHENS, ATTICA, GREECE, July 31, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When the managing director of Crystal Cut (also a software designer) saw his father write his blood pressure monitor readings on plain paper, he searched for a more effective solution. …

KLAIM Announces First of Its Kind Financing Solution For Medical Claims in the UAE

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 31, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KLAIM, a healthcare technology platform dedicated to making medical claim management simple and hassle-free, has just launched its new medical financing solution for the UAE …

Sir Hemp Co. CBD Oils to be in attendance all season at the West Palm Beach Farmers Market

West Palm Beach Farmers Market- Sir Hemp Co. Attendance Announcement. Local CBD hemp powerhouse announces attendance at the West Palm Beach Farmers Market. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, USA, July 31, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sir Hemp Co. will be in …

Coronavirus- South Africa: Concern about New COVID-19 Cases in KZN, W Cape

Download logo Although South Africa has reached and passed the peak of the third wave, there are provinces that are still on the upward trajectory particularly the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. “In other provinces such as North West, Free State and …

Coronavirus- South Africa: SA Ramps Up COVID-19 Inoculation

Download logo With the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccine batches in the coming days, South Africa will soon be able to vaccinate one million people in three days. Addressing the media on government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, acting Minister of …