Training could reduce risk of medication errors

When Ohio residents visit a hospital or doctor, they are relying on a professional’s judgment. While prescription medication can be an important part of restoring health and treating illness, medication errors can also be a common cause of patient injuries. Because prescription medicines can have serious side effects or interactions with other medicine, it is…

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FDA warns of a battery-depletion problem in some pacemakers

Early May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning about a battery-depletion problem in some Medtronic pacemakers. Although no recall was issued, the FDA warns patients who use certain models of Medtronic pacemakers to be watchful for signs of a low battery. How are some pacemakers malfunctioning? The batteries in some Medtronic…

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Survey: Lewy body dementia often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s

Lewy body dementia can be confused with the dementia that results from Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, a recent survey from the Lewy Body Dementia Association found that 80% of participants with LBD were misdiagnosed as having Alzheimer’s. These patients had to see an average of three doctors before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Ohio residents may…

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