Radiation Overdoses Occuring Too Often
Radiation Overdoses Are More Common Than Some Might Think. The New York Times has published a disturbing article on radiation overdoses and their deadly consequences. Sadly, the Times investigation revealed that radiation overdoses are more common than some might think. The investigation uncovered 621 mistakes involving radiation … [Read more...]
No OTC Cold Meds for Kids Under Four
OTC Cold Meds Tied To Overdoses And Deaths. Manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) children's cold medicines warned today that the drugs should not be given to kids younger than four-years-old. The advice, announced by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on behalf of the industry, came less than a week after a Food & … [Read more...]
Investigation at Texas Hospital Heparin Overdose
Heparin Overdoses at Texas Hospital. Heparin overdoses were accidently administered to 17 premature babies at a Texas hospital, possibly playing a role in the death of one of them. The overdoses, which occurred at the Christus Spohn Hospital South in Corpus Christi, were discovered Sunday. While 16 of the babies are recovering … [Read more...]
New Phenomenon Linked to Overdoses of Zolbidem
Ambien May Cause Overdoses Of Zolbidem. News reports began to surface last week concerning a rather bizarre phenomenon referred to as “Ambien sleepwalking” in which people find themselves in a virtual “Twilight Zone” caused by overdoses of the sleep medication Ambien (zolbidem). Although the data came from a small case study of … [Read more...]
