Tuesday 21 August 2018

FDA Extends EpiPen Expiration to Tackle Shortage

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EpiPens are still available in the U.S., but are in limited supply in certain areas due to factors such as supply disruptions and manufacturer issues, according to the FDA.



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Play Is Key to Kids' Health, US Pediatricians Say

Play is such a crucial way for kids to develop social and mental skills, head off stress and build a healthy bond with parents, doctors should write a prescription for it, says the author of a new study from the nation’s largest pediatricians group.



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Gut Enzyme Could Help Solve U.S. Blood Shortages

People with A, B and AB blood should receive donations that match their blood type, lest they suffer a severe and potentially fatal immune reaction. However, any of them can receive type O blood.



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New Lab Test Spots Heart Attack, Future Heart Risk

Currently, diagnosis of a heart attack requires multiple blood tests over several hours. Previous studies using cardiac troponin levels  alone to diagnose heart attacks have yielded mixed results on safety.



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