Search results for "Dizziness"
Searching for signs of eating disorders
Internists are often the first clinicians to see signs of an eating disorder, with the rapid or extreme changes in weight apparent both in person and from the history recorded in a patient's chart. But primary care clinicians may sometimes be afraid to ask about it because they are unsure how to handle what they might learn.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/eating.htm
1 Feb 2013
Warnings about topical antiseptics, nuclear stress test agents
This regulatory update covers label and packaging changes to over-the-counter topical antiseptic products due to infection risk and approval of the first generic versions of rabeprazole sodium for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2014
Weight-loss drug and at-home HIV test approved
This regulatory update covers approval of lorcaserin HCl for chronic weight management, as well as a new at-home mouth swab test for HIV 1 and 2.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2012
FDA warns about clarithromycin in heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/fda-warns-about-clarithromycin-in-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2018
Cardiac risks of testosterone, saxagliptin under investigation
This regulatory update covers an FDA review of the risk of stroke, heart attack and death in men taking testosterone products, as well as a possible increase in heart failure associated with saxagliptin.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2014
Risks seen with anemia, asthma drugs; insulin syringes recalled
Warnings, recalls and updates from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2010
Expanded approval on rivaroxaban, reassurance on dabigatran
This regulatory update covers an expanded indication for rivaroxaban and an announcement that bleeding rates do not appear to be higher with dabigatran than with warfarin.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2013
New CBC test, implant for apnea approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/new-cbc-test-implant-for-apnea-approved.htm
1 Jan 2018
New warnings on acetaminophen, ketoconazole
This regulatory update covers a rare but serious skin reaction for acetaminophen, as well as new limits on ketoconazole due to risks of liver injury.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2013
Generic atorvastatin, middle-of-the-night zolpidem approved
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2012