QLT announces encouraging Phase II data from core study of Punctal Plug Drug Delivery System Oct 28, 2008
We plan to continue to investigate additional doses to see if efficacy may be further enhanced. " "The Latanoprost Punctal Plug Delivery System represents one of the most exciting exploratory programs addressing the unmet medical need of poor compliance and adherence patterns to treatment regimens seen in glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients," said Lou Cantor, MD, Director, Glaucoma Service, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and a QLT Clinical Advisory Board... (Canada Newswire)
Sublingual Immunotherapy May 22, 2008
He reports having itchy eyes and an itchy nose, lacrimation, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion during the summer months. In previous years, he tried various antihistamines. (New England Journal of Medicine)
American Health Packaging Announces a Recall of Approximately 1,400 Units of Heparin Sodium Vial Products as Part of Broader Baxter Recall Mar 22, 2008
This recall was initiated due to the Baxter Healthcares recall which stated, "voluntary recall of Heparin Sodium Injection to include all lots of single and multi-dose vial products, due to an increase in reports of adverse patient reactions including abdominal pain, burning sensation, chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, drug ineffectiveness, dyspepsia, dyspnia, erythema, flushing, headache, hyperhidrosis, hypoesthesia, hypotension, including profound and refractory hypotension, increased... (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Formaldehyde exposure over years time may cause problems Mar 7, 2008
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), which is a part of the Department of Health and Safety, "Low-dose acute exposure can result in headache, rhinitis, and dyspnea; higher doses may cause severe mucous membrane irritation, burning, and lacrimation, and lower respiratory effects such as bronchitis, pulmonary edema, or pneumonia. Sensitive individuals may experience asthma and dermatitis, even at very low doses. Formaldehyde vapors are slightly heavier than... (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
