Search results for "Kidney disease"
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https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/practicerx.htm
1 Jul 2008
Warnings issued for antiepileptics, bowel prep, efalizumab
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2009
Ketorolac, Liposyn recalled for particulate contamination
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2010
Proteinuria predicts mortality in kidney patients
Proteinuria predicts mortality in kidney patients Federal government expands mental health parity coverage
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/1.htm
9 Feb 2010
Hip fractures increase mortality five- to eightfold, more so in men
Hip fractures increase mortality five- to eightfold, more so in men
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/1.htm
16 Mar 2010
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabetics
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabeticsBisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/1.htm
30 Mar 2010
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
Albumin-creatinine ratio in morning urine is most predictive
FDA panel divided on rosiglitazoneCoumadin samples recalledLeflunomide gets new boxed warning
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/5.htm
20 Jul 2010
Peritoneal dialysis offers same outcomes as hemodialysis, but is rarely used
CMS releases new Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction SurveyCMS distributing 2009 eRx Program incentive payments
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/6.htm
5 Oct 2010
Warning about contrast agents, reviews under way on Stalevo
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2010