Category Archives: Health Care

(MedPage Today) — The FDA has announced the recall of one lot of Hospira’s hydromorphone hydrochloride injection because of an overdose risk from potentially overfilled vials.

(MedPage Today) — The medical system is undeniably morphing into a more electronic one, but many clinicians are still not ready for it, according to current and former government officials.

(MedPage Today) — GAITHERSBURG, Md. — An FDA advisory committee has voted 17-0 to recommend approval of the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test. If approved, it will be the first over-the-counter home HIV test.

(MedPage Today) — A higher income and educational level for the head of a household is associated with a wide range of health improvements for children, according to the CDC’s annual report card on the nation’s health.

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The FDA has granted sunscreen manufacturers a 6-month extension to comply with new labeling rules in order to avoid having mislabeled sunscreens on the shelves this summer or a product shortage.

(MedPage Today) — The FDA approved more drugs more quickly than its counterparts in Europe and Canada, a new study shows.

(MedPage Today) — The CDC has lowered by half the danger threshold for lead levels in children’s blood, one of more than a dozen advisory committee recommendations that the agency has accepted in principle.

GSK to further expand its platform technology expertise with acquisition of chemical proteomics company

GSK issued the following statement in response to the BBC Panorama programme related to Corporation Tax payments in the UK and Luxembourg broadcast tonight, Monday 14 May 2012.

Eldorado will be directed under new leadership as of June 1, 2012. President Tom Castleberry will be retiring and his successor will be former EVP of Business Development, Sally Else.