Tag: medical safety
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Home Fetal Monitors Still Sold Online Despite Australia Ban
Why home fetal monitors surged in popularity For many expectant families, a quick read on the baby’s heartbeat offers reassurance between checkups. Home fetal monitors, marketed as personal tools to monitor fetal wellbeing, surged in popularity as a convenient, at-home option. They promised peace of mind, especially for first-time parents navigating the emotional tides of…
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Health Patches: Do They Really Treat Stress, Skin, and Libido?
What are health patches and how are they supposed to work? Health patches are thin, adhesive pads applied to the skin that release active ingredients over time. They’re marketed for a range of benefits—from reducing stress and improving mood to clearing skin blemishes and boosting libido. The basic idea is simple: a steady, controlled dose…
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What’s Behind Methylene Blue Hype on TikTok? A Closer Look at the Wellness Craze
Introduction: A Pixel-Perfect Trend with a Storied Past From its origins as a textile dye in the 19th century to its controversial status in wellness circles today, methylene blue has found a curious new audience on social media platforms like TikTok. Short videos document everything from tongue staining to bold claims about brain protection, longevity,…
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Irish Doctor Dies in Manchester Hospital After Wrong Drug
Overview of the case A Galway-born doctor who had spent more than four decades in Britain died in a Manchester hospital in February after he was given the wrong medication for a chest infection, a coroner has concluded. The tragedy has prompted calls for transparency and a renewed focus on safety protocols within hospitals to…