Tag: Patient Safety
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FDA Warns Dr. Goodenowe Health Center Founder Over Supplement Study Safety Concerns
FDA Issues Warning Over Supplement Trial Conduct The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a formal warning to the founder of the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center, based in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The regulatory action follows an investigation into a recent clinical trial of the center’s dietary supplements, with authorities asserting that participant…
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Biochemist from Essendon Accused in Dubai Clinic Scandal Using a Pseudonym
Overview of the Case An emerging case has drawn international attention after a biochemist with ties to Essendon was accused of opening a clinic in Dubai using a pseudonym. The allegations, which have surfaced in regulatory and law-enforcement channels, raise questions about professional conduct, patient safety, and the due diligence required when跨-border medical services are…
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Glasgow hospital infections probe widens to seven deaths
Overview of the probe Scotland’s independent prosecution and deaths investigation service has announced that it is examining seven deaths for possible connections to the hospital environment at Glasgow’s largest hospital. The development marks a significant expansion of scrutiny around patient safety and hospital-acquired infections, a concern that has prompted calls for greater transparency and accountability…
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Seven Deaths Under Review: Glasgow Hospital Infections Probe Expands
Overview of the Investigation Scotland’s independent prosecution service and the deaths investigation division have expanded their inquiry into seven deaths that may be linked to the hospital environment at Glasgow’s largest hospital. The case, which began with a focus on a single patient, Molly Cuddihy, has now grown to a broader examination of infection control…
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Seven deaths probed for links to Glasgow hospital infections: what this means for patients and oversight
Overview: Seven deaths under investigation for possible hospital-linked infections Scotland’s independent probe into hospital deaths has expanded to examine seven cases suspected of a connection to the hospital environment at Glasgow’s largest medical facility. The ongoing inquiry, led by the Independent Public Prosecution and Deaths Investigation Service (IPPDIS), aims to determine whether infections acquired within…
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Aftercare Failures? The Tragic Aftermath of a Young Man’s Overdose Following Hospital Discharge
Overview: a young life lost after a brief hospital stay A 26-year-old man from Leek died eight days after being discharged from Harplands Hospital following a mental health crisis. He was sent home with a week’s supply of prescription medication. The case raises urgent questions about discharge planning, medication management, and the support available to…
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MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps
New MHRA guidance helps the public navigate mental health apps The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published new guidance aimed at helping people choose and use mental health apps and other digital tools more safely. Released in collaboration with NHS England, the guidance is part of free online resources designed to improve…
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MHRA Publishes New Guidance to Help People Choose Mental Health Apps and Digital Tools
New guidance from MHRA aims to help people navigate mental health apps and digital tools In a move designed to empower patients and caregivers, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published fresh guidance for individuals using mental health apps and related digital tools. Released on 27 January as part of a broader…
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MHRA Publishes New Guidance for Using Mental Health Apps
New MHRA guidance aims to steer safer use of mental health apps The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today published fresh guidance designed to help the public navigate mental health apps and other digital health tools. Created in partnership with NHS England as part of a series of free online resources, the…
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Oamaru Hospital Saline Overdose Prompts Apology to Family
Background of the case An elderly woman, aged 93, died while receiving care at Oamaru Hospital. The case has raised serious questions about clinical decision-making and medication administration in the facility. Officials from the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) have started an inquiry into the events leading up to her death, focusing particularly on the…