Tracking Medical Error and Misdiagnosis
While studies have reported about the high number of deaths due to medical error and misdiagnosis in the U.S., how these numbers are calculated and whether they are correct is a matter of debate.
Expanding the Use of Telehealth and Virtual Care
Healthcare industry stakeholders are working to make telehealth and virtual care permanent delivery systems.
Pharmaceutical Market Withdrawals and Recalls: Expect the Unexpected
From minor violations to major safety concerns, sometimes medicines must be removed from the marketplace. Here’s the lowdown on how it’s handled.
Opioids, Recalls and Medical Error at the Forefront of Patient Safety
Today, the most pressing patient safety issues are the urgency of address the proliferation of both prescription and illicit drugs, the ability of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to monitor the safety of prescription medicines after they enter the market and the need to accurately track the number of deaths caused by medical mistakes.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: A Wealth of New Treatments Now in Clinical Testing
The shortcomings of AAT augmentation therapy for AATD are currently the targets of a diverse range of new investigational therapies.
Increased Demand for Specialty Pharmacies Due to Chronic Illnesses
As chronic diseases continue to rise, high-touch, personalized care improves patient access and adherence to life-changing medications.
Long COVID: Shedding Light on Other Viral Infections
The lingering effects of viral infections are not well-understood, but long COVID is helping shed light on the mysterious phenomenon, particularly in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Message for At-Risk Adults: Flu Vaccination Will Reduce Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Death
With influenza apparently returning with a vengeance this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is once again alerting the public that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection from and to minimize risk of severe symptoms and hospitalization for serious flu-related complications.
Myths & Facts: COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic is “officially over,” hospitalizations and deaths continue, many of which are due to the myths continuing to circulate about this deadly virus.
The Burden of Lyme Disease
Research into effective treatments for this complicated disease is elusive — and necessary.
