Newswise — Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an independent risk factor for serious infection, even at very low levels of gastrointestinal inflammation. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg. IBD is an umbrella term for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, with a population prevalence of around 0.5%. The main types of […]
A spate of eyedrop warnings and recalls has caused confusion and worry about the safety of popular products used to relieve dry and irritated eyes. The Washington Post spoke to experts about the warnings and recalls, and what they mean for eyedrop safety. Here’s what they had to say. What to know
News Release – Department of Health issues safety alert warning for several over-the-counter eye drop products due to potential risk of eye infections Posted on Oct 31, 2023 in Latest Department News, Newsroom DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPHDIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE […]
EzriCare will face claims it failed to warn consumers about its products’ risks, particularly after U.S. officials linked its products to a bacterial outbreak. SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — The manufacturer of eyedrops recalled after users reported infections and even blindness must face the bulk of a lawsuit claiming its products are defective and had known […]
ByElyse Smith Tuesday, October 31, 2023 9:56PM HOUSTON, Texas — You’ve probably heard it before from your family or friends, to be careful in the cold so you don’t get sick. But is that true? Can cold temperatures alone actually make you sick? Tuesday afternoon, ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith spoke to Dr. Ashley Okotie-Eboh, a […]
Twenty-seven different types of over-the-counter eye drops carry a risk of infection that could lead to blindness, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Many people use eye drops to help treat certain eye issues, such as allergies, dryness, irritation and redness. Recent online search trends show that some people are wondering if the Food […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers against the use of 27 over-the-counter eyedrop products due to a risk of infection. You can see a full list of the products in the link above. “The FDA essentially put out a warning to a handful of drops,” […]
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use several over-the-counter eye drops that may be dangerous. The agency issued a statement Friday listing 26 products that should […]
The NIH infected 12 bats with a SARS-like coronavirus in 2018 The virus was shipped from Wuhan to an NIH lab in Montana READ MORE: Fauci warns he has nightmares about ‘next inevitable pandemic’ By Alexa Lardieri U.S. Deputy Health Editor Dailymail.Com Published: 16:20 EDT, 31 October 2023 | Updated: 17:47 EDT, 31 October 2023
If you rely on eye drops to get sweet relief from dryness or itchiness, you’ll definitely want to take a closer look into your medicine cabinet: U.S. health officials are now advising consumers to avoid a ton of different (and pretty popular) formulas over concerns of potential bacterial contamination. On Friday, the Food and Drug […]