McALLEN, Texas – A hospital in Corpus Christi said Thursday that a mixing error that led to a blood thinner overdose in as many as 17 infants was caused by its ...

Americans have been repeatedly told that we have the safest medicines in the world. That's because the Food and Drug Administration has the reputation for policing our drug supply conscientiously. The ...

A new study has found that a pharmacist-directed anticoagulation service improves the way medication is managed for patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, a common but life-threatening ...

Over the past 40 years, major changes have occurred in the area of anticoagulation management. New strategies have been developed for older anticoagulants, older beliefs have been challenged, new ...

Anticoagulation service directed by a pharmacist ensures proper dosage for patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a common but life-threatening thromboembolic disorder. Anticoagulation ...

With the recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, experts are warning that new trade barriers could jeopardize the supply of heparin, an inexpensive and widely used anticoagulant critical for ...

A swine fever outbreak in China that has killed millions of pigs has led to a dwindling supply of a common blood thinner in the U.S., Bloomberg reports. The active ingredient in the anti-clotting drug ...

This leaflet answers some common questions about DBL Heparin Sodium Injection BP ampoule. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or ...

There are 2 sources to consider in determining whether a pharmacist would be covered for any errors and omissions, also known as negligence, when working in a pharmacy. The first is contract law and ...

Review the side-effects of Preservative-Free Heparin Lock Flush Solution as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking ...

DETROIT ¬– A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that a pharmacist-directed anticoagulation service improves the way medication is managed for patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a ...