Transfusion-Related Transmission of Yellow Fever Vaccine Virus -- California, 2009
This report provides the first serologic evidence for transmission of yellow fever vaccine virus through infected blood products. What preventive steps are needed?
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Despite Law, Drug Safety Still a Concern at FDA
Recent new powers have helped the U.S. Food and Drug Administration combat contaminated medications, counterfeit pills and other safety woes, but more work is needed to address lingering concerns about drug risks, FDA officials said on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information
FDA Announces New Boxed Warning for WinRho SDF
Reports of deaths from intravascular hemolysis after treatment with the immunoglobulin have prompted instructions for close monitoring for at least 8 hours after administration.
Medscape Medical News
Abdominal CT Rarely Identifies Hepatic Metastases From Uveal Melanoma
Abdominal CT scan seldom detects hepatic metastases from uveal melanoma and may not be indicated for screening, according to a report in the March Archives of Ophthalmology.
Reuters Health Information
American College of Cardiology (ACC) 59th Annual Scientific Session
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Medscape Cardiology