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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

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Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. Always seek medical advice from your doctor and only buy your medicines from a pharmacist. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about it and notify the FAMHP !

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J&J Sues Baby Powder Researchers Over “Junk Litigation Opinions”

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Johnson & Johnson is turning the tables and launching its own lawsuits against several doctors who conducted studies on the company’s talc-based products. All of the doctors have provided testimony in lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, and the company said their research has been cited in lawsuits where they did not even testify.

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Cronobacter Sakazakii: The Bacteria Behind the Baby Formula Shortage

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Infection can occur when infants consume contaminated formula or other food products. If approved, state and local governments will need to adjust their reporting laws and processes for doctors to report cases to health departments, which will then forward reports to the CDC.

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Medical Science Liaison Jobs: Everything You Need to Know

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Their engagements may include organizing meetings with doctors and healthcare staff, contributing to panel discussions or presenting information to audiences. Implementing protocols to ensure safety and prevent contamination in their work environment.

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Chantix Recall: Pfizer Expands Withdrawal of Smoking Cessation Drug Over Carcinogen Concerns

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Related: Johnson & Johnson Pulls Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Over Benzene Contamination. The FDA has advised that patients taking recalled varenicline should continue taking their current medication until their pharmacist can offer a replacement or their doctor prescribes an alternate medication to treat the same condition.

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Health Highlights, Nov. 4, 2020

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One would let doctors prescribe marijuana for 22 different conditions, the other would do so only for terminally ill patients, CNN reported. ” Type 2 Diabetes Drug Metformin Recalled Due to Contamination with Carcinogen. This is the latest in several recalls of metformin due to potentially cancer-causing contaminants, CNN noted.

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Philips on designing innovation and cultivating partnerships – part one

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“You don’t want cross-contamination to occur. The way we designed the unit, air inlet comes in, in the passage while the outlet is on top of a patient’s bed, which means it is uniflow and, hence, cross-contamination is minimal.”