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High sodium intake contributes to chronic disease burden in the Caribbean
High sodium intake contributes to chronic disease burden in the Caribbean
Cristina Mitchell
12 Feb 2025
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WHO, St. Jude, PAHO launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines
WHO, St. Jude, PAHO launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines
Cristina Mitchell
11 Feb 2025
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PAHO warns of increased risk of dengue outbreaks due to circulation of DENV-3 in the Americas
PAHO warns of increased risk of dengue outbreaks due to circulation of DENV-3 in the Americas
Cristina Mitchell
10 Feb 2025
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Breathing Circuit Kit Recall: Sentec/Percussionaire Removes VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuits due to Venturi Component Malfunctions that May Reduce Pressure and Volume Flow
Phasitron Breathing Circuits support continuous ventilation. A malfunctioning venturi component in the circuit may cause reduced oxygen flow.
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Arterial Catheter Recall: Medline Industries, LP, Removes Integrated Arterial Catheters due to Excess Material at Catheter Hub that May Detach
Medline Integrated Arterial Catheters continuously monitor blood pressure. Excess material on the catheter hub that may detach and enter the patient.
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Early Alert: Atherectomy Catheter System Issue from Bard Peripheral Vascular
This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program
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Countries of the Americas to have access to the HPV9 vaccine through the PAHO Revolving Fund from mid-2025
Countries of the Americas to have access to the HPV9 vaccine through the PAHO Revolving Fund from mid-2025
Cristina Mitchell
5 Feb 2025
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FDA Alerts Patients of Potential to Miss Critical Safety Alerts Due to Phone Settings When Using Smartphone-Compatible Diabetes Devices
FDA Alerts Patients of Potential to Miss Critical Safety Alerts Due to Phone Settings When Using Smartphone-Compatible Diabetes Devices
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-alerts-patients-potential-miss-critical-safety-alerts-due-phone-settings-when-using-smartphone
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Continuous Ventilator Correction: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Issues Correction for Life2000 Ventilator due to a nonconforming battery charger, which triggers a battery alarm and renders the ventilator inoperable
Baxter Healthcare is recalling the Life2000 Ventilator System by correction, due to a defective battery charger making the ventilator inoperable.
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FDA Alerts Patients to Regularly Check Diabetes-Related Smartphone Device Alert Settings, Especially Following Phone Hardware or Software Changes
The FDA is alerting users of diabetes-related medical devices that smartphones connected to diabetes devices may fail to send critical safety alerts.
