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Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Affecting Medtronic Implantable Cardiac Devices, Programmers, and Home Monitors: FDA Safety Communication

Regarding cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified in a wireless telemetry technology used for communication between Medtronic’s implantable cardiac devices, clinic programmers, and home monitors.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/cybersecurity-vulnerabilities-affecting-medtronic-implantable-cardiac-devices-programmers-and-home

 
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Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT, Versacloz (clozapine): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Strengthens Warning That Untreated Constipation Can Lead to Serious Bowel Problems

FDA is strengthening an existing warning that constipation caused by the schizophrenia medicine clozapine (Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT, Versacloz, generics) can, uncommonly, progress to serious bowel complications. This can lead to hospitalization or even death if constipation is not diagnosed/treated.

http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/clozaril-fazaclo-odt-versacloz-clozapine-drug-safety-communication-fda-strengthens-warning-untreated

 
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Distributor Teleflex Recalls the Galemed Babi.Plus Pressure Relief Manifolds Due to Dislodged Valve

The Babi.Plus Pressure Relief Manifold is used as part of a breathing circuit to assist infant patients to breathe. This device is being recalled due to a dislodged valve resulting in loss of pressure in the system. Teleflex issued a Medical Device Recall Notice to affected customers.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/distributor-teleflex-recalls-galemed-babiplus-pressure-relief-manifolds-due-dislodged-valve

 
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Costa Rica sin casos sospechosos del nuevo coronavirus

Costa Rica sin casos sospechosos del nuevo coronavirus

Costa Rica sin casos sospechosos del nuevo coronavirusLunes 27 de enero, 2020. Las autoridades de Salud enfatizan a la población, que no se registra ningún caso de coronavirus en el país, asimismo, señalan que los centros de salud públicos

https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1534-costa-rica-sin-casos-sospechosos-del-nuevo-coronavirus

 
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Día Mundial contra la Lepra: 26 de enero “Estigma y Derechos Humanos de las personas afectadas por la lepra”

Día Mundial contra la Lepra: 26 de enero “Estigma y Derechos Humanos de las personas afectadas por la lepra”

Día Mundial contra la Lepra: 26 de enero “Estigma y Derechos Humanos de las personas afectadas por la lepra”Domingo 26 de enero, 2020. Con el lema, “Estigma y Derechos Humanos de las personas afectadas por la lepra” este domingo 25 de enero se conmemora el día Mundial contra la lepra.

https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1533-dia-mundial-contra-la-lepra-26-de-enero-estigma-y-derechos-humanos-de-las-personas-afectadas-por-la-lepra