Transplant tragedy spurs system checks

Article Abstract:

The incident that occurred at Duke University Health System, Washington regarding the mismatch between patient blood type and donated organs causing the death of a teenager is reported. This issue has led the University to take its own measures of investigation for ensuring that all parties have accurate information about the blood type of the recipient and the donated organs.

HEALTH SERVICES, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, Blood Test Procedures, Blood, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., Tissue transplantation, Medical errors, Blood tests

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FDA intensifies attack on fake drugs

Article Abstract:

The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating new protection methods to prevent counterfeit drug distribution in the US.

Government expenditures, General services, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Economic policy

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Federal crackdown targets bogus drugs

Article Abstract:

Drug counterfeiting investigations by the US Food and Drug Administration are discussed.

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