Tag: iab pharmaceuticals
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Users of recalled eye drops describe permanent vision problems after infections
CNN — Renee Martray of South Carolina has severe and permanent corneal scarring that leads to vision loss. She says it’s like trying to see through glasses dipped in oil. Nancy Montz from Ohio developed a corneal ulcer, spent three weeks in the hospital and lost vision in her left eye. Florida’s Carla Oliva developed […]
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Bacteria in recalled eye drops linked to cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs
CNN — A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs and one death. Global Pharma Healthcare’s Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, were first recalled in early February. In an […]
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FDA advisers vote to approve Paxlovid for the treatment of Covid-19 in high-risk adults
CNN — Advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted 16 to 1 on Thursday to support the full approval of Paxlovid, stating that the benefits outweigh any risks of the drug for treating mild to moderate Covid-19 in adults who have a are at high risk of serious illness, including hospitalization and death. […]