FDA Announces an Expansion of Medtronic Pump Recalls
Medtronic expands its FDA insulin pump recall.
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Sara is a credited writer, editor, contributor, and essayist, as well as a novelist and poet with more than two decades of experience in media arts. A seasoned publishing professional, she's worked for newspapers, magazines and book publishers in content digitization, editorial, acquisitions and intellectual property. Sara is a member of the International Association of Writers & Editors, has received numerous awards and has been an invited speaker at a Careers in Publishing & Authorship event at Michigan State University and a Reading and Writing Instructor at Sylvan Learning Center. She is also a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor and entrepreneur, holding an MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (graduating with a 4.2/4.0 GPA). Additionally, she is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, was on her local chapter's board, and a 2020 recipient of the Donald D. Davis scholarship recognizing social responsibility. Sara is certified in children's book writing, HTML coding and social media marketing. Her nine books can be found on Amazon.
The FDA Bans Lead Acetate from Hair Dye Products
The neurotoxin lead acetate has been banned from hair products.
Not Everyone is Pleased with the No Surprises Act
Providers see the act as yet another obstacle to collecting on unpaid medical bills.
Pharmacy Trial is Currently Underway in Cleveland
Some of the top pharmacy chains are at the center of an opioid trial this month in Cleveland.
Alzheimer’s Researchers Study the Brains of London Taxi Drivers
London researchers are studying cabbies’ brains to inform Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Cognitive Functioning is Improved by White Noise, Study Suggests
Study shows white noise can help with cognitive difficulties.
Fentanyl-laced Street Drugs Continue to Take Lives
Fentanyl is being added to street drugs at ever-increasing rates.
Medical Board Says Doc is Incompetent After Plaintiff Loses Suit
Iowa’s licensing board deems surgeon incompetent immediately after a patient’s suit is tossed.
McKinsey, FDA are Responsible for Disclosing & Considering Conflicts
McKinsey has consulted for the FDA and opioid drug companies simultaneously for years without reporting any conflicts of interest.
Schools are Experiencing Increasing Rates of Violence, Reports Show
With heightened uncertainty comes social isolation, as well as an increase in both mental health issues and violence.