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ICU Medical recalls potassium chloride IV bags over labeling snafu
After striking a pact to bolster intravenous solution supplies in the U.S. last year, California's ICU Medical has run into a ...
Nationwide drug recall: Injectables mislabeled, may result in overdose and death
Some IV drugs were labeled a lesser-dose than what the products actually contain. An overdose could be deadly to infants and those with underlying health conditions.
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ICU Medical recalls potassium chloride injection bags due to mislabeling error
ICU Medical has issued a voluntary recall of Potassium Chloride Injection 20 mEq, packaged in 100 mL bags, due to incorrect ...
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Why a simple salt swap could save millions from stroke
A new study reveals that switching to potassium-enriched salt substitutes can reduce stroke recurrence and mortality, offering hope for millions.
Potassium-enriched salt substitutes tied to lower stroke-related risks
Swapping salt for salt substitutes enriched with potassium could help lower the risk of recurrent stroke and death, a new ...
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What Happens to Your Body When Your Electrolytes Are Low
When you’re low, you may experience adverse symptoms like a headache, dehydration, or mental confusion. Here’s how to tell if ...
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Salt substitutes as a way to lower risk of death, stroke
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A simple change to salt may lower stroke risk
The study shows that a simple change—switching to a salt that contains some potassium—can help stroke survivors reduce their ...
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Salt Substitutes Cut Risk for Stroke Recurrence, Death
A simple switch of seasoning offers a cost-effective therapeutic option for survivors of stroke, according to a new analysis ...