GMJ Briefs
Norovirus Cases Surge 70% Above Five-Year Average in England
Norovirus infections in England surge 70% above five-year average with widespread healthcare outbreaks. UK Health Security Agency surveillance shows sustained…
FDA Issues Urgent Recall of Medline Namic Star Manifolds Over Blood Clot Risk
FDA recalls Medline Namic Star manifolds due to risk of blood clot formation from device particulates.
Arrow International Recalls Dialysis Catheter Kits Over Defective Components
Arrow International has recalled dialysis catheter kits containing defective Merit Medical components, prompting healthcare facilities to immediately discontinue use and…
FDA Alert: Medline Issues Urgent Recall of Namic Star Off-Handle Manifolds Over Blood Clot Risk
FDA recalls Medline Namic Star manifolds due to risk of blood vessel blockage from particulate contamination.
Pre-pandemic heart health cut severe COVID-19 risk by nearly half, major study finds
New research shows adults with better pre-pandemic heart health had 50% lower risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. The study provides…
UN Aviation Agency Issues Safety Alert as Ebola Spreads in DRC and Uganda
UN urges airlines to enforce safety measures as deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC and Uganda.
UNICEF Scales Emergency Response as Ebola Outbreaks Threaten Children in DRC and Uganda
UNICEF has launched emergency response operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda following confirmed Ebola outbreaks. The…
Ebola Outbreak Response Underway in DRC and Uganda as CDC Coordinates Multi-Country Operations
CDC coordinates active Ebola outbreak response operations in DRC and Uganda with intensive updates over 48-hour period. Multi-country involvement suggests…