Pepcid Gets Over-The-Counter Approval for Heartburn
FDA clears Pepcid to be sold without a prescription marking the first drug of its class approved for over the counter use to treat heartburn and ulcers. Pepcid reduces stomach acid production, unlike antacids, and follows FDA consideration of converting Tagamet to OTC status.
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Robber chokes to death on incriminating money in Buffalo
A robbery suspect collapsed in a patrol car an hour after capture and died from accidental asphyxiation caused by a choking on a $50 bill. The man had complained of asthma en route to hospital, where an autopsy confirmed the cause. Saab recalls total 26,470 cars for ABS, shift linkage issues, and idle problems across several 1990s models.
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IHS hires temporary doctors with misconduct risks
Congressional GAO findings allege lax IHS controls over private staffing firms supplying temporary physicians. IHS often fails to verify credentials or share problem findings, risking patient care on remote reservations. Recommendations push for credential checks, a doctor information exchange, and supplier accountability. Public Health Service agrees.
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