Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled Potassium Chloride IV Bags
A nationwide recall of ICU Medical's potassium chloride IV bags (lot 1023172, expiring January 2026) is underway due to mislabeling: bags labeled as 10 mEq actually contain 20 mEq, posing a risk of overdose and death to millions of hospitalized patients annually.
Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled Potassium Chloride IV Bags
A nationwide recall of ICU Medical's potassium chloride IV bags (lot 1023172, expiring January 2026) is underway due to mislabeling: bags labeled as 10 mEq actually contain 20 mEq, posing a risk of overdose and death to millions of hospitalized patients annually.
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28% Bias Score
Matthew Perry's Death: A Hollywood Tragedy Investigated
Actor Matthew Perry, known for "Friends," died at 54 from a ketamine overdose; a new Peacock documentary, "Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy," investigates his death, revealing that three people involved have pleaded guilty, including his former assistant who delivered the fatal dose, and two other...
Matthew Perry's Death: A Hollywood Tragedy Investigated
Actor Matthew Perry, known for "Friends," died at 54 from a ketamine overdose; a new Peacock documentary, "Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy," investigates his death, revealing that three people involved have pleaded guilty, including his former assistant who delivered the fatal dose, and two other...
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44% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit: Similar Challenges, Uncertain Outcomes After 25 Years
A NSW drug summit, 25 years after a similar event, grapples with persistent issues of drug-related deaths (8.6 per 100,000), long wait times for treatment (1800+ weekly), and debates over decriminalization, mirroring past discussions while new funding is allocated.
NSW Drug Summit: Similar Challenges, Uncertain Outcomes After 25 Years
A NSW drug summit, 25 years after a similar event, grapples with persistent issues of drug-related deaths (8.6 per 100,000), long wait times for treatment (1800+ weekly), and debates over decriminalization, mirroring past discussions while new funding is allocated.
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52% Bias Score
Oban Drug Deaths Highlight Rural Scotland's Addiction Crisis
In Oban, Scotland, at least eight recent deaths, the youngest aged 26 and the oldest 48, are linked to drug misuse, highlighting the urgent need for improved addiction services in rural areas, as evidenced by the cases of James McMillan and Lisa McCuish.
Oban Drug Deaths Highlight Rural Scotland's Addiction Crisis
In Oban, Scotland, at least eight recent deaths, the youngest aged 26 and the oldest 48, are linked to drug misuse, highlighting the urgent need for improved addiction services in rural areas, as evidenced by the cases of James McMillan and Lisa McCuish.
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48% Bias Score
Paris Drug-Checking Service Sees 4400 Users in 2024, Highlighting Purity Concerns
Paris's Analyse Ton Prod' (ATP) drug-checking service saw a dramatic increase in users from 2126 in 2022 to 4400 in 2024, utilizing HPLC to analyze samples and identify highly concentrated drugs like 92% pure ketamine, highlighting a critical need for harm reduction measures.
Paris Drug-Checking Service Sees 4400 Users in 2024, Highlighting Purity Concerns
Paris's Analyse Ton Prod' (ATP) drug-checking service saw a dramatic increase in users from 2126 in 2022 to 4400 in 2024, utilizing HPLC to analyze samples and identify highly concentrated drugs like 92% pure ketamine, highlighting a critical need for harm reduction measures.
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40% Bias Score
Sacramento Fentanyl Deaths Plummet
Sacramento County sees a significant drop in fentanyl-related deaths, but officials remain vigilant as the crisis continues.
Sacramento Fentanyl Deaths Plummet
Sacramento County sees a significant drop in fentanyl-related deaths, but officials remain vigilant as the crisis continues.
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0% Bias Score