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Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD: FDA Drug Safety Communication - FDA Requires Expanded Labeling about Weight Loss Risk in Patients Younger than 6 Years

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The FDA is revising the labeling of all extended-release stimulants indicated to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - including certain formulations of amphetamine and methylphenidate - to warn about the risk of weight loss and other adverse reactions (side effects) in patients yo

Transderm Scōp (Scopolamine Transdermal System): Drug Safety Communication - FDA Adds Warning About Serious Risk of Heat-Related Complications with Antinausea Patch

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The FDA is warning that the antinausea patch Transderm Scōp (scopolamine transdermal system) can increase body temperature and cause heat-related complications, resulting in hospitalization or even death in some cases. Most cases occurred in children 17 years and younger and in adults 60 years and o

Understanding the evidence for artificial intelligence in healthcare

Quality and Safety in Health Care Journal -

Scientific studies of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare have been the subject of intense criticism—both in research publications and in the media.1–3 Early validations of predictive algorithms are criticised for not having meaningful clinical impact, and AI tools that make mistakes or fail to show immediate improvement in health outcomes are heralded as the first snowflakes in the next AI winter (a period of decreased interest in AI research and development). Scientific evidence is the language of trust in healthcare, and peer-reviewed studies evaluating AI solutions are key to fostering adoption. There are over two dozen reporting guidelines for AI in medicine,4 and many other consensus statements and standards that offer recommendations for the publication of research about medical AI.5 Despite such guidance, the average frontline clinician still struggles in interpreting the results of an AI study to...

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