Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are using eye-tracking technology to help understand how nurses ...

Hospitals must start using smart intravenous (IV) infusion technology to its full potential if they are to prevent dangerous drug errors, University of Manchester researchers have found. Smart pumps, ...

Switching hospitalized patients from intravenous medications to pill forms of the same drugs could safely save millions of dollars a year, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. For their study ...

Purpose: The frequency of drug administration errors and incompatibilities between intravenous drugs before and after an intervention in an intensive care unit (ICU) is discussed. Methods: Critically ...

Credit: Hikma. The treatment is indicated for shorter-term use (5 days or less). Care should be taken when prescribing and preparing Combogesic IV so that dosing errors are avoided. Combogesic ® IV ...

The global IV equipment market is set to reach USD 23.92 billion by 2031, expanding from USD 17.82 billion in 2026, at a CAGR ...

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and, at times, results in major damage to your liver. The virus that causes it spreads through blood and other bodily fluids. If you ...

A research team has developed an intravenous (IV) needle that softens upon insertion, minimizing risk of damage to blood vessels and tissues. Once used, it remains soft even at room temperature, ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Controlled Release demonstrated a novel method for delivering anti-cancer drugs conjugated to modified cell-penetrating peptides across the blood-brain ...

Phlebitis and infiltration are complications due to intravenous (IV) therapy. They can cause swelling, pain, and changes in the skin around the IV insertion site. Treatment typically resolves symptoms ...

Colorectal cancer can be treated using treatments such as chemotherapy and targeted therapy. These medications can help reduce tumor size and manage symptoms. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer ...

Drug therapy is a complex process with numerous parameters modulating its success and safety. The selection of a drug and the definition of its dosage regimen, which must consider both disease and ...