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Product Safety Report: Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via Amazon (2610-0037)

Product Safety Report: Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via Amazon (2610-0037)

Medium Concern
📰 News reportOPSS
Oct 10, 2026
Medical devices (unspecified)📋 Other

MHRA publishes Field Safety Notices for 14 to 18 September 2026

The UK MHRA has listed medical device Field Safety Notices issued between 14 and 18 September 2026. The notices cover 11 manufacturers, including Abbott, Abiomed, GE Healthcare and Philips. The list does not describe the problem with any device or say whether patients were harmed.

Medium Concern
📰 News reportMHRA - Drug and Device Alerts
Oct 10, 2026
Nicotine e-cigarettes📋 Other

Review of 80 trials finds nicotine e-cigarettes outperform patches and gum for quitting smoking

A review of 80 clinical trials involving nearly 30,000 people found nicotine e-cigarettes helped more smokers quit than patches or gum. Researchers stress that regulated vapes are not risk-free.

Medium Concern
🔬 Peer-reviewedScience Daily – Health
Oct 10, 2026
Nova Biomedical StatStrip ketone test strips:📋 Other

Nova Biomedical StatStrip ketone test strips recalled for quality-control failures

Nova Biomedical recalled StatStrip ketone test strips after discovering quality-control failures in certain batches. People who use these strips to monitor blood ketone levels for diabetes or other conditions may get inaccurate results. If you use these strips, check your lot number against the recall list and contact your healthcare provider about alternatives.

Medium Concern
📰 News reportMHRA - Drug and Device Alerts
Oct 10, 2026
Loss of the X chromosome📋 Other🔥 Trending

Loss of X chromosome linked to reduced natural pregnancy chances

Women who lose one of their two X chromosomes as they age have a harder time getting pregnant naturally. This age-related genetic change happens to some women but doesn't affect everyone equally. If you're struggling to conceive later in life, this chromosomal shift could be one factor worth discussing with your doctor.

Medium Concern
📰 News reportMedical Xpress – Health
26May 13, 2026
[Articles] Efficacy and safety of cemdisiran siRNA in myasth📋 Other

Cemdisiran shows effectiveness and safety for treating myasthenia gravis in phase 3 trial

A new drug called cemdisiran showed promise in treating generalised myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. Given as a shot every three months, the treatment was effective and well tolerated in clinical trials. This could offer patients a more convenient option than current therapies that require frequent dosing.

Medium Concern
🔬 Peer-reviewedThe Lancet
22Apr 28, 2026

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