Research In Action
Posts about medication safety
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June 8, 2021 in Research in action
Learn about new initiatives from CHOP's Poison Control Center to combat the opioid epidemic in children and teens.
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March 23, 2021 in Research in action
Poison Control Centers continue to answer inquiries related to unapproved, self-administered COVID-19 therapies that can be dangerous. Here's what to know.
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June 6, 2019 in Research in action
How to safely give medicine to children? Follow the 5 "Rs" of Medication Safety like nurses do: right drug, right dose, right time, right route, right person.
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May 14, 2019 in Research in action
The number of intentional drug poisonings among adolescents and young adults is growing at an alarming rate. Here's how to help families take preventive action.
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May 3, 2017 in Research in action
A study published in Pediatrics describes the epidemiology of opioid exposure among US children. CHOP's Patty Huang, MD analyzes the findings.
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April 13, 2016 in Research in action
Learn about a recent study examining the safety concerns of parents of children with a variety of disabilities and how healthcare providers can address these concerns.