New, Updated Guidelines for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care

The first updated guidelines for specialized epilepsy centers in a decade reflect a shift toward addressing patients’ overall well-being, including recommendations for genetic testing and counseling, mental health screening, and greater attention to special-needs populations.  The guidelines — the first from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) in a decade — describe the …

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‘Tip of a Billion-Dollar Claims Iceberg’: What We Heard This Week

“This is just the tip of a billion-dollar claims iceberg as there are hundreds of U.S. clinics that have fraudulently billed Medicare for these birth tissue products to treat pain.” — Chris Centeno, MD, who manages a network of interventional orthopedic clinics, on birth-tissue product companies promoting their products for unapproved indications. “Doctors aren’t …

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Children’s Nightgowns Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations; Imported by Stripe and Stare

Name of Product: Children’s nightgowns Hazard: The recalled children’s nightgowns violate the federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Recall Date: February 01, 2024 Recall Details Description: This recall involves Stripe & Stare branded children’s 95% modal and 5% spandex blended nightgowns. The nightgowns are long-sleeved and …

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Box Components Recalls BMX Race Bicycle Stems Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product: BMX Race Box One Bicycle Stems Hazard: The stems’ faceplate can crack and break, loosening the handlebars, and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash. Recall Date: February 01, 2024 Recall Details Description: This recall involves BMX Race Box One Oversized …

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Snap Recalls Lithium-Ion Battery Sold for Pixy Flying Cameras Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product: Lithium-ion battery sold for Pixy Flying Cameras Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the camera can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Recall Date: February 01, 2024 Recall Details Description: This recall involves the rechargeable lithium-ion battery sold with the pocket-sized Pixy Flying Camera. The battery was sold separately and paired with the …

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Huihuang Trading Recalls Fishing Games Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard, Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Recalled Fishing Game (front of box) Recalled Fishing Game (back of box) Recalled Fishing Game (top of box) Recalled Fishing Game Name of Product: Fishing Games Hazard: The fishing game does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal toy regulation because it contains one or more magnets that fit within CPSC’s small …

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SRAM Recalls Shift Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled SRAM Apex AXS shift brake lever Recalled SRAM Rival eTap AXS shift brake lever Recalled SRAM Red eTap AXS shift brake lever Recalled SRAM Force eTap AXS shift brake lever Recalled SRAM Force eTap AXS shift brake lever Name of Product: Shift Brake levers Hazard: The clamp bolt on the brake lever can …

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