Frostbite may have met its match. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite, the agency announced this week. The drug, iloprost (brand ...

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment for severe frostbite to reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation in adults. Iloprost injection, marketed under the ...

Feb. 14 (UPI) --The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first medication injection to treat severe frostbite. Aurlumyn, which has the active ingredient iloprost, reduces the risk of ...

This winter has had absolutely no chill. Hospitals across the country are reporting a surge in cold-related injuries — from slip-and-fall fractures to cardiac events from snow shoveling and frostbite.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The medical director at the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center says 70% of patients referred for frostbite injuries suffered during the bitter cold in January are now ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dangerous freezing weather has settled over Kentucky this week, with wind chills dipping as low as 10 degrees below zero Tuesday ...

DENVER — A powerful arctic cold front arrived in Colorado on Friday and will keep the state very cold until Wednesday. The temperature could be below freezing for at least 114 consecutive hours ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With so much new snow, there are plenty of outdoor activities ranging from sledding to shoveling. However, too much time outside without the proper clothing can lead to frostbite ...

The FDA has approved iloprost (Aurlumyn) for severe frostbite in adults, the agency announced on Wednesday. Part of the drug class of vasodilators, iloprost can prevent blood clotting and is indicated ...