A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has raised concerns over the use of drug eluting stents in patients with diabetes. The tiny mesh devices which are placed in arteries to keep blood flowing may increase the risk of death when compared with… Read More
Fosamax lawsuits are pending in courts across the country for users of the popular osteoporosis drug who have suffered serious jaw side effects. Recently Merck, the maker of Fosamax, announced that they have set aside nearly $50 million dollars to cover the initial defense costs associated… Read More
UPDATE 1/12/2009: Another peanut butter recall has been issued by King Nut Companies for large tubs of peanut butter distributed to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other food service institutions, which may be contaminated with salmonella. One week after the nationwide peanut butter recall of Peter… Read More
Botox is best known as a cosmetic injection people receive to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging. However, for some children with cerebral palsy, botox is now being used to treat symptoms of the disability by relieving uncontrollable muscle tightness which prevents normal function. (more…) Read More
According to the FDA, warning labels for ADHD drugs will be updated to indicate that medications such as Adderal, Strattera and Ritalin have side effects which could lead to heart problems. There have been reports of serious injuries, including sudden death, for children and adults who took… Read More
Problems continue to mount for Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the Ortho Evra patch used by millions of woman for birth control. Lawsuits are pending against the drug maker for failing to adequately warn that the patch increases the risk of blood clots, which could… Read More
UPDATE 1/12/2009: Another peanut butter recall has been issued by King Nut Companies for large tubs of peanut butter distributed to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other food service institutions, which may be contaminated with salmonella. Jars of Peter Pan peanut butter and Wal-mart brand peanut… Read More
A Ketek black box warning and restrictions on the use of the antibiotic were announced by the FDA as a result of serious side effects which could lead to liver damage or death. The announcement comes the same week as a U.S. House subcommittee is holding… Read More
A series of articles in next months New England Journal of Medicine involve the study of drug eluting stents. These devices have been the subject of concern recently following reports that they increase the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and death for patients who have… Read More
Trasylol (also known as aprotinin) is a heart bypass surgery injection which is given to reduce blood loss during the procedure. Last year the aprotinin injection was linked to an increased risk of kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes. A recent study adds to the concerns… Read More
