Energy drinks have been one of the latest fads in beverage options for the last few years, but are they safe? Are there any side effects from the extra bit of energy one may get from consuming such a drink? These answers and more are being questioned by federal regulators as they investigate what appears …
As one teenager seeks justice, the Risperdal battle continues this week as sales representatives testify that the company’s top officials did in fact know and even encourage their employees to promote the drug for uses not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One former Janssen Pharmaceuticals sales representative, who was promoted because of …
Abbott was marketing its anti-seizure drug Depakote off-label uses for schizophrenia and even migraines. Now they owe the US government $700 million dollars, as a federal judge approved a $1.6 billion settlement between the manufacturer and the U.S. Department of Justice. (MORE: Patients Not Aware When Drugs Are Prescribed For “Off-Label” Use) In May 2012 Abbott …
A study published in Neurology revealed that individuals who use common antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) could have a heightened risk of suffering a stroke. A team of investigators looked at past studies to analyze the connection between antidepressant use and stroke. Evidence from 16 studies was pooled, with over 500,000 total participants included. Overall antidepressant users …
Twenty lives have now been lost due to a meningitis outbreak that is sweeping our nation. Now members of Congress are investigating whether federal regulators did enough to prevent this tragedy. Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee are questioning whether federal regulators did enough to prevent the major outbreak of meningitis Nine lawmakers wrote …
Valium and Xanax Increase Risk of Dementia Popular anti-anxiety drugs Valium and Xanax are linked with an increased risk of dementia in seniors, according to new research. Patients over the age of 65 who start taking the drugs known as benzodiazepines, and also used to treat insomnia, have a 50% increased chance of developing dementia …
Stryker Neptune Waste Management System is the subject of a recent FDA recall and safety alert. The non-FDA approved device can cause bleeding as well as soft tissue, muscle and vital organ damage. The Stryker Neptune Waste Management System is used during surgical procedures to collect fluid waste from the patient. The Neptune 2 Ultra …
Mold contamination caused Hospira to initiate a voluntary recall of one of their injections, adding to the list of manufacturing problems at the company. Hospira is recalling Lactated Ringer and 5% Dextrose Injection products. What Is Lactated Ringer And 5% Dextrose Injection Products? Lactated Ringer’s solution is basically a blood replacement. So the common consumer will not …
Zimmer’s hip replacement manufacturing troubles are the focus of a September 19, 2012 FDA warning to the beleaguered company. The FDA cited Zimmer’s Trilogy Acetabular System hip replacement devices manufacturing process and testing at a Ponce, Puerto Rico facility. The FDA warning letter followed FDA inspection of the plant in June. Lack Of Testing Evidently …
One company in the race to be the first to produce an all-oral regimen for Hepatitis C has experienced a major setback as they have had to suspend a study due to a serious safety issue. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has suspended its study of a drug intended to treat hepatitis C after a patient suffered …