Big news on the weight loss front, as the FDA has officially approved their second weight loss pill in less than a month, after a 10 year drought! But, you may want to proceed with caution! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the new weight loss pill Qsymia, formerly known as Qnexa, which combines [...]
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FDA May Require Heart Studies For Latest Weight Loss Drugs
As we’ve previously reported, the weight loss industry is on the edge of a break through with the latest obesity drugs that are scheduled to hit the market soon. They will be the first of their kind in over a decade, but they may not be ready just quite yet. The FDA may first require [...]
Birth defects: the basics
Did you know that about 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect? And that birth defects are one of the leading causes of infant deaths, accounting for more than 20% of all infant deaths. Is this a problem that needs to be addressed? Can at least some of these birth defects [...]
Wellbutrin and birth defects linked together after all
In 2007 there were several studies that came out with reports that Wellbutrin (bupropion), a drug used to frequently treat depression has been proven safe to take during pregnancy. However, according to new research, this may not be the case after all. And this leads one to wonder if they should’ve avoided this drug after [...]
FDA warns pregnant women: Depakote linked to dangerous birth defects
Babies born to mothers who took anti-seizure medication Depakote suffered the following birth defects: 1. spina bifidia; 2. hole in the heart; 3. cleft palate (the abnormal and lack of development in the mouth); 4. hypospadias (this birth defect consists of the abnormality within the opening of the urethra); 5. extra figures and toes; and 6. premature closing of a newborn baby’s skull will close prematurely. If you took Depakote during pregnancy and your child was born with a birth defect call us at 1-800-810-3457 now.
Medications used to treat high blood pressure inked to birth defects
Since 2006, our blood pressure medication injury lawyers have been investigating the link between common blood pressure medications called ACE inhibitors with certain severe birth defects. What are ACE Inhibitors? Angiotensin II is a very potent chemical that causes the muscles surrounding blood vessels to contract, thereby narrowing the vessels. The narrowing of the vessels [...]
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Medical Mattresses Pose Risk Of Infection And Contamination
The FDA warns that medical mattresses may not be as clean as once perceived. Routine checks on mattresses are advised as any rips, tears, or excessive wear alter the efficacy. The medical mattresses as well as the covers have an expected life depending on the manufacturer, which should not go unnoticed.
On Third Of Children Medications Are Only Tested On Adults Leading To Improper UseOne third of children medications are not tested on children, but rather adults. Thus, these drugs are approved for adult use. Companies base the dosages off the adult studies, increasing the risk for improper use.
Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Linked To AutismExpectant mothers who take the popular anti-epileptic drug valproate during pregnancy should be aware that there is an increased risk for their child developing autism compared with children of women who did not take the epilepsy drug, according to a recently published Danish study. Valproate is a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other [...]
Cough Syrup Responsible For Over 36 DeathsPakistani authorities are investigating allegations that cough syrup has killed at least three dozen people, a government official has announced, making this the second time in recent months that medicine is suspected of causing multiple deaths. The deaths from the cough syrup occurred in the eastern city of Gujranwala and nearby villages, said local official [...]
Merck Settles Vioxx Class-Action LawsuitIn almost a decade old battle, Merck & Co. Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri consumers over its prescription pain reliever Vioxx in a deal that could cost the drugmaker up to $220 million, lawyers for the consumers said. According to CNBC, the agreement announced on November [...]
Latest Medical Device Injury News
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Cause Soft Tissue Damage Says FDA
Hip joint deterioration can lead to pain, stiffness or difficulty walking. When these symptoms do not respond to conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, patients may be advised to undergo total hip replacement or hip resurfacing. As part of this treatment, they may receive a “metal-on-metal” hip implant in which the “ball and socket” of [...]
Ethicon Recalls Surgical StaplerThe FDA has announced a voluntary global recall of more than 157,000 Ethicon surgical staplers, due to problems with incomplete firing strokes that may cause faulty staple formation, potentially resulting in painful and severe internal complications for the patient. An Ethicon surgical stapler recall was first announced in August, after reports surfaced where surgeons experienced [...]
Another Device Maker Investigated By DOJEarlier this month, cardiovascular device maker Abiomed announced that the US Attorney’s Office was investigating the company’s marketing and labeling of the Impella 2.5 circulatory support device. According to Forbes, the announcement confirmed rumors that had been circulating for at least two weeks, though in the press release the company said it had just been [...]
A Medical Device Horror StoryCNNMoney describes the chilling details of the bone cement horror stories surrounding the medical device company Synthes. In 2009 the U.S. attorney in Philadelphia accused the medical device manufacturer of running illegal clinical trials — essentially, experimenting on humans. Between 2002 and 2004, Synthes tested a product called Norian XR, a cement that has a [...]
Non-FDA Approved Stryker Surgical Device Recall And AlertStryker 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 [...]
