As officials from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admitted recently they have seen an upsurge in the number of pharmaceuticals that have been linked to contamination and impurities, the developments have forced the agency to reexamine its regulations regarding drug safety. In most cases, the problems appear to stem from a combination …
Recently, stories have begun to emerge about diabetes patients driving to Canada in order to save money on insulin costs. The costs of the drug have been growing astronomically, putting a strain on the budgets of patients and forcing them to make hard choices. Since pharmaceutical companies have shown little inclination to control their own …
In February 2018, a local television station in Washington, D.C. conducted its own investigation which revealed that certain pet foods contained the same drug that is used for euthanasia. This prompted the Food and Drug Administration to initiate its own inquiry of the pet food makers. Even while under FDA scrutiny, one particular pet food …
Pacemakers are medical devices that require an electrical current to operate. This battery needs to be changed periodically in order to keep the pacemaker working properly. Pacemaker batteries generally last from seven to eight years (some can last as long as ten years), and there are definite risks if the battery ceases to work prematurely. …