On Third Of Children Medications Are Only Tested On Adults Leading To Improper Use
One 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 Autism
Expectant mothers who take the popular anti-epileptic drug valproate during pregnancy should be aware that there …
Mirena Recall 2012
The Mirena device is an intrauterine form of birth control that is recommended for women …
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits – Who Is At Fault?
For some women a pelvic transvaginal mesh product has been a god sent. To be …
Mirena IUD Birth Control Problems
Mirena is a type of intrauterine device that helps prevent pregnancy for up to five …
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 …
Cough Syrup Responsible For Over 36 Deaths
Pakistani authorities are investigating allegations that cough syrup has killed at least three dozen people, …
Merck Settles Vioxx Class-Action Lawsuit
In almost a decade old battle, Merck & Co. Inc. has agreed to settle a …
Certain Antidepressants May Raise Lung Risk in Newborns
Antidepressant usage by pregnant women has been a controversial subject for quite some time. Once …
Pradaxa Is Linked To Bleeding Death, So Why Is It Still On Market?
A recent article written by The New York Times addresses an issue that we have …
Journal Refuses To Retract Controversial Paxil Study
The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry says they refuse to retract …
Yasmin Blood Clot Lawsuits Now Pending In Switzerland and France
Allegations that Bayer’s birth control pill Yasmin caused blood clots in young women are now pending in …
Digoxin Increases Risk Of Death
Experts are questioning the widespread use of Digoxin for atrial fibrillation (AF), in the wake …
Levaquin Damages Reduced on Appeal
Johnson & Johnson has won a partial court victory in its long-running battle over the …