Drugs used to treat depression linked to birth defects
SSRI is a term used to describe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and is used …
Electroshock therapy-new debate over an old treatment
Used to treat depression, and other mental illness electroshock therapy is effective and its users …
Study: many clinical trials fail to cite previous works
A study of studies…how many researchers fail to look at or consider other work on a similar subject, and how this flaws results and future treatments
Popular weight loss drug pulled due to cardiovascular risks
The popular weight loss drug Meridia will be leaving store shelves due to its risk of cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack.
Jury finds for plaintiff in Levaquin suit–J & J loses
A jury awarded $700,000 in damages to a plaintiff who claims Levaquin damaged both his Achilles tendons–one of thousands of suits against the drug giant
Johnson and Johnson announces more recalls, face court time
Tylenol maker Johnson and Johnson announces another major recall of Benadryl, Tylenol, and Sudafed after faulty manufacturing
Study: Genetics may play role in COPD
Duke University has found a gene variant that plays a major role in lung damage which could help identify those at risk for COPD.
Lawsuit could change pharmaceutical disclosure policies
The maker of Zicam battles in court for rights to conceal side effects that they call “insignificant” from investors and consumers.
Government sides with drug companies–overcharging Americans is okay
Government officials side with big pharma to block litigation from health care clinics across the country who have been overcharged for medications for the poor
Quality of drugs drops as pharmaceutical companies save pennies
With a dramatic increase in drug recalls, it leaves us to question if our drug supplies are really safe at all.
FDA changes warnings on cough medication
A common cough remedy–a tiny capsule resembling candy is facing new warnings after 31 overdoses and 5 deaths.
Fentanyl pain patches recalled by the FDA
The FDA and the manufacturer of Fentanyl are recalling 18 lots of the medication due to an increased risk for unsteady release of the drug.
Lipitor sees its fourth recall this year
The familiar musty odor has returned, prompting Pfizer to pull an additional 19,000 bottles of the popular cholesterol drug.
Darvon and Darvocet linked to heart problems and death
Drugs containing propoxyphene are being recalled due to their high risk of heart problems that can lead to stroke, heart attacks and even death.