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Breast Implants and Cancer: Recent Studies Investigate Possible Mechanisms Behind Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned that women with breast implants may be more likely to develop anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare form of blood cancer. Two studies published in the last year may help … Continue reading
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Side Effects Addressed at Medical Conference
A presenter at a recent medical conference reminded doctors to carefully consider the potentially life-changing side effects that may accompany the use of quinolone antibiotics, a class which includes fluoroquinolone drugs like Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox. “We prescribe a lot … Continue reading
Seattle Mom Claims Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold Remedy Caused Son’s Death
A Seattle mom who lost her 13-month-old son just three years ago now claims she knows what caused his death – a cold remedy marketed by Hyland’s Homeopathic. The same company recently came under fire for marketing teething tablets that … Continue reading
Proton Pump Inhibitors, Other Heartburn Drugs Linked to Recurrent C. Diff Infections
People who use proton pump inhibitors or other heartburn medications may be more likely to experience multiple Clostridium difficile infections. The authors of a study published this month in JAMA Internal Medicine are now suggesting that doctors re-evaluate the use of acid … Continue reading
Canadian Physiomesh Patients File Hernia Mesh Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed in Canada on behalf of patients who were allegedly harmed by Ethicon, Inc.’s Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh products. The hernia patches named in the complaint were pulled from the global market last year, … Continue reading
Breast Implant Surgeon Discusses Cancer Risk, Other Possible Side Effects
Just last week, federal heath regulators confirmed a link between breast implants and a rare type of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). However, cancer is just one of the potential complications patients should be aware of if they … Continue reading
Federal Invokana Lawsuits Move Forward in New Jersey, As Court Establishes Common Benefit and Expense Funds
Lawsuits alleging injury due to Invokana and Invokamet continue to mover forward in a multidistrict litigation now underway in the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. According to a Pretrial Order dated March 21st, the Court has now established … Continue reading
HeartStart MRx Recall Only Latest Issue Involving Philips Healthcare Defibrillators
Last month’s recall of nearly 50,000 HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators wasn’t the first time Philips Healthcare has faced scrutiny over its emergency cardiac defibrillators. In January, Bloomberg News reported that the company was in talks with the U.S. Department of Justice … Continue reading
Risperdal Study Investigates Correlation Between Dosage, Prolactin Related Symptoms
A recently-published study suggests that lowering the dose of Risperdal could lessen the severity of prolactin-related side effects, including gynecomastia. The research, which appeared last December in BMC Psychiatry, involved 374 schizophrenia patients randomly assigned to one of three groups: … Continue reading
Death After Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Prompts Australian Warning
Australian drug regulators issued a new warning this month, after a patient died following the administration of the Zostavax shingles vaccine. The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has reminded healthcare providers that Zostavax should not be used in immunocompromised patients … Continue reading
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