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Gilead’s Truvada Donation Raises Suspicions of Patent Ploy
Gilead Sciences recently made news by promising to donate 2.5 million of bottles Truvada, one of the company’s blockbuster TDF-based HIV medications, to government efforts aimed at eradicating HIV and AIDS. While the Truvada donation would improve access among those … Continue reading
Aurobindo Hit with FDA Warning Letter After Valsartan Recalls
Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals, one of multiple generic drug makers to announce valsartan recalls over the past year, has received a Warning Letter from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for repeated violations at three plants in India. FDA Faults Aurobindo … Continue reading
FDA Petition Seeks Stronger Mental Health Warnings for Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is being pushed once again to strengthen side effect warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics, a class of drugs that includes Levaquin, Cipro, and Avelox. Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics and Suicide In a petition filed with the … Continue reading
Johnson & Johnson Faces New Punitive Damages Trial After $12 Million Talcum Powder Verdict
A California woman who blames a life-time of talcum powder use for causing her mesothelioma has been given a second chance at punitive damages, after a judge in Alameda County Superior Court denied Johnson & Johnson’s bid to delay that … Continue reading
Blood Pressure Drug Recall: Cancer-Causing Chemical Detected in More Losartan Tablets
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced yet another blood pressure drug recall, after tests detected a potentially cancer-causing chemical in losartan tablets manufactured by Macleods Pharmaceuticals. The June 26th recall involves 22 drug lots sold to retail … Continue reading
Austrian Parliament First in Europe to Approve Total Glyphosate Ban
Austria has become the first European country to approve a total ban on glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto Roundup. 3-Party Coalition Backed Glyphosate Ban The glyphosate ban passed the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, backed by an unusual … Continue reading
FDA Announces Class I IntraClude Device Recall Following Balloon Ruptures, Deaths
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class I recall for Edwards Lifesciences Corp’s IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion device. The IntraClude device recall follows nearly two-dozen reports of balloon ruptures, including three incidents in which patients died. What … Continue reading
Medtronic Insulin Pump Recall Announced After Hacking Risk Discovery
Medtronic, Inc. is recalling thousands of MiniMed Insulin Pumps, warning that the device’s software could be vulnerable to hackers. “Security researchers have identified potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to these insulin pumps. An unauthorized person with special technical skills and equipment … Continue reading
Bayer Stock Soars on Monsanto Roundup Settlement Hope
Bayer AG stock was up sharply last week, amid speculation that the German company is moving closer to a settlement that would resolve thousands of Monsanto Roundup lawsuits pending in courts throughout the United States. Bayer Stock Fell 40% After … Continue reading
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