On Tuesday, the pacemaker manufacturer Guidant stated that it received a warning letter from the FDA, based on a previous agency inspection of a rhythm management facility in St. Paul, Minnesota. Since this inspection, Guidant has been required to provide monthly progressive updates, and has completed 90% of its commitments. The new letter, received by […]
Be Wary of Paxil
Paxil, an anti-depressant medication, is being asked for a change in label from the FDA. Paxil has been discovered to have a potentially serious effect on the developing fetus in women 1-3 months pregnant who take the drug. Women who take Paxil during the first 3 months of pregnancy have a 1.5 to 2 times […]
Companies Taking Advantage of Avian Flu
The FDA has identified nine companies that have tried to profit from the wide-spreading avian flu fear by marketing products, some said to be supplements, that “prevent avian flu”, “treats the avian flu”, “kills the virus”, or is “a natural virus sheild”. FDA commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach stated that “The use of unproven flu cures […]
Asbestos Bill Proven Unfair
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung, fatal in 100% of known cases. The one and only thing that can cause mesothelioma is asbestos poisoning. This not only affects workers who come in close contact with asbestos, but also can be passed to their families with ease. Asbestos residue in clothing can […]
Bextra: Stevens – Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Pfizer’s Bextra, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) works by reducing substances from the body that cause inflammation, pain, and fever. This drug is taken to alleviate these irritations from conditions such as osteoarthritis, adult rheumatoid arthritis, and painful menstruation. It sounds like a pretty typical painkiller, but there’s a problem… or two. Bextra has been […]
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