Popular Diabetes Medication Linked to Multiple Medical Complications
When Invokana was released in 2013 by Johnsons & Johnson, it was hailed by its manufacturers as the pinnacle of innovation in diabetes medication. Invokana aimed to treat low blood […]
Tainted FDA Advisory Panel Votes for Big Business and Disregards Women’s Safety
Safety issues stemming from the use of birth control pills containing drospirenone, such as Yaz and Yasmin, have been a concern for years. Studies conducted on the drugs have shown […]
Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Widely used among consumers of all ages, talcum powder is a popular product found in any drug store. However, the easily accessible product has many underlying health risks. Ranging from […]
Court Awards Plaintiff $417 Million in Johnson & Johnson Suit
Eva Echeverria had used Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder as part of her feminine hygiene routine since the age 11, unaware of the product’s link to ovarian cancer. Eventually, her […]
St. Jude Heart Implants Experience Fatal Battery Malfunction
In the United States, an estimated 800,000 people rely on implantable defibrillators to regulate their heart rhythm. However, when this life-saving device starts malfunctioning, the consequences can be fatal. This […]
New Bill Aimed to Amend Civil Law and Practice Rules
The New York State Senate recently approved a bill that would amend the New York Civil Law and Practice Rules (CPLR) in order to make the legal proceedings more objective […]
Warnings and Precautions for Invokana (Canagliflozin)
Invokana has now been associated with several amputations. As of May 2017, the FDA has sounded the alarm by adding warnings for this severe side effect. As observed in the Canagliflozin Cardiovascular […]
IVC Filter Moratorium: Less Is More
In the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Rita F. Redberg calls for a stop of the use of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters, due to the risks of […]
Popular Heartburn Medicine Linked to Increased Risk of Death
As a commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drug, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are meant to remedy heartburn and prevent the formation of ulcers in the stomach and esophagus. Common names […]
Republican Bill Slashes Rights of Medical Malpractice Victims
The severe consequences of medical errors have come with an enormous cost. The British Medical Journal reported that medical error is the third leading cause of deaths in the U.S., […]