Archive for May 10th, 2012

Reusable Grocery Bags Could Make You Sick

Filed May 10th, 2012 tmccoy

by: Jonathan Macri, Esq. Watch out when you think you’re doing the right thing by helping the environment…you might get sick as a result. The Oregon Health and Science University have released some research stating that individuals who reused grocery bags in an effort to help the environment may have contracted viruses from the bags [...]

FDA Cautions on Long Term Use of Popular Osteoporosis Drugs

Filed May 10th, 2012 tmccoy

According to recent research from the Food and Drug Administration, bone strengthening drugs such as Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel and other bisphosphonates, which are used to treat osteopenia, osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and Paget’s disease, may have little long term benefit. The findings suggest that taking the drugs for more than 3-5 years may not be [...]

Canadian Doctors, Patients Cautioned About Metal-on Metal Hip Troubles

Filed May 10th, 2012 tmccoy

Health Canada, the agency charged with regulating medical products in Canada, has issued advice on managing patients with metal-on-metal hip implants. In addition, the department is alerting patients of the trouble signs associated with their metal-on-metal hip implant. The Health Canada statement was issued as the reports of problems with the metal-on-metal hip implant continue [...]

FDA Warns MS Patients About Experimental Treatment After Reports of Paralysis, Fatalities

Filed May 10th, 2012 tmccoy

The FDA is warning MS Patients about the dangers of an experimental treatment that props open internal veins in the neck and chest, because it can cause death or serious injury. According to the FDA, at least 2 people died from the procedure, which uses stents or balloon angioplasties to widen veins that connect the [...]

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