May 31st, 2012 tmccoy
by: Michael Werner, Esq. Bisphosphonates are approved to treat osteoporosis and other bone weakening disease. The drugs, which are taken by roughly 5 million people, are sold under a variety of brand names, including: Fosamax Actonel Aredia Bonefos Boniva Didronel Reclast Skelid Zometa There have been 128 cases of bisphosphonate-associated esophageal cancer reported to the [...]
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May 31st, 2012 tmccoy
by: Stephanie Herschaft, Esq. When pregnant women take antidepressants, their babies may be more likely to be born early or have a seizure soon after birth, according to a recently published large U.S. study. SSRI antidepressants include drugs sold under the names Paxil, Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, and Zoloft. SSRIs block the reabsorption (reuptake) of the [...]
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May 31st, 2012 tmccoy
by: Jonathan Macri, Esq. Those suffering from acne should be careful about the products they take to reduce their acne, as new research suggests they may lead to eye infections. A new study by the University of Tel Aviv’s School of Public Health has linked acne medications, such as Accutane or Roaccutane, to an increase [...]
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