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DOJ Takes Over Stent Whistleblower Lawsuit

A recent study revealed that less than half of all Americans with stable heart disease should receive guideline-recommended medicines before undergoing angioplasty with coronary stent—a procedure also known as percutaneous coronary intervention or PCI. The ProPublica study suggested that the rush by many physicians to use stents could be the result of heavy financial influence […]

Study Raises Questions About Heart Devices

A new meta-analysis by a physician research team from University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, reveals that certain pacemakers implanted in heart failure patients were of no help to 40 percent of those implanted, said Science Daily. The report appears in the Archives of Internal Medicine. “These […]

Do Financial Incentives from Medical Device Makers Lead to Inappropriate Treatment?

A new study released today on the benefits of cardio resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices is especially intriguing if one considers the way medical devices are often marketed. Many device makers pay physician consultants hefty fees to conduct research that turns out to provide a favorable view of the manufacturer’s products. In other instances, these physician […]

U.K. Drug Regulator to Discuss Actos – Bladder Cancer Worries

Regulators in the United Kingdom (U.K.) will meet this week to discuss Actos (pioglitazone), following release of a study that found patients taking the diabetes medication faced a higher risk of developing bladder cancer. Just last week, regulators in France and Germany suspended sales of Actos in those countries because of bladder cancer fears. According […]

Victoza Raises Thyroid Tumor, Pancreatitis Fears

The maker of Victoza (liraglutide) is reminding doctors of some serious side effects that may be associated with the Type II Diabetes drug – thyroid C-cell tumors and acute pancreatitis. Novo Nordisk decided to issue a “Dear Healthcare Provider” letter regarding these possible Victoza complications after an assessment showed that many primary care providers are […]

Public Citizen Say Do Not Use 80mg Zocor

  80 mg Zocor May Cause Myopathy. If you use Zocor (simvastatin) 80 mg, the consumer group Public Citizen says you should talk with your doctor about switching to a lower dose or a different medication all together. Public Citizen placed 80 mg Zocor – the highest recommended dose – on its “Do Not Use” list […]

Loryna in Blood Clot Safety Review

Loryna Blood Clot Safety Review. Loryna, a generic form of Yaz recently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), may put women at risk for a higher risk of blood clots. Just weeks after the FDA approved the medication, the agency announced it was reviewing Loryna, along with Yaz, Yasmin and several other […]

Formaldehyde Added To List Of Carcinogens

Long considered a potential carcinogen, formaldehyde was just classified as a carcinogen by government scientists, The New York Times reports, noting that the deadly chemical can be found in concerning amounts in “plywood, particleboard, mortuaries, and hair salons.” Formaldehyde can also cause other illnesses ranging from nose bleeds to chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems, […]

Gel Candles Recalled Following Long Island Accident

A 14-year-old Long Island boy is fighting for his life at the Stony Brook University Medical Center following an accident with a gel candle. The candle maker issued a recall of the defective candle after a New York Times expose on the dangers of gel candles was printed, said the Riverhead News Review. On May […]

Pesticide Residues Found On Most Apples

Pesticide residue was found on 98 percent of America’s apples, according to annual data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). No small issue, given that apples are the second most popular fruit in the United States, said the Wall Street Journal; bananas rank number one. In most cases, the residues of some 48 different […]

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