Pradaxa Linked to Brain Bleeds
Researchers report that they have found a possible link between the anticoagulant drug Pradaxa and intracerebral hemorrhage (brain bleeding). When a blood vessel wall or vein is damaged, the vessel can leak blood into tissues, causing a hematoma, a swelling of clotted blood within the tissues. The hematoma can be cause swelling … [Read more...]
Experts Divided on Vytorin Cancer Risk
Vytorin Potential Cancer Risk. Vytorin was the subject of a heated debate at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in New Orleans yesterday. At issue was the controversial drug's potential cancer risk. While some heart experts on a panel discussing the issue tried to ease concerns about Vytorin and cancer, others said … [Read more...]