The New Mexico Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Bristol-Myers Squibb, the manufacturer of Plavix, alleging that the company failed to warn of risks associated with the blood thinner. The suit alleges that the pharmaceutical giant deceived New Mexicans by failing to warn about the increased risk of internal bleeding. The … [Read more...]
New Mexico AG Files Lawsuit Against Plavix Manufacturers
Aspirin Risks Outweigh Benefits in People
Aspirin Risks Outweigh Benefits in People. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced that daily aspirin should not be used in people who have never had a heart attack, but who believe they may be at risk. Based on literature reviewed by the agency, although daily aspirin might be a recommended protocol for people … [Read more...]
Aspirin Regimen Blindness Risk
Aspirin Regimen Increases Blindness People who take aspirin on a regular basis in the prevention of heart attacks or to promote better heart health are likely putting themselves at greater risk of an eye disease that could result in blindness. According to a new study appearing in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) … [Read more...]
Taking Plavix with Aspirin Risk of Bleeding
Plavix with Aspirin Increased Risk Of Bleeding and Death. Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective drugs, is informing the public about a new study published in the August 30th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). In analyzing the effects of the … [Read more...]
Aspirin Benefit for Diabetics
Aspirin Benefit for Diabetics Questioned, Emerging research is indicating that taking low-dose aspirin may not prevent diabetes patients from experiencing heart "events." The new study was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association; another study pointing to similar evidence was published last month in the British … [Read more...]
Painkillers Link To Miscarriages
Painkillers Increase Risk Of Miscarriage. Common painkillers like Advil or aspirin can increase the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women by as much as 80 percent, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in today's British Medical Journal. But some physicians said that startling finding should be viewed with … [Read more...]
