Grapefruit juice poses side effects risks with commonly prescribed drugs
Health officials and researchers in Canada are reiterating a warning they issued 20 years ago about the drug interaction risks posed by grapefruit juice. The Toronto Star reports that the Canadian Medical Association Journal has published data showing that 44 prescription drugs - many of them some of the most taken drugs on the … [Read more...] about Grapefruit juice poses side effects risks with commonly prescribed drugs
Bisphosphonates Stroke Risk
Bisphosphonates May Cause Stroke. Powerful bisphosphonate medications used in cancer treatments, including Aredia and Zometa, have been linked to an increased risk for stroke and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), US News just reported, citing an emerging study. Bisphosphonates, sold under the brand names Actonel, … [Read more...] about Bisphosphonates Stroke Risk
Scam Artists Prey on Cancer Patients
Cancer Patients Often Victimized By Scam Artists. Cancer patients often look to the Internet for emerging trends in cancer treatment, but many are duped by scams that promise so-called "cures" that are anything but, say experts. Just last month, five companies were charged with making false and misleading claims; settlements were … [Read more...] about Scam Artists Prey on Cancer Patients
Phosphocol P 32 Leukemia Risk
Phosphocol P 32 May Cause Leukemia. Phosphocol P 32, a drug used in cancer treatment, has been linked to leukemia when used in unapproved ways, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday. The agency said that the labeling of Phosphocol P 32 was being modified to reflect the risk. Phosphocol P 32 is approved to … [Read more...] about Phosphocol P 32 Leukemia Risk
Settlement In Cancer Treatment Cases
Suit Over Cancer Treatment Settled. Two California companies that touted insulin injections and "acoustic lightwave therapy" as cancer treatments have settled federal charges that they lacked proof their methods worked and were safe. BioPulse International Inc. and BioPulse Inc., based in San Ysidro near the Mexican border, are … [Read more...] about Settlement In Cancer Treatment Cases
