Study Finds Diabetes to be a ‘Strong’ Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death
Diabetes Is A Serious Risk Factor For Sudden Cardiac Death. According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, diabetes is a serious risk factor for sudden cardiac death with the danger escalating as the diabetes becomes more severe. Researchers looked at individuals enrolled in the Group Health … [Read more...] about Study Finds Diabetes to be a ‘Strong’ Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death
Suit Charging Bextra was Responsible for Cardiac Death
Bextra Blamed For Cardiac Death. Parker & Waichman, LLP and Seeger Weiss LLP have filed a case in Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York against Pfizer, Inc (NYSE:PFE). The case is on behalf of the estate of a 46 year old New Jersey resident who died of a heart attack after using ‘Bextra’. The suit … [Read more...] about Suit Charging Bextra was Responsible for Cardiac Death
Study May Prompt HMO to Change Its Vioxx Usage
Vioxx Usage May Cause Heart Attacks. The nation's largest health management organization is considering changing how it prescribes Vioxx after a government study showed that high doses of the arthritis drug tripled patients' risk of heart attacks and sudden cardiac death. The study compared the outcomes of 40,405 Kaiser Permanente … [Read more...] about Study May Prompt HMO to Change Its Vioxx Usage
