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 Cooperative of Puget … [Read more...]
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 claims that … [Read more...]
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...]
