Research Reveals A Tie Between the Flu Vaccine and Miscarriage
Authors Call for Additional Research For Flu Vaccine. A study published in Vaccine suggests a strong tie between receiving repeated doses of the seasonal influenza vaccine and miscarriage, according to the Center for Infectious Disease research and Policy (CIDRAP News). The authors said the study is an unexpected indication that … [Read more...] about Research Reveals A Tie Between the Flu Vaccine and Miscarriage
CellCept Side Effects May Be Linked To Birth Defects Lawsuits
CellCept Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. In October 2007, the labeling for CellCept was updated to include a boxed warning about its potential to cause miscarriages and birth defects. The concern about these side-effects was so great that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) actually warned women of childbearing age to … [Read more...] about CellCept Side Effects May Be Linked To Birth Defects Lawsuits
Accutane Causing Miscarriages, Major Birth Defects; Tighter Controls Urgently Needed
Accutane May Cause Major Birth Defects. Major birth defects caused by exposure to Accutane and other brands of isotretinoin, an acne therapy drug, continue to occur in the United States each year because of the failure of voluntary safety measures meant to prevent them, the March of Dimes says. At an advisory committee meeting to … [Read more...] about Accutane Causing Miscarriages, Major Birth Defects; Tighter Controls Urgently Needed
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...] about Painkillers Link To Miscarriages
