Heartburn Medications Increase Risk of Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure and Disease From Heartburn Medications? Recent research suggests that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a popular class of medications that include Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix and Aciphex, may increase the risk of kidney disease and kidney failure. PPIs are used to treat conditions including heartburn, … [Read more...] about Heartburn Medications Increase Risk of Kidney Failure
Persistent Propecia Sexual Side Effects
The Propecia Sexual Side Effects Cause For Alarm. Two recent studies on the side effects of the hair-loss drug Propecia (finasteride) should be cause for alarm for many men. The Brisbane Times in Australia is reporting on two recent studies from George Washington University which show that the sexual side effects … [Read more...] about Persistent Propecia Sexual Side Effects
Group Says Studies Show Cell Phone Radiation is Unhealthy
Cell Phone Radiation Risk Is True, Says Many Studies. A group looking into cell phone risks claims a growing number of studies provide proof that radiation from the devices impact human health. The studies, all published in the past two years, were presented this week at a conference in Istanbul, Turkey sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Group Says Studies Show Cell Phone Radiation is Unhealthy
Senators Questions about Medtronic Infuse Studies
Medtronic Infuse Studies. Medtronic is facing more scrutiny over its Infuse Bone Graft product. Senator Max Baucus (D-Montana), the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the committee's ranking Republican, want to know about payments the device maker made to doctors who published … [Read more...] about Senators Questions about Medtronic Infuse Studies
Studies Point Cancer Link to CT Scan
New studies are raising more concerns about the connection between radiation from CT scans. New studies are Concerns About the Connection Between Radiation from CT Scans. Two new studies are raising more concerns about the connection between radiation from CT scans and an increased risk of cancer. According to The Wall Street … [Read more...] about Studies Point Cancer Link to CT Scan
WHO Cuts Radon Limits after Studies
Radon Gas Toxicity Level On The Test. We recently wrote about how radon gas was linked to increases in lung cancer risks based on emerging studies. This is important because radon, an odorless and colorless gas, can be found in many homes. Now, the Associated Press (AP) is reporting that the World Health Organization (WHO) has … [Read more...] about WHO Cuts Radon Limits after Studies
Studies Question Safety of Antibacterial Soaps
Chemicals Used In Antibacterial Soaps Found To Be Hazardous. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have conducted three separate studies on chemicals used in germ-fighting antibacterial products and have found them to be hazardous in a variety of ways. In 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that … [Read more...] about Studies Question Safety of Antibacterial Soaps
Studies Link Cell Phones to Male Infertility, Cancer
Cell Phones Use Linked To Cancer And Male Infertility. Two separate cell phone studies have linked frequent use of the devices to cancer and male infertility, raising concerns that the rising use of cell phones could have a negative impact on public health. A new study suggests men’s fertility may be decreased with cell … [Read more...] about Studies Link Cell Phones to Male Infertility, Cancer
Trasylol Studies Confirm Death Risks
Trasylol Studies Confirm Death Risks. Two more Trasylol studies have concluded that heart surgery patients are more likely to die if treated with the defective drug. Trasylol, manufactured by Bayer AG, was the subject of several Food & Drug Administration (FDA) safety reviews before it was finally pulled from the market last … [Read more...] about Trasylol Studies Confirm Death Risks
Cell Phone Studies Urged Amid Health Fears
Cell Phone Studies Continue to Raise Health Concerns. Cell Phones are continue to raise health concerns. On Thursday, researchers from the U.S. National Research Council advised that further studies should be conducted on children and pregnant women to determine if cell phones or other wireless devices could damage health. A few … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Studies Urged Amid Health Fears
New Vioxx Studies Could Cause Merck More Pain
New Vioxx Studies Cause Merck More Pain. Two new studies each revealed troubling Vioxx safety data, putting pressure on Merck as the latest Vioxx trial is underway. One study linked Vioxx to an increase risk of kidney damage and cardiovascular events, while the other study confirmed the risk of heart problems began within … [Read more...] about New Vioxx Studies Could Cause Merck More Pain
Mix of Antidepressants
Mix of Antidepressants. Three studies published over the past week have sparked new concerns about the health risks of taking and not taking antidepressants during pregnancy. Two of the studies point to possible dangers to the fetus, and in response to the latest study, released Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine, … [Read more...] about Mix of Antidepressants
FDA: 22% of Follow-Up Studies On Medical Devices Go Undone
FDA-Required Medical Devices Study Failed. Nearly a quarter of follow-up studies required by the Food and Drug Administration for medical devices in recent years were never completed, according to a senior regulator who has launched a campaign to improve the ratio. "It's not a pretty picture," Daniel G. Schultz, director … [Read more...] about FDA: 22% of Follow-Up Studies On Medical Devices Go Undone
