Cancer Diagnoses Linked to Ground Zero Tripled in Recent Years
More than 5,400 individuals including first responders along with residents or employees who worked in the vicinity of the World Trade Center (WTC), have been diagnosed with 9/11-linked cancers. The medical director, Dr. Michael Crane, of the WTC Health Program at Mount Sinai Hospital, remarked of the alarming increase in numbers … [Read more...] about Cancer Diagnoses Linked to Ground Zero Tripled in Recent Years
FDA Issues Safety Alert on Underactive Thyroid in Infants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert noting that "rare cases of underactive thyroid have been reported in infants following the use of contrast media containing iodine, also called 'contrast dye,' for X-rays and other medical imaging procedures." This problem has been the subject of investigation … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Safety Alert on Underactive Thyroid in Infants
FDA Safety Alert Underactive Thyroid following use of Contrast Agents in Infants
Contrast Agents May Cause Underactive Thyroid. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert noting that "rare cases of underactive thyroid have been reported in infants following the use of contrast media containing iodine also called 'contrast dye,' for X-rays and other medical imaging procedures." The … [Read more...] about FDA Safety Alert Underactive Thyroid following use of Contrast Agents in Infants
Doctors Reminded of Victoza Thyroid Tumor, Pancreatitis Risks
It seems many doctors are unaware of the serious side effects that may be associated with the Type II Diabetes drug Victoza. As a result, Novo Nordisk has sent a letter to doctors reminding them that Victoza may be associated with thyroid tumors and acute pancreatitis. Victoza is very similar to Byetta. Both are injectables, and … [Read more...] about Doctors Reminded of Victoza Thyroid Tumor, Pancreatitis Risks
