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NuvaRing is a drug known as a 3rd-generation contraceptive. NuvaRing was intended to reduce the risk of unwanted side effects among its users, by employing a new combination of hormones. In contrast, the hormones (which include a synthetic progestin known as desogestrel) are estimated to have doubled the risk of blood clots and stroke in [...]
Four PediaCare Products Have Been Recalled They Include the child and infant versions of Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, and Zyrtec sold by Blacksmith Brands. They are: PediaCare Multi-Symptom Cold 4oz. UPC # 3 0045-0556-05 9 PediaCare Long Acting Cough 40z. UPC # 3 0045-0465-04 7 PediaCare Decongestant 4oz. UPC # 3 0045-0554-04 8 PediaCare Allergy and Cold [...]
Surgical mesh made by a company in Delhi, India found to be counterfeit Surgical mesh, said to have been made by Murray Hill, N.J. based C.R. Bard Inc., – a well-known surgical device manufacturer – was actually made by a company in Delhi, India. In 2010 the FDA announced that it was investigating claims that [...]
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved a new drug to help those with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) COPD is a progressive disease – meaning it gets worse over time. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. Although, other irritants such as air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust – may [...]
Are we test guinea pigs for prescription drug ? After a drug has been on the market for 18 months and used by 10,000 patients, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) checks for new safety issues. Now, new variations in federal laws are giving FDA a chance to “ramp up” it’s safety systems and their effectiveness on [...]
Afinitor (everolimus): On Friday July 20th 2012 the FDA approved a new drug in the fight against breast cancer. Afinitor (marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.) a drug that has been approved by the FDA to fight advanced kidney and neuroendocrine tumors, has now been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to fight an [...]
Is Qsymia a “magic bullet”? For years most medical researchers considered weight loss drugs to be vanity products. Researchers now realize that obesity itself is a medical disease that increases a persons chance of serious medical problems such as, diabetes, heart disease and depression. In America, obesity effects 1 out of every 3 persons. The FDA [...]
Did Johnson & Johnson’s directors ignore wrongdoing? Johnson & Johnson was sued by investors in 2010 regarding the company’s marketing practices for Risperdal and for the production miscues that led to recalls of products such as children’s Tylenol. As part of a settlement of claims filed against Johnson & Johnson’s directors in federal court in Trenton, [...]
“Bayer to pay $15 million to settle aspirin marketing suit” According to a Bloomberg report by Christie Smythe; Bayer AG (BAYN) unit will pay $15 million to settle a U.S. lawsuit claiming it illegally marketed aspirin mixed with supplements. Consumers sued Bayer Healthcare in 2008 over its Bayer Women’s Low Dose Aspirin + Calcium and [...]
British Company, GlaxoSmithKline, Pay $3 Billion in Avandia, Paxil and Wellbutrin Settlement In the largest case of health-care fraud in US history, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) pleads guilty to misdemeanor criminal charges and will pay out $3 billion in settlement charges. GSK is pleading guilty to failing to provide the US Food and Drug Administration with safety [...]
