Archives for 2009

Decreased Libido in Women: A Symptom or Side Effect?

October 2, 2009 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

A decreased sex drive (low libido) in women is often a symptom age-related hormonal imbalances, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like decreased sex drive, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical … [Read more...]

FDA Alert: New USP Standards for Heparin Products Will Result in Decreased Potency

October 2, 2009 By The FDA 1 Comment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting healthcare providers of a change to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph for heparin, effective October 1, 2009. Manufacturers will not begin shipping heparin products manufactured and tested according to the new USP monograph until October 8th or later. This change—largely in … [Read more...]

Target to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty: Toys Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban

October 2, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT TARGET CORP., OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. HAS AGREED TO PAY A $600,000 CIVIL PENALTY FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING THE FEDERAL LEAD PAINT BAN ON TOYS. THE PENALTY SETTLEMENT, WHICH HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY … [Read more...]

Halcyon Manufacturing Diving Equipment Recalled: Drowning Hazard

October 2, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: HALCYON DIVING EQUIPMENT UNITS: ABOUT 20,300 MANUFACTURER: HALCYON … [Read more...]

Cold Hands and Feet: Symptoms or Side Effects?

October 1, 2009 By E. Sizemore 14 Comments

Cold hands and feet are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as low thyroid hormone, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like cold hands and feet, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical … [Read more...]