The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted an urgent message on its website on February 21, 2019: “The FDA has concluded there is an increased risk of death with Uloric (febuxostat) compared to another gout medicine, allopurinol. This conclusion is based on our in-depth review of results from a safety clinical trial that found an increased risk … [Read more...]
Johnson & Johnson Will Pay $1 Billion to Settle Hip Implant Lawsuits
In the mid 2000’s, metal-on-metal hip implants were introduced, and manufacturers claimed they were medical breakthroughs that would last much longer than traditional hip replacements and would allow patients to lead more active lives. Unlike prior implants that used hard plastic, ceramic, or stainless steel components, metal-on-metal implants used … [Read more...]
FDA Finally Ends Practice of “Alternative Summary Reporting”
You’re not alone if you’ve never heard of “Alternative Summary Reporting.” It’s been around for decades, and the FDA has decided to finally end what many considered to be a reckless, even dangerous practice that has allowed medical device manufacturers to hide malfunctions of their devices from the public. The FDA has specific requirements for … [Read more...]
Drug Used to Treat Gout Is Dangerous, FDA Warns
On February 21, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the following urgent message on its website: “The FDA has concluded there is an increased risk of death with Uloric (febuxostat) compared to another gout medicine, allopurinol. This conclusion is based on our in-depth review of results from a safety clinical trial that found an … [Read more...]
Cancer-stricken Women Demand FDA Ban Breast Implants that Made Them Ill
The FDA came under fire March 25 from women demanding that certain “cancer-causing breast implants” be banned. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, known as BIA-ALCL, was the topic at a two-day hearing where the women pressed an FDA advisory panel to recommend more long-term research, bans or restrictions on certain products, … [Read more...]
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