Millions of people in the United States rely on some form of medication to control the often devastating symptoms of depression and anxiety. While there are many different types of antidepressants on the market today, they generally function in the same way by regulating part of the brain’s chemical structure and how those chemicals work within the … [Read more...]
Low – Testosterone MDL – 2545
A new milestone was hit recently in court -- with over 5,000 cases filed against manufacturers of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), a hormone replacement therapy. The claims assert that the makers of Androgel®, Axiron and Testim all failed to issue adequate warnings about the health risks of the product. Allegations include an increased … [Read more...]
St. Louis Court rules in Favor of J&J in Talc Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit
On March 3, 2017, a Missouri jury ruled in favor of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and its talc supplier Imerys Talc in a lawsuit by a woman who alleged that J&J talcum powder products for feminine hygiene for 36 years caused her ovarian cancer. The victory for J&J comes after three consecutive losses in the St. Louis court, in which … [Read more...]
France Investigates Chemotherapy Drug Taxotere After Reports of Five Fatalities
Recently, the French National Drug and Health Product Safety Agency (ANSM) began an investigation of Taxotere (docetaxel) after completing a report that listed five deaths related to the chemotherapy drug. The cause of death for patients using Taxotere is neutropenic enterocolitis (also commonly referred to as typhlitis), which is the … [Read more...]
Antacids That Contain Aspirin Can Cause Serious Bleeding
If you take over-the-counter (OTC) products for heartburn or upset stomach, you may be putting yourself at risk for a serious bleeding event. Many of these products contain aspirin, and you may not have noticed. To avoid the unnecessary risk, read the ingredients and choose one that does not contain aspirin. OTC Antacids that Contain Aspirin You … [Read more...]
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