Have you seen the ad where Kevin Nealon says he prefers Xarelto (rivaroxaban) over warfarin because it allows him to eat a healthy salad if he wants to? His statement makes it sound like Xarelto is a healthier choice, but the reason why you can eat leafy greens while taking Xarelto is the very thing that makes it such a dangerous medication. … [Read more...]
Medical Device Makers Fail to Complete Post-Approval Studies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process can be so slow that people die waiting for potentially life-saving drugs and medical devices that are fully developed, but not yet available. One way to get devices to people sooner is the FDA’s post-approval studies program (PAS). It requires far less from device makers before approval, … [Read more...]
FDA Confirms Serious Risks of Invokana and Other SGLT2 Inhibitors
In May, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would conduct a safety review of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, such as Invokana, used to treat type 2 diabetes. The Agency announced the results of the review on December 4. SGLT2 inhibitors will now carry new warnings about the risks of ketoacidosis … [Read more...]
FDA Nominee Questioned about Ties to Drug Companies
In September, 2015, President Obama nominated Dr. Robert M. Califf to head the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Califf already holds a powerful position within the FDA. He became the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco in February, 2015. But for some, Califf’s deep ties to the pharmaceutical industry are an … [Read more...]
Canned Food Safety
Canned food saves refrigerator space, makes a variety of foods available to us at all times of year, and is a great choice for donating around the holidays or any time of year. It is one of the safest ways to preserve food, but when the canning is done improperly the results can be potentially fatal food poisoning in the form of botulism. Home … [Read more...]
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