The Danger of Generic Drugs It is very common for people to conflate generic drugs with their brand-name counterparts, but according to Jeremy Greene, a historian of medicine at Johns Hopkins, “The average American has a series of assumptions about generic and brand-name drugs that don’t hold up to historical scrutiny.” This conflation will … [Read more...]
E-Cigarette Ads Target Youth and Increase Likelihood of Using Real Cigarettes
According to a study recently published in the journal, Pediatrics, e-cigarette ads market to America’s youth, and influence children to start smoking actual cigarettes. Study Analysis The study, known as the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH), is sponsored by the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California San Diego and … [Read more...]
Magellan Blood Tests Show Inaccurate Lead Levels According to FDA
According to an investigation led by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Magellan venous blood testing system has reportedly misrepresented lead levels in blood tests across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommends that pregnant mothers who have used the Magellan system be retested, as well as … [Read more...]
Big Pharma Regulations Might Be an Obstacle for Pending Lawsuits
More and more lawsuits are being filed against pharmaceutical companies for downplaying the addictive effects of opioid painkillers. However, some suggest that the regulatory environment surrounding Big Pharma might preclude success in these cases. This past Wednesday, Ohio joined the list of plaintiffs when the state filed a lawsuit against Purdue … [Read more...]
Zostavax Shingle Vaccine Injuries
Zostavax is a shingles vaccine made by Merck. It contains live chicken pox virus. It is made for people 50 and older, and it is the only shingles vaccine approved for use in the U.S. The U.S. Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a one-time dose for adults who are 60 and older. But, Zostavax can actually cause shingles or … [Read more...]
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