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...]
EPA Reverses Obama Administration’s Suggestion to Ban Pesticide
On March 29th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to overturn an Obama-era suggestion to ban a pesticide known as chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to nerve damage in children. Scott Pruitt, the EPA administrator, signed an order allowing farmers to use the substance. Chlorpyrifos is used to treat several kinds of crops, including … [Read more...]
Trump Speeding up FDA Approvals While Slashing Medical Research
On March 16, 2017, the Trump administration released its proposed budget outline for the 2018 federal fiscal year. The proposed plan would double the fees that pharmaceutical companies pay to have their products reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and says that it includes measures to speed up the approval process for new drugs … [Read more...]
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