Neocate baby formula has been linked to low phosphorus levels, bone fractures and rickets in infants. Neocate is amino acid-based formula made for babies and young children with severe food allergies including those who are allergic to cow’s milk, soy and other foods. There are several varieties. Infants and children whose primary source of … [Read more...]
Limbrel Recall
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Primus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of Limbrel (flavocoxid), in January 2018. Limbrel use has been associated with liver injury and hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a condition in which the alveoli of the lungs become inflamed. Limbrel is a dietary supplement, … [Read more...]
Why are Dental Professionals Dying of This Lung Disease?
March 9, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) focused on a cluster of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) occurring in dental professionals. Seven of the nine patients in the study died of the disease. And while nine may not sound like a high number, it indicates that the … [Read more...]
Opioid Epidemic: Hindering Economic Growth
Opioids are drugs prescribed for mild to severe pain relief and act on the nervous system. This group of drugs has created quite a stir due to the long-term use by millions of people across the nation resulting in misuse and dependence. This crisis has the potential of disrupting the entire economy of the nation, calling for the President’s … [Read more...]
Exactech Fails to Adequately Inform Public of Faulty Knee Replacement
Exactech does not have, what one might call, a clean record. On the contrary, in 2008, it became apparent that the company had been involved in a kickback scheme involving surgeons throughout the country. By initiating so-called “consulting agreements” with doctors, the company essentially offered money to surgeons, who without fail pushed patients … [Read more...]
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