- Jackie Fedeli | May 03, 2012 11:33 AM | Phoenix, AZ
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
On April 30th, the FDA ordered that sales of body building supplements containing DMAA be halted due to potentially fatal side effects.
After much controversy, the FDA concluded that DMMA, or...
- Shayna Slater | September 20, 2011 10:11 AM | Phoenix, AZ
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
You would expect that when a pharmaceutical company conducts a study to assess the safety of a medication that the results would be taken seriously and properly evaluated. Well, that’s what...
- Jackie Fedeli | August 12, 2011 12:08 PM | Phoenix, AZ
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Defective & Dangerous Products
My husband’s grandmother, at 84 years still attempts to make her ailments amusing as opposed to straightforward complaints. With a hint of laughter in her voice, she complains about her...
- Amber Racine | September 30, 2011 11:49 AM | Phoenix, AZ
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
With news of Actos’ association with an increased risk of bladder cancer, many current and former Actos users may be looking for additional information on bladder cancer screenings, symptoms...
- Michael Monheit | September 12, 2011 6:15 AM | Phoenix, AZ
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
In June 2011 the FDA issued a safety community that the generic drug finasteride, marketed as Propecia, is linked to an increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer. Propecia is a drug that is...
- Amber Racine | January 21, 2011 6:57 AM | Phoenix, AZ
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
When taken as directed. It’s a phrase that is seen on every over-the-counter (OTC) medication, but one that is often ignored. In fact, many people completely skip over the labels,...
- Amber Racine | January 20, 2011 8:51 AM | Phoenix, AZ
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Workplace Injuries
A Philadelphia gas main exploded at 8:30 p.m. on January 18.
Reports reveal that one of the PGW workers was killed and five others were injured as a result of the gas explosion. In addition to the...
- Amber Racine | January 12, 2011 4:46 PM | Phoenix, AZ
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
This week, the FDA issued an update on the risk of femur fractures associated with the use of bisphosphonates to treat osteopenia and/or osteoporosis. Bisphosphonate medications include: Fosamax,...
- Michael Monheit | November 22, 2010 10:32 AM | Phoenix, AZ
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Last week a jury returned a verdict in favor of Merck. It was one of 3 cases to have gone to trial so far and the results of those cases are mixed, with Merck losing one case with an $8 million...
- Thomas Anapol | October 28, 2010 3:15 PM | Phoenix, AZ
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
The FDA, as part of its routine monitoring and surveillance program designed to protect consumers from overly aggressive marketing or misleading information about drug and medical device...