News tagged with 'FDA and Prescription Drugs'

A new study, in the June issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, is the first to present colorectal cancer incidence trends across five continents.

New research presented at the American Association of Diabetes conference this week suggests blood glucose and insulin sensitivity begins changing several years before the onset of diabetes.

A new study suggests deep sedation, rather than moderate sedation, allows more colon polyps to be found during a colonoscopy. The findings could have lifesaving benefits by helping doctors to detect colon cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage.

A coalition of more than 40 parent, health care and environmental groups have joined forces to push Johnson & Johnson to remove two chemicals considered probable human carcinogens, from its baby shampoo and other personal care products.

The Justice Department and several states are accusing drug giant, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, of cheating Medicaid programs out of hundreds of millions of dollars in rebates by overcharging for its drug, Protonix, used to treat stomach acid.

A former surgeon at Walter Reed Army Medical Center made false claims about the Infuse bone-growth product sold by Medtronic Inc., a U.S. medical device maker.

With swine flu still spreading, global health officials are warning countries to limit use of antiviral drugs, used to treat influenza, to only high-risk patients such as pregnant women and chronically ill patients to ensure adequate supplies.

The FDA is ordering manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gel products, to include a boxed warning on the products’ labels following reports of adverse effects in children who were inadvertently exposed to testosterone through contact with another person treated with these products.

A lawsuit filed by Robert Bozicev against Schering-Plough, alleges that the blood clot that led to the death of his wife, Jackie, in December 2007 was caused by her birth control device, NuvaRing.

Botox and similar anti-wrinkle drugs will be required to carry stringent warning labels, prompted by reports of serious adverse events. Botulinum toxins may spread from the injection area to other areas of the body causing symptoms similar to those of botulism, including trouble of breathing and swallowing.

President Obama will have an opportunity to shape future decisions from the highest court in the land.  Supreme Court Justice David Souter is retiring in June. Souter is one of the more liberal leaning justices and sided with the majority in the case of Diana Levine v. Wyeth and with the majority in the case of Riegel v. Medtronic, both tests of federal preemption.

In a final ruling, the FDA has determined over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil and Tylenol need to carry stronger warnings about the potential safety risks associated with use including liver damage and internal bleeding.

Scientists have long known that people with autism have brains that work differently but they haven’t known why. In a new study, scientists have found promising genetic clues that may improve diagnosis and offer the promise of developing treatments.

Two of four antiviral drugs, Tamiflu and Relenza, appear to be effective against the strain of swine flu circulating in the United States. But health officials warn to use antiviral medications cautiously.

ADHD drugs are powerful stimulants given to more than 4 million children, but do they work?  This five year published study says yes, but other multi-year studies question the drugs' effectiveness and safety. Generation Rx, a documentary, asks the kinds of questions parents need to before they put their children on ADHD drugs.