DRUGS & MEDICAL DEVICES

09 Mar FDA scrutinized by Lawmakers over Avandia Issues

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In one of the latest developments in the Avandia diabetes drug issue, a group of lawmakers sent a letter to FDA asking Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach to explain the agency's policy on conflicts of interest regarding hiring employees directly from drug companies regulated by...

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09 Mar Urgent Recall Issued For Digitek (Digoxin)

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A class I recall is being issued for all Digitek (digoxin) medications, because they might have twice the approved levels of digoxin. Double-strength pills can cause digitalis toxicity, which can result in vomiting, nausea, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia and even death. Digitek is...

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09 Mar FDA Chantix Warnings

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The US Food and Drug Administration informed healthcare professionals of reports of suicidal thoughts and aggressive behavior in people who have taken Chantix, a prescription medication used to quit smoking. Extreme drowsiness has also been a side effect which can affect patients' ability to...

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23 May Illegal Internet Drug Sales on the Rise

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The abuse of pharmaceuticals has become one of the biggest problems the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has had to deal with. In 2007, over $37 million in cash and property were seized as the result of investigations. In 2004, that number was $11.9 million....

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11 Oct Cochlear Implants Could Cause Bacterial Meningitis

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The FDA is warning consumers that the Cochlear Implant device used in profoundly deaf or severely hard-of hearing patients has been associated with some increased risk of bacterial meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Children implanted with Cochlear Implants with a positioner component are at...

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