New Study Finds Bleeding Risk with Certain Blood Thinners
While blood-thinning medications may help patients live a more productive life, they may put those taking the drug at risk of a dangerous side effect.
Clinical Trials
Duke Sued Over Clinical Trials
According to ABC 11 News and an article on ABClocal.go.com, a lawsuit filed in Durham Superior Court names Duke University, Duke University Health System, and five doctors. They are accused of participating in a fraudulent clinical trial, and exposing participants to unnecessary treatment—including chemotherapy. The lawsuit alleges the clinical trial relied on the work of …
Menthol Cigarettes Harder to Quit Than Regular Cigarettes
New studies show that menthol cigarettes may be harder to quit, especially among minorities.
New FDA Warning for Multaq
Multaq (generic name: dronedarone) is a drug used to treat patients who have a common type of abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, or atrial flutter. In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that some people taking Multaq developed severe liver injury, including two cases of acute liver failure that lead to …
Task Force Discusses Giving Back To Victims Of Sterilization Program
Imagine having the opportunity to have children being taken away from you, and possibly not fully understanding the procedure that is taking place. That is the reality for around 7,600 North Carolina residents.
Duke Cancer Trials Details
We have had a lot of concerned patients contact us with questions about the Duke University clinical trials that are currently being investigated by us, as well as by the national Institute of Medicine. The specific names and NCT numbers of the questioned trials are listed below. The numbers are important because they will be …
What Are Clinical Trials?
Duke University is no stranger to controversy. The latest problem involves cancer patients who participated in clinical trials based on flawed research by a discredited associate professor named Anil Potti. (For more details about this story, watch our YouTube video here: Duke Clinical Trials Investigation.) A lot of people find the topic of clinical trials …