Prilosec … Nexus … Prevacid. They are among the most prescribed medications for heartburn–more than 15 million prescriptions were filled in the United States in 2013 alone. But now a new study suggests that people who take these or other proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) have a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease. The study, …
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If you buy store brand children’s cough medicine at CVS, Rite-Aid, Dollar General, Kroger, Giant, or Stop & Shop stores, you need to know that there has been a recall of two flavors of children’s cough medicine. According to a report on Consumerist.com, the problem is that the dosing cup included with the product has …
The medications that are available to Americans today can be beneficial in the treatment of numerous conditions. Sometimes these drugs can cause patients serious harm though, and one of the most common adverse effects that is seen is a drug induced liver injury. The liver can easily be damaged by medications because the organ is …
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Every medication released to the market in the United States must undergo rigorous testing for safety. Any risks discovered will result in warnings being placed on the labels and packaging of the medication. A new study has shown though, that despite these warnings and guidelines, doctors are still improperly dispensing medications that could cause patients …
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In June 2011, the FDA revealed that use of the diabetes medication Actos for more than one year was linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. This risk pertains not just to Actos, but any medication that contains pioglitazone, such as Actos, Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR, and Duetact. In early April 2014, a …
April 3, 2014 Prescription and over-the-counter medications in the United States must undergo a rigorous approval process before they can be brought to market; however, dietary supplements fall into neither of those categories under the law, allowing many adulterated products to be sold to consumers. Too often, these products lead to users suffering a serious …
January 9, 2014 Long-term care facilities that look after elderly citizens are responsible for protecting the health and safety of their patients. Too often though, errors and negligence occur, especially in distributing medications. These types of medication errors can leave patients seriously injured. The North Carolina Drug Injury Lawyers with HensonFuerst explain one study conducted …
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“Badges? We don’t need no stinkin’ badges!” I can’t help but think of that famous line from the Mel Brooks movie Blazing Saddles when I read about the attitude of the dietary supplement industry. Although they might paraphrase it as “Regulation? We don’t want no stinkin’ regulation!” According to a recent article in The New …
December 26, 2013 The vast variety and quantity of drugs available to Americans today help save numerous lives each year; however, taking certain types of medications can present serious risks to users. The North Carolina Drug Injury Attorneys with HensonFuerst explain there are typically three specific types of defects or problems that can cause a …
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September 19, 2013 While medications can be effective in treating the ailments we suffer, certain drugs may put the user at risk of serious adverse health events. The North Carolina Drug Injury Lawyers with HensonFuerst explain that one such case involves soldiers developing health problems after taking the anti-malaria medication mefloquine. A story released by …
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