Drug Injury News

Vitamin D Lifts Mood During Cold Weather Months

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:42:50 +0000

Monday, March 8th, 2010 by Lockergnome at 4:41pm No Responses A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what Chicagoans need to get through the long winter, according to researchers at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing .

U.S. herpes rates high

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:25:25 +0000

Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:55am EST -Herpes treatments. Google Images WASHINGTON - About 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with genital herpes, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.

Abiomed AB5000 Circulatory Support System: Class I Recall

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:20:00 +0000

Device computer may shut down without an alarm, which can lead to serious injuries or death.

Possible Case: HPV Vaccine Adverse Events to Be Presented to the FDA

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:46:49 +0000

HPV Vaccines Adverse Events to Be Presented to the FDA

Starting treatment early doubles chance of success for people with diabetes

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:57:02 +0000

The sooner people with diabetes start taking metformin, the longer the drug remains effective, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the March issue of Diabetes Care , a journal of the American Diabetes Association.

WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human): Risk of Intravascular Hemolysis

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:50:00 +0000

Cases of intravascular hemolysis and its complications have been reported in patients treated for immune thrombocytopenic purpura with WinRho.

Ask Dr. Gott: Plavix, Prilosec like oil and water

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0000

Dear Dr. Gott: I have a heart condition and take both Plavix to prevent blood clots and Prilosec for stomach acid.

Quantity vs. Quality: Long-Term Use of Bone-Building Osteoporosis Drugs

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:36 +0000

Studies find possible links between prolonged bisphosphonate treatments ROSEMONT, Ill., March 10, 2010-Bisphosphonate treatments, proven to enhance bone density and reduce fracture incidence in post-menopausal women, may adversely affect bone...

Teva Announces the Appointment of Dr. Philip Frost As Chairman of Its Board of Directors

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:42:47 +0000

Jerusalem, Israel, March 9, 2010 - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA) announced today that its Board of Directors received a letter from Mr. Eli Hurvitz indicating that he wishes to be released from his duties at Teva in order to...

PhRMA Statement About Accessing Online Health Information

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:42:23 +0000

Washington, D.C. (March 9, 2010) — Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Senior Vice President David E. Wheadon issued the following statement regarding patients’ access to reliable health information online: “PhRMA...