Cardiovascular Malformations
Cardiovascular malformations are defects of the heart or blood vessels, primarily the largest blood vessels called arteries. These defects can occur in the aorta, the ventricles, atriums, any of the arteries or in combination with each other. Typically, congenital (present at birth) heart defects are diagnosed soon after birth. Causes Anti-depressants: The maternal use of certain
Read MoreAtrial Septal Defect
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall that separates the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. It is a congenital (present at birth) defect that, if small, may close on its own in infancy or early childhood. A large or persistent ASD can damage the heart and lungs. This occurs
Read MoreTruvada and Bone Injuries
Pharmaceutical companies are expected to provide patients with safe and effective medication to treat or prevent disease. However, there is a conflict of interest when profit takes precedence over a patient’s welfare. There are checks and balances at each drug development stage to ensure safety for the potential patient. Research and clinical trials are monitored
Read MoreAbout Gadolinium
Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64 and the atomic symbol Gd. Belonging to a group of elements in the periodic table called Lanthanides, the chemical is a rare earth element typically used in microwave applications, color TV tubes, synthetic gemstones, compact discs, and computer memory. This chemical element is widely used
Read MoreFosamax Label Change to Add Warning for Femur Fractures
This has been a long time coming! I have been actively involved in Fosamax litigation since 2006 and have lectured at numerous seminars on the subject. Back then, it was just osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) on the radar. But soon after, a deeper, more ominous danger began to surface through internal Merck documents.
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Zostavax (zoster live vaccine) is a vaccine to help prevent shingles. It was the only vaccine on the marketing until 2017. However, for ten years, 36,000 people reported autoimmune and infectious diseases after receiving the vaccine. About Zostavax Zostavax vaccinates against shingles. Shingles are the same virus that causes chickenpox. Whereas chickenpox affects the younger
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The FDA approved Zinbryta for the treatment of adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. However, just two years later, the drug manufacturers Biogen and AbbVie pulled the medication from the global market due to overwhelming reports of severe side effects of brain inflammation. The voluntary worldwide withdrawal came the same day the European Medicines Agency announced it
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Research indicates that the risk of congenital heart defects increases for babies whose mothers took certain antidepressants, such as Wellbutrin, during pregnancy. About Wellbutrin Wellbutrin (generic: bupropion hydrochloride) belongs to a class of antidepressants called norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs). Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Wellbutrin was approved by the FDA in 1985 to treat major
Read MoreViberzi
Patients without a gallbladder who take the irritable bowel syndrome drug, Viberzi could experience serious pancreatitis which could lead to hospitalization or death. Viberzi is a prescription medication prescribed by doctors to treat irritable bowel syndrome in adults. This medication works best when an adult has the main symptom of diarrhea (IBS-D). IBS-D affects the
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Even investors have issues with the chemotherapy nausea drug, Varubi. They claim that the manufacturer, Tesaro artificially inflated the value of their drug. The company did this by failing to warn about risks of anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, and other hypersensitivity reactions. These side effects can be life-threatening. About Varubi Varubi is an antiemetic agent mixture intended for
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