Wrongful death lawsuit filed against makers of Darvocet
June 15, 2011
Pharmaceutical
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the makers of the newly banned painkiller Darvocet by a woman who claims the drug caused her mother to suffer a fatal heart attack. Peggy Oniate, individually and as a representative of ... Read More
Dr. Oz warns post-menopausal guest to stay away from HRT
June 15, 2011
Pharmaceutical
How important is it for a post-menopausal woman to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Audience member Rosemarie posed the question to Dr. Oz, the popular television doctor. Rosemarie says she became post-menopausal three years ago and she has never taken ... Read More
Sunscreen labels to include level of protection against cancer-causing UVA rays
June 15, 2011
Pharmaceutical
In a landmark move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring sunscreens to show on their labels how well the product protects users against cancer- causing ultraviolet A (UVA) light as well as sunburn-causing UVB light. ... Read More
DePuy hip implant recipient says he can’t remember how pain-free feels
June 15, 2011
Pharmaceutical
Severe, unceasing pain and immobility has become a new way of life for many patients who received faulty hip implants. Ironically, patients who are experiencing problems with their defective hip implants elected to receive the devices because they thought they ... Read More
FDA warns doctors, pharmacists to be aware of possible drug mix-up
June 15, 2011
Product Liability
A common drug mix-up has caused some people to be hospitalized and has prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a warning to doctors and pharmacies to be sure their patients are being given the correct medication. ... Read More