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Diabetics at greater risk for fractures

Posted: December 30, 2012 Pharmaceutical

People with type 2 diabetes are at a significantly greater risk for fracture-related hospitalization, according to a large study published online in Diabetes Care.

Consumer Reports: Avoid brand name, generic versions of diabetes drug Actos

Posted: August 25, 2012 Pharmaceutical

Consumer Reports, the American consumer products reviewer, is telling its readers to avoid both the brand-name and the new generic versions of the type 2 diabetes drug Actos. “Our medical advisors say that people with diabetes should use pioglitazone, generic or

Diabetics urged to avoid Actos due to cancer risk

Posted: May 9, 2012 Pharmaceutical

People with type 2 diabetes should use the drug Actos (pioglitazone) only if all other options have failed, and people with pre-diabetes should never use it, says Consumer Reports, the well-known consumer watchdog organization.

Actos patients should seek safer alternatives

Posted: April 12, 2012 Pharmaceutical

“The tests show you have type 2 diabetes.” Hearing those words from the doctor comes as a shock for thousands of Americans diagnosed with the disorder every year. As the once-rare disease grows in frequency, so do the number of

Amid sea of recalls, J and J considers takeover of medical device company

Posted: April 26, 2011 Pharmaceutical

Johnson & Johnson is reportedly in talks with device maker Synthes Inc. about a possible takeover, potentially the biggest deal in Johnson & Johnson’s 125-year history. Synthes has a market value of about $19 billion, and a takeover of the

Acid reflux drugs provide temporary relief but can cause adverse reaction

Posted: June 11, 2010 Pharmaceutical

Severe acid reflux or heartburn can be painful and bothersome with symptoms that range from chest pain or a burning esophagus to hoarseness and sore throat. There are several methods to treat the condition such as manipulating the stomach acid