The results from a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine have focused fresh attention on the relationship between anticholinergic medications and dementia. Over the…
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San Francisco Suspends E-Cigarette Sales Until Manufacturers Obtain FDA Approval
On June 25, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to pass legislation that will suspend the sale of electronic cigarettes. The popular vaping devices…
Mallinckrodt’s Marketing of a $38,000 Drug: Kickbacks, Bribery & Illegal Charities
On June 5, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals reported that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) relating to a pair of whistleblower…
Jurors Deliver $2 Billion Verdict Against Bayer in Roundup Lawsuit
On May 13, an Oakland, CA jury delivered a $2 Billion verdict in favor of a couple who claimed that Roundup®, the popular weed-killer, caused…
FDA Will Not Ban Textured Breast Implants Due to Cancer Risks
On May 2, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced steps the agency is taking in order to address growing concerns about cancer associated with…
Mallinckrodt Whistleblowers Say Company Deceived, Mislead and Bribed Doctors in Illegal Marketing Scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to intervene in a whistleblower lawsuit against Questcor Pharmaceuticals, which is now owned by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. The newly…
Harvard Study: Popular E-Cigarettes Test Positive for Bacterial and Fungal Toxins
In a study released on April 24, researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health identified a new potential risk posed by electronic cigarettes,…
FDA Alerts Public About Seizures Reported After E-Cigarette Use
In a special announcement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the public of a “slight but noticeable increase” in reports of e-cigarette users…
Another Carcinogen Detected in Popular Heart Medication — Recall Expands
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the public on their ongoing investigation into the contamination of generic heart medication. A third type of…
Valsartan Recall Expanded to Include Lots of Losartan and Irbesartan
Last year’s discovery of toxic substances in certain lots of Valsartan has triggered the largest prescription drug recall in years. The list of manufacturers with…