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X-Hero and Male Enhancer “dietary supplements” were recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed that the products actually contained undisclosed prescription medications. If you or a loved one has been physically injured by X-Hero or Male Enhancer or if you bought these products because you thought that they were effective dietary…

As recent as July 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated safety communication regarding the safety and effectiveness of transvaginal mesh products. The safety communication was the result of an influx of adverse transvaginal mesh reports that had escalated in recent years. Due to the severity and frequency in which…

On February 8, 2011, ABC News Investigates (Chris Cuomo) published this very informative article/video regarding the link between the popular denture cream Fixodent and Neuropathy. You can learn more by reading the article by clicking the link below: Fixodent: Can Excessive Use of Popular Denture Cream Cause Nerve Damage? Mark Jacoby had no idea…

Reclast (zoledronic acid) is intended to be used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. Each of which have the ability to inhibit the production of bone mass. However, patients who undergo Reclast treatment may significantly increase their risk of developing a number of severe, life-threatening complications. Recent evidence…

At approximately four inches long and two inches wide, Mini Vehicle sets produced by Green Toys provide children with a fun means of entertainment. Of significant concern, however, are recent reports that caution the use of these toys by young children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the wheels and hubcaps on…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been busy distributing warning letters to those in violation of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) rules. The recent recipients of these particular warning letters include dietary supplement distributer Gaspari Nutrition Inc. and supplement manufacturer Rasi Laboratories. In a letter dated March 2, 2011, the FDA…

In an attempt to avoid, what could be, overwhelming ramifications for medical device manufacturers, industry leaders in transvaginal mesh production have acknowledged the need for increased safety studies and label changes for their products. This acknowledgement comes in response to a meeting that is currently being held to decide the fate of transvaginal mesh…

Kaletra (generic: lopinavir/ritonavir) is an oral solution that is used in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Kaletra is designed to inhibit the progression of symptoms in patients infected with HIV. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently notified healthcare professionals of the severe, life-threatening complications associated…