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On May 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mailed 145 post market surveillance orders with the intentions of reaching 21 different hip replacement manufactures. Among the recipients were world renowned corporations including Zimmer and Stryker orthopedic companies. The intentions of the letter were resilient in their request that each of the companies…

Criticism regarding the use of Propecia (generic: finasteride) continues to increase with each passing day. Subsequently, the once popular hair-loss drug has become synonymous with the development of several sexual side effects. Of significant concern to those that have taken Propecia, is a recent study conducted by researchers at George Washington University. According to…

ViaXtreme Ultimate Sexual Enhancer Dietary Supplement promises men a more pleasurable sexual experience. However, recent studies conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have revealed that the dietary supplement contains sulfoaildenafil methanesulfonate, sulfosildenafil and dimethylsildenafil analogs of sildenafil. Each of which are absent from the product label and may also pose as…

Benzocaine Topical Products are manufactured as both a numbing agent during surgical procedures and an over-the-counter pain reliever. Unfortunately, mounting evidence against Benzocaine suggests that the topical solution, in both spray and gel form, may be responsible for patients developing methemoglobinemia, a rare but potentially fatal blood disorder. In infants, the disorder is known…

In a recent safety communication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proceeded to warn the healthcare community that surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) may coincide with catastrophic and unnecessary side effects. On July 13, 2011, an official FDA News Release acknowledged the risks associated with…

In a recent turn of events, consumer rights activists have blamed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the introduction of several dangerous medical devices. Subsequently, these current FDA regulations have played a significant role in allowing dangerous metal-on-metal hip replacement systems to be sold to unsuspecting consumers. As a result, criticism regarding…

According to a recent consumer report, the dietary supplement industry generates approximately $27 billion every year. Therefore, it is safe to assume that a large portion of the consumer population has at least taken some form of dietary supplement. Unfortunately, the vast majority has done so without sufficient knowledge of the ingredients contained within…

Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder characterized by rapid and involuntary bodily movement. It primarily affects the facial muscles, but limbs, fingers, toes, and torso muscles my also be affected. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms, causes, and risk factors for tardive dyskinesia. If you or a loved one has been…