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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…

GlaxoSmith Kline (GSK), the UK’s largest manufacturer of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, has recently become the subject of significant criticism. Accordingly, the pharmaceutical powerhouse has announced that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Government, multiple states and the District of Columbia so that it may conclude an investigation that has been…

Oral contraceptives have established themselves as the most popular forms of birth control in the United States. As their names suggest, birth control pills are administered through a routine regimen to assist in the prevention of pregnancy. Of significant concern, however, are the serious side effects that may coincide with prolonged birth control treatment….

Recent years have witnessed the continued emergence of what consumers refer to as energy drinks. As their names suggest, energy drinks offer a temporary boost of adrenaline by introducing consumers to stimulating substances such as caffeine, guarana and ginseng. Of significant concern, however, is the increasing amount of such substances and their negative effect…