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Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a congenital birth defect characterized by a defect in which the baby’s arteries to the lungs remain constricted after delivery, limiting the amount of blood flow to the lungs and therefore the amount of oxygen into the bloodstream. In this article we will discuss the signs…

Naturalyte, along with Granuflo Dry Acid Concentrate, is used in the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure during hemodialysis. It was specifically formulated to be used with a three-stream hemodialysis machine, which assists in the removal of toxins from the blood when the kidney is unable to do so on its own. Of…

Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the developer of the popular diabetes medication Actos, has recently become the subject of intense scrutiny. Healthcare officials have reviewed data that lends increasing weight to the long-suspected link between Actos and bladder cancer. Accordingly, the results of numerous studies have led to the revision of Actos warning labels. Actos was developed…

The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP, continues to make great progress in its ongoing effort to protect innocent consumers from fraudulent marketing practices. On February 18, 2011, the Orange County, California, Superior Court gave preliminary approval in a case styled Hojiwala vs. Xacta to a settlement of a nationwide class action lawsuit against retailer Idea…

On March 26, 2011 Greenstone LLC announced a voluntary nationwide recall of Citalopram and Finasteride medications due to the possibility that incorrect labels have been placed on the bottles by a third-party manufacturer. If you or someone close to you has given birth to a child with a birth defect after taking improperly labeled…

A figurehead of legendary status amongst the people of Happy Valley, Joe Paterno has recently become the subject of intense scrutiny. The indictment of Jerry Sandusky has revealed a level of moral discontent associated with Paterno that nobody saw coming. Many believe the way in which Paterno handled the allegations leveled at Mr. Sandusky…

As one of the most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to hit the U.S. market, Advil (generic: ibuprofen) has assisted in the treatment of fever, pain and inflammation that has been caused by numerous adverse conditions. Though Advil has spent nearly 30 years treating conditions such as these, recent evidence suggests that it may…

Actos (generic: pioglitazone) is an orally administered diabetes medication that assists in the treatment of blood sugar regulation. However, recent evidence suggests that the type 2 diabetes medication may be responsible for catastrophic Actos side effects. Patients who implement a regimen of the diabetes medication may increase their risk of developing macular edema or…