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The recent approval of Pradaxa (generic: dabigatran) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has simultaneously become the subject of increasing criticism and concern. Not only has the anti-blood clotting medication been associated with the development of internal bleeding, but it has seemingly rendered medical intervention irrelevant in certain populations. Subsequently, Pradaxa’s lack…

Proscar (generic: finasteride) is intended to be administered in the treatment of symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), a condition more commonly known as an enlarged prostate gland. However, recent evidence lends weight to the long-suspected link between this medication and severe Proscar side effects. Patients who undergo this treatment may increase their…

In what has become the third largest settlement regarding Catholic Church sexual abuse cases, the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Roman Catholic Church’s Jesuit order has been asked to pay $166 million in settlements. The payout is the result of more than 500 sexual abuse claims that have been aimed at Priests within the…

Once touted as a revolutionary breakthrough in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP), transvaginal mesh has become the subject of a critical debate. Industry representatives and healthcare officials have exchanged opposing theories on the safety and efficacy of such products for several years. However, the catalyst for concern…

April 28, 2012 – On Friday, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to 10 manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements containing dimethylamylamine (DMAA) for failing to submit evidence of the safety of their products. Popular with fitness buffs seeking an edge or weight loss, DMAA has recently been linked to…

Propecia (generic: finasteride) has the inherent ability to prevent the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). By preventing this conversion, Propecia may help in the treatment of male pattern baldness. Unfortunately, dangerous Propecia side effects coincide with the continual use of the medication. Patients who use Propecia may increase their risk of developing life-threatening…

Zocor (generic: simvastatin) is intended to lower both cholesterol levels, and particular types of fats that reside in the bloodstream known as triglycerides. Unfortunately, simvastatin may increase the risk of a patient developing kidney failure, muscle damage, myopathy and in severe cases rhabdomyolysis. Due to the severity of these Zocor side effects, patients may…

Pulmonary valve stenosis is a congenital birth defect characterized by the slow down of blood from your heart to your lungs due to a valve deformation. This sometimes debilitating condition causes the circulation of blood throughout the body to be extremely inefficient. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms, causes, risk…