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Having been prescribed for only a short period of time, Pradaxa has become one of the premier blood thinning agents on the U.S. market. However, recent studies suggest that Pradaxa may irreversibly inhibit the blood clotting cascade responsible for healing injuries to the blood vessels. The debate as to whether Pradaxa benefits outweigh their…

Recent months have witnessed a significant increase in the amount of dietary supplement products that are being permitted on retail store shelves that contain undisclosed and potentially dangerous ingredients; many of which have been found to be active pharmaceutical drugs. In light of the many transgressions occurring within the dietary supplement industry, officials at…

Pradaxa (generic: dabigatran) has recently become a subject of increasing concern in the healthcare community. Compounding the already ambiguous situation is the recent death believed to be linked to Pradaxa use. According to the Journal of Neurosurgery, an elderly man receiving Pradaxa treatment sustained a fatal brain hemorrhage after a routine fall. The journal…

Similar to that of morphine, oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever that is capable of reducing even the most severe bouts of pain. Its fast acting mechanism of action allows it to treat pain immediately and for a prolonged period of time. However, the introduction of a powerful narcotic pain reliever such as oxycodone…

In a recent turn of events, Monday witnessed the announcement a groundbreaking verdict that will undoubtedly have an overwhelming effect on the future of vaginal mesh products. For the first time in our nation’s history, a jury has ruled in favor of a plaintiff who claims that she sustained catastrophic injuries following the implantation…

Gallbladder disease may be presented in one of several variations, each of which are directly correlated to the presence of inflammation or gallstones. Should inflammation be severe or the gallstones be obtrusive, the resulting complications may be considered life-threatening. While this condition is relatively common, certain outside factors may increase the rate in which…

Amidst the growing controversy that has shrouded 1,3 dimethylamylamine (DMAA), consumers and regulatory agencies alike are tired of not knowing the truth. It is still unknown as to whether DMAA is a constituent of geranium oil or a drug that has been synthetically manufactured. Subsequently, determining the origins of such a supplement will undoubtedly…

As an industry-backed self-regulatory forum that scrutinizes national ad campaigns, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus reviews various aspects of advertising for truthfulness and accuracy in an attempt to foster public confidence in the credibility of advertising. Chief executive of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Steve Mister…