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As the debate regarding the origins of DMAA rages on, regulatory officials across the globe have begun taking the appropriate steps to ban the controversial dietary supplement ingredient. Of particular concern, however, are recent studies that have linked the ambiguous ingredient to the deaths of several individuals worldwide. Opponents of DMAA have even suggested…

Amturnide (generic: aliskiren, hydrochlorothiazide and amlodipine) is unique in that it combines three distinct active ingredients to combat high blood pressure. As an anti-hypertensive medication Amturnide works to decrease substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure. Unfortunately, certain populations who receive Amturnide treatment may be at an increased risk…

Tekamlo (generic: aliskiren and amlodipine) is a prescription medication indicated for the reduction of high blood pressure in those who are hypertensive. By acting on specific chemicals in the body that narrow blood vessels, Tekamlo may indirectly lower blood pressure and the subsequent risk of associated complications. Unfortunately, certain populations who receive Tekamlo treatment…

Gallbladder disease is a potentially fatal condition that affects approximately one million Americans every year. Its development is often due to the presence of gallstones, tiny crystalline objects that have a propensity to block the ducts of the gallbladder. Should this happen, several complications may ensue. Unfortunately, the introduction of certain outside factors may…

Amidst growing concerns of severe Propecia side effects, consumers are being led to believe that the popular hair growth treatment may not demonstrate a favorable risk/benefit profile. A growing number of men have begun to report signs of persistent sexual dysfunction after discontinuing Propecia treatment. According to a spokeswoman from the U.S Food and…

Meds IV Pharmacy, stationed out of Birmingham, has recently come under intense scrutiny after an intravenous nutritional supplement of theirs was found containing a potentially fatal bacterium. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), the supplement in question, may be responsible for the deaths of nine patients at numerous Alabama hospitals across the state. Ten more patients…

The debate in which healthcare officials are currently attempting to determine the origin of 1, 3- dimethylamylamine (DMAA), has continued to rock the foundation of the dietary supplement industry. Claims suggesting that the supplement is a synthetically altered molecular entity contradict those that acknowledge it as a natural derivative of geranium oil. Subsequently, the…

An influx of adverse event reports has tainted the once pristine name of a flagship Merck & Co. product. Subsequently, the popular hair loss treatment known as Propecia (generic: finasteride) has become the subject of increasing criticism due to a growing association with catastrophic complications. Of significant concern, however, is Propecia’s recent link to…