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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…

Gallbladder disease is characterized by the development of gallstones and any subsequent inflammation that may ensue. The presence of such complications may result in dangerous side effects that have the potential to become life-threatening if medical intervention is neglected. Furthermore, the development of this condition may be associated with certain pharmaceutical products. Women who…

Valturna ( generic: aliskiren and valsartan) is a dual action prescription medication intended to reduce heightened blood pressure by acting on chemicals that restrict blood vessels. Therefore, by relaxing blood vessels, Valturna may help patients avoid severe complications associated with high blood pressure. However, the introduction of Valturna may coincide with complications of its…

AlloDerm, also known as acellular human dermis (AHD), was developed in 1994 by LifeCell as a hernia repair and breast reconstruction solution. It is created from skin tissue harvested from donated cadavers, processed, and used as skin grafts. AlloDerm is designed to allow the body to mount its own tissue regeneration process. However, recent…