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Hospitals across the United States have become the subject of intense scrutiny after using the hemophilia drug NovoSeven almost exclusively for off-label purposes. According to a study published by The Annals of Internal Medicine, hospitals all over the country have been using NovoSeven to prevent bleeding over the course of surgery. As a result,…

The rare congenital birth defect referred to as mitral valve disease is characterized by a malfunctioning valve between the left heart chambers. The defective valve either allows blood to leak back through where it originally came from or the valve itself is too narrow to allow sufficient blood flow. Regardless of the defect, mitral…

As the generic version of Yaz, Gianvi (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is intended to assist in the prevention of pregnancy in women who choose the method of oral birth control. When used as directed, Gianvi has proven to be 99% effective. However, the introduction of fourth generation contraceptives that contain drospirenone may coincide with…

As a food additive, SimplyThick is indicated to assist in the process of swallowing in those who exhibit a genetic predisposition for dysphagia and infants who are unable to do so on their own. Of significant concern, however, are reports by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioning the use of SimplyThick by…

Similar to that of the naturally occurring chemical dopamine, Mirapex (generic: pramipexole) tablets are indicated to assist in the treatment of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome (RLS). Of significant concern, however, are recent reports that suggest the possibility of a casual relationship between Mirapex treatment and the development of serious…

As a fourth generation contraceptive, Gianvi combines drospirenone with ethinyl estradiol to assist in the prevention of unwanted pregnancy. However, recent evidence lends weight to the long-suspected link between drospirenone-containing products and severe, life-threatening complications. Women who use Gianvi for a prolonged period of time may significantly increase their risk of developing a pulmonary…

In continuing with recent trends, bad news continues to surface on behalf of the recent transgressions committed by the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary DePuy. According to administrative and corporate records, 2009 witnessed J&J executives initiate a phase out plan that would relinquish their remaining inventories of Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) Hip Systems. However,…

Intended to regulate blood sugar levels in patients who do not use daily insulin injections, Duetact (generic: glimepiride and pioglitazone) assists in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, recent evidence lends weight to the long-suspected link between pioglitazone-containing medications and severe, life-threatening complications. Patients who implement a strict Duetact regimen for a prolonged…