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A recently conducted study has added weight to the long-suspected link between fourth generation contraceptives and an increased risk of deep veinous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. According to the new study, drospirenone-containing contraceptives, such as Yaz and Yasmin, place patients at a significantly higher risk of developing blood clots than older birth control pills….

Millions of patients have turned to Celexa (generic: citalopram) in an attempt to alleviate their depressive tendencies. More specifically, Celexa is an antidepressant that was developed to treat chronic depression and generalized anxiety when other medications have already failed to do so. However, using Celexa for a prolonged period of time may result in…

As one of the worlds largest drug manufacturers, GlaxomithKline (GSK) has been forced to continue its relentless defense against numerous Poligrip denture cream lawsuits. Reports continue to surface about consumers claiming to have suffered permanent nerve damage due to the exposure of zinc in GSK denture adhesive products. In fact, GSK has paid at…

New England Compounding Center (NECC) has recently become a subject of increasing criticism. Accordingly, the pharmaceutical compounding center has been linked to a devastating fungal meningitis outbreak that has sickened 91 patients, seven of which suffered from fatal complications. Authorities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and…

While the separation of church and state may have distanced the relationship between organized religion and our school system, recent transgressions at Happy Valley have uncovered a disturbing trend between the two institutions. The Sandusky scandal that rocked the foundation of Penn State University last week has drawn similar parallels to that of which…

Cold therapy systems are specifically designed to reduce the presence of pain and swelling following orthopedic trauma and surgery that has occurred within the confines of soft body tissue. Medical devices such as these are often prescribed throughout the duration of an individual’s rehabilitation to ensure proper healing. Of significant concern, however, is their…

Tygacil (generic: tigecycline) is a broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotic intended for the treatment of several bacterial infections that target the skin and the digestive system. Indications also suggest that Tygacil may assist in the treatment of pneumonia as well. Unfortunately, the use of this revolutionary antibiotic has become synonymous with catastrophic complications. According to the…

Organic Pastures, in association with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has recently conducted a statewide recall and quarantine of their raw milk products after five children became infected with an identical strain of E.coli. While a routine inspection of the dairy farm’s Fresno facility revealed no traces of E. coli 0157:H7…