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FDA Announces Safety Warning For Users Of Samsca
| May 7th, 2013
May 7, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently made an announcement regarding the safety of the drug Samsca. The statement explained that taking the medication for extended periods of time could result in a serious Drug Injury. Samsca is a medication used in the treatment of a condition known as hyponatremia, in
Read MoreFDA Announces Recall Of Defective Medical Device
| April 30th, 2013
April 30, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary recall of the Zilver® PTX® Drug Eluting Stent manufactured by Cook Medical due to malfunctions that could compromise patient safety. The device is a expanding metal mesh tube that is coated with a medication. The device is used to keep arteries in
Read MoreStudy Shows Significant Risks In Taking Certain Dietary Supplements
| April 23rd, 2013
April 23, 2012 While vitamins and dietary supplements we take may seem beneficial and harmless, a new study has shown the contrary to be true. In fact, Dietary Supplement Dangers accounted for more than half of the drug recalls that were made between 2004 and 2012 due to the risk of a “serious adverse health
Read MoreTexas Construction Zone Accidents A Concern As Weather Warms
| April 16th, 2013
April 16, 2013 As the weather begins to warm across Texas, state officials say there will be a growing number of construction projects breaking ground along the state’s highways. Unfortunately, experts believe the higher volume of highway construction projects will be accompanied by a greater number of Texas Car Accidents. An article from CBS-DFW explains
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