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Reflux drug recalled due to drug injury risk
| April 20th, 2011
April 21, 2011 For patients who are unable to take drugs orally, feeding tubes and oral syringes can help them get the treatment they need. However, sometimes these methods of medication can pose risks for drug injuries if the drug or medical device is defective. Unfortunately, some patients may have to stop treatment with a
Read MoreAntidepressants could lead men to suffer drug injuries
| April 13th, 2011
April 14, 2011 More people seek help for mental health issues now than ever before. Treatment for issues such as depression can include therapy and medication, but what if that treatment came with problems of its own? According to twin studies, men taking antidepressants could be at risk for drug injuries such as heart disease
Read MoreBlood pressure drug combo could lead to serious drug injuries
| April 6th, 2011
March 31, 2011 If two drugs work well individually, they must work well together, right? That’s what many doctors thought about commonly prescribed blood pressure medications; however, a study finds that for most people this isn’t the case. In fact, combining the drugs could lead to drug injuries. According to HealthDay News, a Canadian study
Read MoreAvandia drug injuries could affect patients’ hearts
| March 28th, 2011
March 24, 2011 Do you have problems managing your diabetes? The development of new drugs is exciting. Many people wait for medications that will help them deal with illnesses such as diabetes. However, new medications often have unknown side effects that may not be revealed until after patients have taken the drugs for a while.
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