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New Boxed Warning Added to Xeljanz
| August 13th, 2019
In early 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a 10 mg twice-daily dose of Xeljanz put patients at a higher risk of developing blood clots in their lungs and death. The FDA reached that conclusion after reviewing data compiled by an external safety monitoring committee that observed the results of a
Read MoreTips for Preventing Accidental Drug Injuries
| August 6th, 2019
Almost all medications can pose serious harm to patients if they’re taken at the wrong time, at the wrong dosages, or with other medications that can cause dangerous interactions. Whether you were recently prescribed a new medication, or you’ve been taking medication for a long time, it’s important to be aware of the risks that
Read MoreAvoid These 3 Common Defective Medical Device Mistakes
| July 30th, 2019
Medical devices are designed to alleviate symptoms, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. But like all manufactured products, medical devices are subject to variances in quality. In addition, some medical devices may be inherently flawed due to poor designs or the use of cut-rate components that break down inside patients’ bodies. If you or
Read MoreWhat Makes Opioids So Dangerous?
| July 23rd, 2019
Opioids have been spotlighted in local and national news lately due to the painkiller crisis that has affected America for now more than a decade. The Washington Post reports that drug companies shipped 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone pills to communities throughout America between 2006 and 2012 alone. Per capita, most of the pills went
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