When nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) infections started to appear in patients who had undergone open-heart surgery and other similar procedures, the FDA thought it was related to heater-cooler systems generally – not any one type in particular. … [Read more...]
Is There a Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer?
In 1970, scientists discovered talcum particles in ovarian tumors, leading some to believe that there was a link between talc-usage and ovarian cancer. The first study was conducted in 1982 by a Harvard scientist named Daniel Cramer, who concluded … [Read more...]
Actemra Lacks Much Needed Warning Label
In 2010, Actemra was approved by the FDA, lauded as the first medication designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) without the usual side-effects. Many drugs treating RA, an autoimmune disease mainly affecting the joints, have been known to induce … [Read more...]
Judicial Panel Authorizes Transfer of Lawsuits for Invokana MDL
Lawyers representing clients who have filed lawsuits against Janssen for adverse effects of Invokana have been pushing for Multidistrict Litigation for several months. Their request has proven successful following the approval of the transfer of … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Ovarian Cancer in African American Women
A number of studies have demonstrated a connection between talcum powder and the development of various types of cancer. However, Dr. Schildkraut, a researcher and epidemiologist working at Charlottesville’s University of Virginia, has always been … [Read more...]
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