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By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 31, 2014
FDA Investigating Risk of Testosterone Causing Cardiovascular Events
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is investigating the risk of testosterone treatments causing an increased rate of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and stroke, according to a drug safety communication from the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 30, 2014
Testosterone therapy doubles risk of heart attack, stroke in men
Men taking testosterone therapy face an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The study, titled “Increased Risk of Non-Fatal Myocardial Infarction Following Testosterone Therapy Prescription in Men,” was published… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 24, 2014
Study Finds Sharp Increase in Testosterone Use
Testosterone use among older men has drastically increased over the past decade, with more men being tested for low testosterone levels and subsequently being prescribed low T treatments. According to a new… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 17, 2014
Tighter Control Needed on Prescription Drugs, ACP Says
Prescription painkillers are the most abused type of prescription drugs in the United States. To address this problem, the American College of Physicians released recommended guidelines for preventing painkiller prescription abuse in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 30, 2013
Generic Drug Competition Shrinks Pfizer’s Profit
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer had a massive decrease in third-quarter profit due to the increased competition from generic drugs, according to the New York Times. As more generic drugs become available and are… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 26, 2013
Survey Finds OxyContin is Most Abused Prescription Drug
Prescription drugs affect the body in different ways. Opioids, for example are medications used to relieve pain. Also known as painkillers, these include: Codeine Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) Fentanyl (Duragesic) Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab)… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 6, 2013
Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Linked to Cataract Development
Results from a new study found that millions of adults who take popular statin medications to lower their cholesterol may be at increased risk of developing cataracts. Evidence found a link between… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 12, 2013
Help Make Generic Drug Manufacturers Accountable for Safety by Signing Take Justice Back Petition
FDA proposes rule changes to hold generic drug manufacturers accountable for injuries The FDA has proposed new rules that would improve generic drug manufacturer accountability. More than 80 percent of prescriptions are… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 29, 2013
Hawaii Dept. of Health Links Diet Supplement OxyElite Pro to Liver Failure
USPLabs, the manufacturer of the diet supplement called OxyELITE Pro, has halted distribution of the drug nationwide following multiple cases of liver failure linked to the supplement discovered by the Hawaii Department… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 25, 2013
FDA Issues Black Box Warning on Two Cancer Drugs
The hepatitis B warnings on two blood cancer drugs were recently strengthened by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to Fox News. The strengthened warnings were issued to reflect the risk of… Read More
