The diabetes drug Actos has been associated with bladder cancer and the FDA has now required the manufacturer to provide warnings of this risk. Prior to 2011 Actos manufacturer Takeda…
For more than two years, I have been documenting the dangerous – sometimes deadly – side effects of Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella. Despite these concerns, the FDA recently approved a generic form of…
Asia's biggest drugmaker, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., may face as many as 10,000 lawsuits in U.S. courts over allegations that its Actos diabetes drug causes bladder cancer. U.S. regulators…
Dr. Oz sounded the alarm about unsafe levels of arsenic in apple juice a couple of months ago. Now Consumer Reports is jumping on the bandwagon. In September, Dr. Oz reported to viewers and…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) are all too frequently the result of motor vehicle accidents. Those who suffer such injuries often endure long-lasting…
Over time the damage builds up and can be fatal Can be difficult to diagnose According to recently published research, repeatedly taking slightly too much acetaminophen…
Just recently I posted an article about a study linking overuse of prescription painkillers to recovery complications from knee replacement surgery. Now comes more sobering news from the Centers…
Stents can be life savers. The following release posted to Eurekalert points to a possible problem with Boston Scientific’s new Ion stent: Some stents that keep blood vessels open to treat heart…
A new study published this week suggests that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer. Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless and colorless radioactive gas found in…
Various studies released this year have brought alarming news about sports and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). I wrote about some of these, Treatment for Brain Injuries In Young Up 60% -…
Drug dependence. It’s a serious risk for anyone suffering with pain. In my practice I’ve seen it happen time and time again to people who never imagined they could ever fall into the…
I see a lot of traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”) in my practice. Most are caused by workplace accidents and vehicle crashes. As one might expect, those brave men and women who serve in…
