CDC Suggests All Baby Boomers Get Tested For Hepatitis C

The US Center for Disease Control & Prevention has just announced that they are recommending that anyone falling in the age group of baby boomers to be tested for Hepatitis C due to a rise in unnecessary deaths, as the liver infection is a treatable disease. Read the full article: CDC Suggests All Baby Boomers Get Tested For [...]

FDA Review Gives Blood Thinner Xarelto A Thumbs Up For Acute Coronary Syndrome Indication

Another blood thinner is vying for a top spot to compete against the anticoagulant Warfarin, according to latest news reports.  And, the US Food & Drug Administration’s Clinical Reviewer has given her initial approval, leading to a firestorm debate as to whether or not the drug is safe and should be indicated to prevent heart attacks and strokes in patients [...]

RECALL West Coast Nutritionals Dietary Supplement Products

This recall includes Firminite, Extra Strength Instant Hot Rod, Libidron Read full article: RECALL West Coast Nutritionals Dietary Supplement Products

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection Recall

Hospira, Inc. notified healthcare professionals of a recall of one lot of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection 1 MG/ML, due to reports of a single Carpuject containing more than the 1 mL labeled fill volume. The affected product is a prefilled glass cartridge for use with the Carpuject Syringe system. Read the full article: Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection Recall

J&J Continues Risperdal Battle

Johnson & Johnson’s courtroom fights over Risperdal continue, as Commonwealth Court judges are scheduled to hear an appeal of decisions to dismiss Pennsylvania’s 2008 lawsuit that alleged the company fraudulently profited from sales of the antipsychotic drug through the Medicaid program.  Read the full article here: J&J Continues Risperdal Battle