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FDA Warns Doctors and Patients Over the Dangers of Tool to Remove Uterine Fibroids

Morcellation Tool to Remove Uterine Fibroids and Cancer Comes Under FDA Scrutiny A power laparoscopic morcellation tool is commonly used to remove uterine fibroids or perform hysterectomies. Doctors use the tool to remove uterine fibroids, which can cause heavy and prolonged periods, pain, and infe

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Jul 2014

Steroids Used to Treat Spinal Stenosis May Not Be Effective Afterall

Spinal Stenosis: A Painful and Life-Altering Condition I’ve had the good fortune to know Bonnie Merenstein for over 40 years, who was recently featured in a NYT article outlining the lack of effectiveness of a common back and leg pain treatment. That pain derives from what…

By David Mittleman

/ 7 Jul 2014

Heart Drug to Control Blood Pressure Recalled Over Lack of Effectiveness

Heart Drug Recalled Over Patients’ Complaints of Chest Pains For years Dr. Harry Lever, a cardiologist, had warned his patients about the heart drug metoprolol succinate, the generic version of the popular Toprol XL. Many of his patients complained about chest pains and other symptoms…

By David Mittleman

/ 2 Jul 2014

FDA Warns of Adverse Reactions from OTC Acne Treatments

Common OTC Acne Treatments Can Cause Severe Allergic Reactions Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide are the two of the most common acne treatments on the market, and have been for approximately the past 40 years. If you’ve been through your teenage years and suffered from…

By David Mittleman

/ 26 Jun 2014

Did the FDA’s Antidepressant Warnings for Teens Raise the Suicide Rate?

Antidepressant Warnings for Teens May Have Backfired Several years ago, experts started warning of a possible side effect of antidepressants in teens–that they could increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. However, according to a new study the warning may have pushed the problem…

By David Mittleman

/ 24 Jun 2014

FDA Requires Low-T Drug Manufacturers to Place Blood Clot Warning on Drugs

FDA Says Low-T Drug Manufacturers Must Warn of Blood Clot Risks Surely you’ve seen the commercials for “low-t” or low testosterone. If you haven’t, here’s a glimpse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvtK17hlnfY Clearly, low-t drug manufacturers promise a rejuvenated sex life and the commercials also

By David Mittleman

/ 23 Jun 2014

Seven Dangerous Food and Drug Combinations

Beware Combining These Drugs and Foods You might not realize that some of your prescription and OTC drugs make interact in dangerous ways with some foods. It’s true though, and it’s important to stay informed so that you don’t make the mistake of taking the drug…

By David Mittleman

/ 18 Jun 2014

Sluggish FDA Keeps Better Sunscreens Off the U.S. Market

New Sunscreen Ingredients Used Abroad Would Make It More Effective It’s no secret that going outside with no sunscreen on, even during cloudy days, can result in serious skin damage over the long-term. In fact, a recent study found that white women who experienced just…

By David Mittleman

/ 31 May 2014

Illegally Sold Prescription Drugs Proliferate Online

Illegally Sold Prescription Drugs Proliferate Online It doesn’t take much to get a hold of a prescription drug these days; in fact, a recent article in Slate magazine outlined the alarming simplicity of ordering prescription drugs online from popular merchants such as Amazon. From muscle…

By David Mittleman

/ 29 May 2014

FDA Approves First Ever Sleep Apnea Device

Sleep Apnea: the Chronic and Potentially Deadly Sleeping Condition Sleep apnea is a common disorder, with an estimated 18 million Americans affected by the condition. “Apnea” is Greek for “without breath” and this accurately characterizes the disorder, whereby affected individuals spontaneously pau

By David Mittleman

/ 15 May 2014

One in Five Prescriptions Written for Non-FDA Approved Uses

1 in 5 Prescriptions Written for “Off-Label” Purposes It isn’t uncommon for doctors to write prescriptions for drugs for off-label purposes. For example, using a diabetes drug to treat an endocrine disorder or a cancer drug to fight migraine headaches. In fact, one study found…

By David Mittleman

/ 12 May 2014

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Help Boys With Muscular Dystrophy

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Could Help Boys With Muscular Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that make the muscular tissues unusually susceptible to damage. Most people who have Muscular Dystrophy require a wheelchair and other side effects may include difficulty breathing o

By David Mittleman

/ 8 May 2014