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Prilosec vs Nexium vs Prevacid
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first prescription proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) in 1989 as a treatment for heartburn caused by acid […]
January 23, 2019
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Drugs
Legal Look: Valsartan Recalls, Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis, J&J Talc Asbestos Lawsuits and Roundup Class Actions
In this issue of the Legal Look, we are covering a would-be Roundup class action lawsuit in Wisconsin that was denied certification, the expansion […]
January 16, 2019
Author Curtis Weyant
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Drugs
How to Read Prescription Drug Labels
Though we may not always notice, pharmacists serve a vital role in our healthcare team, ensuring that prescriptions make sense, get dispensed correctly, and […]
January 10, 2019
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Drugs
Drug and Device Safety During the 2019 Government Shutdown
As the partial federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, even people who don't work for the government are beginning to feel its […]
January 8, 2019
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Products
Bayer Lawsuits Consumers Should Know
Most people know Bayer Corporation as the developer of commercial grade aspirin, but the pharmaceutical giant does a lot more than produce one of […]
January 3, 2019
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Medical Devices
Essure Oversight to Extend Beyond Discontinuation of US Sales
In a statement issued this afternoon, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. outlined new steps the agency hopes will reduce potential risks the Essure device […]
December 20, 2018
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Products
J&J Has Been Lying About Asbestos in Talc For Decades
In a shocking new expose, internal documents going back more than 40 years show Johnson and Johnson not only knew about carcinogenic asbestos in […]
December 19, 2018
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Safety
Legal Look: DePuy Hip Settlements, FTC v AbbVie, Lax Clinical Trials, and Why Juries Matter
This week the Legal Look takes on the DePuy hip settlement, the continuation of the FTC's fight against Abbvie's anticompetition practices, a new lawsuit […]
December 12, 2018
Author Curtis Weyant
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Safety
FDA Plans to Combat Teen Vaping
On November 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement in response to the spike in teen e-cigarette use. In an […]
November 29, 2018
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Legal
Legal Look: Stryker Hip Settlement and Catholic Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Today in the Legal Look, we are sharing news about a recent settlement in the Stryker LFIT V40 multidistrict litigation and two new class […]
November 20, 2018
Author Curtis Weyant
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Products
E-Cigarette Ingredients Pose Health Risks For Teens
It is no secret that smoking is a habit that can lead to a plethora of health concerns. The makers of e-cigarettes hoped to […]
November 16, 2018
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
What to Do If You Have Lung Cancer
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be devastating for patients and their families, especially if it comes as a surprise or if they were initially […]
November 12, 2018
Author wpengine
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