During the last several years, dozens of patients have been infected by improperly sterilized endoscopes, known as duodenoscopes. The FDA has cited the manufacturers of these devices for violations ranging from not properly evaluating cleaning, sterilization and testing procedures to failure to report infections and other problems. Despite the fact that 13 patients have died from these infections, the agency has decided to leave the devices on the market because of their value in life-saving procedures.
People with joint conditions such as arthritis often take over the counter NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to relieve joint pain and inflammation. However, taking oral NSAIDs often can be harmful to your health. The FDA black box warning states that NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, gastric ulcers, and gastric bleeding. Transdermal creams or gels can be used to deliver NSAIDs through the skin into underlying joints or tissues to relieve pain and inflammation. They offer the advantage of being more effective at relieving pain and with fewer harmful side effects.
New rules proposed by the FDA could limit patient access to bioidentical hormones and other compounded medications. The FDA is attempting to limit the ability of compounding pharmacies to ship medications out of state, which could limit patient access to compounded medications overall. Find out how you can help stop this unnecessary and inappropriate regulation.
Liver toxicity from acetaminophen in high doses (usually 4000mg or more daily) has been an ongoing issue for patients. Sometimes it is due to abuse. But at other times it is just from patients trying to manage their pain. The combination of hydrocodone +...
Compounding has received a lot of negative press in the last few months - the latest being a segment on the CBS News show 60 Minutes concerning the circumstances surrounding the tragic meningitis outbreak, deaths, and sickness associated with the injection of...
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