Bayer’s recent agreement to pay a settlement of $110 million stemming from Yasmin lawsuits is an example of a medication error claim. When a dangerous drug is prescribed and it leads to severe injuries or death, it could result in pursuing legal action. The settlement…
Recent research suggesting that Depo-Provera could be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in younger women is an example of a potentially dangerous drug. When the side effects of a drug could cause adverse health effects, it must be decided if the benefits…
In a report from CNN Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning of a forged version of Avastin that was sold and used. The FDA has sent out 19 letters to various medical facilities that had purchased an unapproved version of this…
According to the Doctor’s Lounge, stopping bone-building drugs may reduce the risk of a second thigh bone fracture. Bisphosphonates—Actonel, Fosamax, Boniva—are drugs that help prevent or slow down osteoporosis, a disease where the bones weaken. Weakened bones increase the risk of a fracture; however, the…
The American Medical News reports that although defensive medicine may not be written into the curriculum, many students are still being taught about it to avoid medical malpractice lawsuits. In fact, a survey of about 200 students—third year residents and fourth year medical students—from Northwestern…
According to a report from Health Day, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering the safety and risks of dissolvable tobacco lozenges. These lozenges aren’t designed to help smokers quit but rather, serve as a temporary fix when in a non-smoking area. With…