Edge Pharma Recalls All Drug Products Due To Sterility Concerns

Edge Pharma Recalls All Drug Products Due to Sterility Concerns 

Edge Pharma, LLC voluntarily recalled all lots of all drug products compounded and distributed at its Colchester, Vermont facility. All products are being taken off the market because of process issues that could affect the sterility of the medications and could also impact the safety and quality of its non-sterile products.  The company, however, didn’t […]

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Teligent Pharma Recalls Lidocaine Topical Solution Because It Is Super Potent

Buena, New Jersey-based Teligent Pharma, Inc. has voluntarily recalled two lots of Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution USP 4% after testing found it to be super potent.  Out-of-spec testing results are a common reason for drug recalls. However, for Teligent, this is not the first time that they faced the same problem. In fact, prior to […]

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FDA Finds Philips May Have Been Aware Of CPAP Health Risks For Years

FDA Investigation Finds Maker Of Recalled CPAP Machines Knew Risks For Years, But Failed To Act

Earlier this year, medical device manufacturer Philips recalled millions of its continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. The recall was triggered by the potentially toxic polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam in the devices.  The news jolted millions of CPAP users out of their sleep. One night, they relied on the machine to get a decent sleep, […]

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Death rate from Parkinson's disease rising in the U.S.

Death Rate From Parkinson’s Rising For Over Two Decades — Are Pesticides To Blame?

An increasing number of paraquat lawsuits are filed every day. As the cases against makers of the pesticide continue to climb, a new study reports that deaths from Parkinson’s disease have steadily increased for over two decades.  Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement. Recent research suggests that exposure to the […]

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Catastrophic personal injury

Catastrophic Personal Injury: What It Means, Types, And Causes

Any form of accident may result in some kind of injury. For instance, minor accidents may cause cuts or wounds. In many cases, however, accidents may also result in severe injuries. And when it’s caused by someone else’s negligence, a person may pursue a catastrophic injury lawsuit. When your injuries are so severe that you’re […]

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What Is Mass Tort Litigation?

There are people who experience mild side effects from a drug they’re taking. But then, there are also people who suffer from injuries and long-term complications due to a defective medical device or medication. For the latter group, in most cases, the only way to ensure that they have the funds to pay for their […]

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Bellwether Trial Explained: Its Purpose And Significance

News about dangerous drugs or medical devices that have been taken off the market are everywhere. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates these products, in many cases, they still make it to the market and often harm consumers. When word gets out about these potentially dangerous drugs and devices, the general public […]

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Nerve Damage From Taxotere: A Lifelong Problem?

A chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat early-stage breast cancer may cause unpleasant side effects in patients. The drug, Taxotere (docetaxel), is part of a class of medications known as taxanes. This group also includes Taxol (paclitaxel). Taxanes are a class of anticancer drugs that are plant-derived and blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis or […]

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Biogen investigates death of Aduhelm user

Biogen Investigates Death Of 75 Year-Old Aduhelm User

When Biogen’s Aduhelm was given a green light by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the decision raised eyebrows among experts. Many people weren’t convinced based on the basis of the new Alzheimer’s drug approval. These include the regulating agency’s own set of experts. Now, a reported death is more than likely to give […]

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What Are The Long-Term Side Effects Of Invega?

Invega (paliperidone) is a medication that is used to reduce the symptoms of certain mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It’s also known as a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Invega is considered as a treatment option for patients presenting with agitation and/or aggression. Schizophrenia requires long-term treatment, even when symptoms have […]

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