FDA Immunity Law Costs the State, As Well As Victims
Yesterday I wrote about how Michigan's one-of-a-kind FDA Immunity Law deprives victims of justice when they have been injured by defective drugs. This total absence of legal recourse has a broader [...]
Bill Introduced to Repeal Drug Industry Immunity in Michigan
For years, Michigan has granted legal immunity to drug manufacturers whose drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If a drug is later found to have [...]
FDA Takes Action On Untested Drugs, But Is It Enough?
Recently I have been commenting on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its responsibility to protect consumers from unsafe health care products, including drugs. Last week, the FDA [...]
Did FDA Fail To Protect Patients From Triad Wipes?
By now, most of you have probably heard about the tragic death of a two-year-old child due to a rare bacterial infection apparently caused by tainted Triad alcohol prep wipes. [...]
FDA Expands Availability of Lap-Band Surgery
With obesity on the rise in the U.S., the number of weight-related medical problems continues to grow. This is an important issue throughout the [...]
GlaxoSmithKline Admits to Practicing Bad Medicine at Puerto Rico Manufacturing Plant
Prescription drugs are an extremely important part of many Americans' daily lives and can mean the difference between life and death. Obviously, you want to trust that [...]
Several States Considering Banning Four Loko Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Just a few weeks ago I wrote about Four Loko, a new alcoholic energy drink that is gaining attention from college students and lawmakers alike. However, while college students [...]
Purple Glove Syndrome Pushes FDA Panel to Recommend Warning for Seizure Drug
Have you ever heard of "Purple Glove Syndrome"? Well, neither had Jeff Garvin from Fort Meyers, Florida--until his wife woke up one night with extremely swollen, purple hands. [...]
Hormone Treatment Drugs For Prostate Cancer Increase Risk of Diabetes and Heart Problems, Says FDA
Drugs used in hormone treatment for prostate cancer will require warning labels that indicate the drugs increase your risk for developing diabetes or heart problems, including [...]
Chelation Quackery: FDA Warns Eight Companies Against Promoting Product As Autism Cure
Some parents, desperate to help their Autistic children, have turned to Chelation therapy. However, the Food and Drug Administration is quickly putting an end to that [...]
