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On March 26, 2011 Greenstone LLC announced a voluntary nationwide recall of Citalopram and Finasteride medications due to the possibility that incorrect labels have been placed on the bottles by a third-party manufacturer. If you or someone close to you has given birth to a child with a birth defect after taking improperly labeled…

A figurehead of legendary status amongst the people of Happy Valley, Joe Paterno has recently become the subject of intense scrutiny. The indictment of Jerry Sandusky has revealed a level of moral discontent associated with Paterno that nobody saw coming. Many believe the way in which Paterno handled the allegations leveled at Mr. Sandusky…

As one of the most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to hit the U.S. market, Advil (generic: ibuprofen) has assisted in the treatment of fever, pain and inflammation that has been caused by numerous adverse conditions. Though Advil has spent nearly 30 years treating conditions such as these, recent evidence suggests that it may…

Actos (generic: pioglitazone) is an orally administered diabetes medication that assists in the treatment of blood sugar regulation. However, recent evidence suggests that the type 2 diabetes medication may be responsible for catastrophic Actos side effects. Patients who implement a regimen of the diabetes medication may increase their risk of developing macular edema or…

The recent approval of Pradaxa (generic: dabigatran) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has simultaneously become the subject of increasing criticism and concern. Not only has the anti-blood clotting medication been associated with the development of internal bleeding, but it has seemingly rendered medical intervention irrelevant in certain populations. Subsequently, Pradaxa’s lack…

Proscar (generic: finasteride) is intended to be administered in the treatment of symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), a condition more commonly known as an enlarged prostate gland. However, recent evidence lends weight to the long-suspected link between this medication and severe Proscar side effects. Patients who undergo this treatment may increase their…

In what has become the third largest settlement regarding Catholic Church sexual abuse cases, the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Roman Catholic Church’s Jesuit order has been asked to pay $166 million in settlements. The payout is the result of more than 500 sexual abuse claims that have been aimed at Priests within the…

Once touted as a revolutionary breakthrough in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP), transvaginal mesh has become the subject of a critical debate. Industry representatives and healthcare officials have exchanged opposing theories on the safety and efficacy of such products for several years. However, the catalyst for concern…